Step into a mesmerizing evening of classical music with the Vivaldi Gala Night: Journey to Italy, featuring the exceptional Laura Marzadori, acclaimed violinist and concertmaster of the prestigious Teatro alla Scala Orchestra in Milan.

This unique gala will transport you through an enchanting musical voyage, showcasing the evolution of Italian baroque and contemporary music.

PROGRAM

Giacomo PUCCINI I Crisantemi (1890) (Arr. D.F. Gillies, 2021)
Begin the evening with Puccini’s “I Crisantemi,” a poignant and lyrical elegy composed in his early years. This piece reflects the early Romantic period’s emotional depth, setting a reflective tone for the night.

Arcangelo CORELLI Concerto grosso in G minor ‘Fatto per la Notte di Natale’, Op.6 No.8 (Christmas Concerto) (1690)  Experience the Baroque brilliance of Arcangelo Corelli’s Christmas Concerto, a splendid display of virtuosity and festive spirit that captures the essence of Corelli’s mastery in concerto grosso form.

Giovanni SOLLIMA Viaggio in Italia: Federico II (2000) 
Journey through modern Italian soundscapes with Giovanni Sollima’s “Viaggio in Italia: Federico II,” a contemporary tribute to the rich cultural and historical heritage of Italy.

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Antonio VIVALDI  The Four Seasons (Le Quattro Stagioni) (1718-1720)
Delight in one of Vivaldi’s most celebrated works, “The Four Seasons.” This iconic suite of violin concertos vividly portrays the beauty and drama of each season through Vivaldi’s ingenious musical language.

Astor Piazzolla The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires: Buenos Aires Winter (Invierno Porteño) (1969) (Arr. L. Desyatnikov, 1996-1998)
Conclude the evening with a contemporary twist on Vivaldi’s masterpiece. Piazzolla’s “The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires,” with its evocative “Buenos Aires Winter,” offers a dynamic fusion of Argentine tango and classical tradition, arranged by L. Desyatnikov.

Join us for a night of extraordinary music, where the classical elegance of Vivaldi meets the innovative spirit of Piazzolla, all brought to life by Laura Marzadori’s virtuosity and the evocative charm of Italy’s musical heritage.