Rediscover La Serenissima

THE CARNIVAL OF VENICE

Ligeti Six Bagatelles
Carrapatoso Cinco Elegias
Stravinsky Suite No. 2
Ibert trois pieces breves
Rossini Ouverture to L’italiana in Algeri
Vivaldi / Bach  Concerto in D minor
Liszt / Paganini Grand Etude No. 6

This wonderful and expressive program will take you on the journey to La Serenissima – this Adriatic pearl so culturally rich and diverse. You will most definitely recognize the musical landmarks – Vivaldi’s rhythmic drive and energy, Paganini’s mesmerizing virtuosity;  captivating melodies of Italian masters will move you emotionally so that you will want to sing along. Rossini, whose operas saw many premieres in Teatro La Fenice, also cannot be missed to make the list compete.

But no journey can be true without unveiling something yet unknown. Let’s rediscover perhaps the connection which Stravinsky’s distinct musical style makes with this Venetian music.

Let a breeze of Borae wind to clear the air with our fresh and unique approach to classical chamber music! Gone are the sheets of music and music stands, free is the stage: the canvas upon which we will paint our expressive gestures and movement, dialogues and characters, roleplay and genuine drama. The Carnival of Venice in its truest musical sense.

Delightfully creative

Barber and the Bandits

Ludwig van Beethoven Quintet in E-flat major op. 103 (David M.A.P.
Palmquist arr.)
Samuel Barber Summer Music op. 31
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Gene Cavadlo Klezmer Dances
Bela Bartok Romanian Dances (David M.A.P. Palmquist arr.)
Julio Medaglia Belle Epoque of South America
Franz Suppe Banditenstreiche Ouverture (David M.A.P. Palmquist arr.)

A captivating musical adventure where the delightful art of creativity intertwines with a mischievous flair. In this enchanting program, we invite you to embrace the unbridled spirit of musical exploration as we fearlessly push boundaries through borrowing, counterfeiting, and playful plagiarism. Join us on this fascinating journey where stolen phrases and motifs transform into delightful surprises, harmonizing seamlessly with the timeless beauty of Samuel Barber’s mesmerizing Summer Music. Allow yourself to be swept away by the infectious delight that fills the air, as we celebrate the boundless possibilities of music and the joy it brings.

 

Program available from year 2025