Alberto Mantelli fu musicologo e critico musicale. Ideò e diresse il Terzo Programma della RAI. Diresse L'Approdo Musicale, una delle più importanti riviste italiane di musicologia.

Alberto Mantelli was an Italian musicologist and music critic. He conceived, organized and directed RAI's Third Programme. He directed L'Approdo Musicale, one of the most important Italian journals of musicology.