The Concert Season kicks off at the Sollima, seven events for a musical journey without boundaries
The Beethoven Association presented the playbill for Part II of the Concert Season at a press conference attended by artists and lovers of good music
Marsala, already known for its wine and rich historical heritage, is preparing to wear a new prestigious dress: that of great music. At the presentation of the second part of the 2024 Concert Season programme of the BeethovenAssociation of Marsala in the tasting room of the Cantine Alagna were Maestro Giuseppe Lo Cicero ( Pianist) as President of the Association, Councillor Ignazio Bilardello (in charge of Entertainment and Major Events) , City Councillor Lele Pugliese, Professor Ercole Alagna (Owner of the Alagna Wineries ), as well as Maestros Michele Pantaleo (Guitarist) Salvy Marino (Tenor) and in videoconference, from their respective cities of residence, Maestros Gioacchino Zimmardi (Pianist) and Guido Arbonelli (Clarinetist) The upcoming concert season promises to be a cultural and sensory journey, thanks to a varied programme spanning epochs , styles and genres. This programme of seven performances offers spectators aunique opportunity unique opportunity to immerse themselves in the beauty of music in all its nuances, rediscovering Marsala as a centre of culture and art. Rich and varied is the Playbill of the Concert Season promoted by the BeethovenAssociation that includes 7 performances events at the Teatro Sollima in Marsala between 13 October and 15 December 2024.
13 October Sollima: “Opera, Operetta and Arie Napolitane”.
The season ‘s debut is a tribute to the great Italian opera tradition, with a combination of opera, operetta and Neapolitan song. Silvia Di Falco (soprano), Salvy Marino Benvegna (tenor) and Leonardo Pavia (piano) will be the protagonists of an evening in which the majesty of opera arias mixes with the lightness of operetta and the warmth of Neapolitan songs. This concert promises to evoke the audience ‘s deepest emotions, celebrating the Italian musical heritage with grace and elegance.
27 October Sollima: ‘Trio Namaste – different visions’.
The next appointment marks a turn towards contemporary musical exploration . The Namaste Trio, consisting of Natalia Benedetti (clarinet), Guido Arbonelli (bass clarinet) and Ian Cannon (piano), will offer a performance that ranges across different styles and traditions. With their project ‘Different Visions’, the trio challenges the boundaries of the classical repertoire to embrace experimental sounds, creating a dialogue between modern and more traditional musical language.
10 November Sollima: Piano Recital by Manabu Takasawa
The technical and interpretative mastery of Manabu Takasawa will make the notes vibrate of the piano in a recital that promises to be an immersive experience. The Japanese pianist, known for his ability to fuse academic rigour and performing passion, will explore a rich and varied repertoire. An unmissable event for piano and classical music lovers.
17 November Sollima: Piano Concert in 4-hands duo
The intensity of the piano doubles in this four-handed duo with Paolo Scafarella and Serena Valluzzi. The synergy between the two pianists creates a game of balance and virtuosity, taking the audience on a journey through the harmonies and contrasts that only this type of performance can offer. An opportunity to rediscover the piano in a new light, where the cooperation between the two players is the key to a unique sound experience.
24 November Sollima: ‘Verdi, Tosti and Arie Napolitane’.
The encounter between the music of Giuseppe Verdi, the romances of Francesco Paolo Tosti and Neapolitan arias is at the heart of the concert performed by Ilaria Ianquina (soprano) and Giacomo Serra (piano). This event promises to be a fascinating journey through Italian chamber music, with a focus on the vocal compositions that have made the Bel Paese famous throughout the world.
1 December Sollima:”Trijazz”
The programme takes a jazz turn with the Trio Trijazz, formed by Michele Pantaleo (guitar), Gianluca Pantaleo (double bass) and Dario Li Voti (percussion). This performance takes the audience into the intimate and refined atmospheres of jazz, a genre that, although born far from Italy, has found fertile ground in our musical culture. Jazz, with its capacity for improvisation and dialogue between musicians, represents a moment of creative freedom that will win over even the most demanding palates.
15 December Sollima: Giacomo Puccini ‘s Tosca
The season closes with a tribute to the great Italian opera, ‘Tosca’ by Giacomo Puccini, in a concert version with piano and string quartet conducted by Gioacchino Zimmardi. The voices of Natasha Katai (soprano), Domenico Ghegghi (tenor) and Vincenzo Licata (baritone) will bring to life the overwhelming passions of the opera, in an evening that promises to be the emotional and artistic highlight of the season. Tosca, with its dramatic and musical intensity, is the perfect closure to a season that has offered awide range of emotions.
The choice of Marsala ‘ s Sollima as the setting for this concert season is no coincidence. The city, already a symbol of food and wine excellence, once again presents itself as a meeting place between tradition and cultural innovation. The concerts will not only offer moments of high artistic value, but will contribute to strengthening the area ‘s cultural identity, attracting fans and tourists from all over. Marsala thus becomes a privileged stage where music merges with the historical and natural beauty of the city, offering the public event performances with artists of national and international renown. In short, this concert season is a bridge between eras and musical styles, a journey that goes from opera to jazz, via contemporary music and the great piano and chamber music tradition. An event that makes diversity its strong point and is sure to imprintan indelible memory in the memory of all those who have the pleasure of attending. an indelible memory in the memory of all those who will have the pleasure of participating.
THE PROGRAMME FOR THE SECOND PART OF THE BEETHOVEN ASSOCIATION’S CONCERT SEASON AT SOLLIMA IN MARSALA
13 October: ‘Opera, Operetta and Arie Napolitane’ with Silvia Di Falco (Soprano), Salvy Marino Benvegna (Tenor) and Leonardo Pavia (Piano); 27 October: ‘Trio Namaste – different visions’ with Natalia Benedetti (Clarinet), Guido Arbonelli (Clarinet – Bass) and Ian Cannon (Piano); 10 November: ‘Piano Recital’ by Manabu Takasawa; 17 November: ‘Piano Concert in a 4-handed Duo’ with Paolo Scafarella and Serena Valluzzi; 24 November: “Verdi, Tosti and Arie Napolitane” with Ilaria Ianquina (Soprano) and Giacomo Serra (Piano); 1 December: “Trijazz” with Michele Pantaleo (Guitar), Gianluca Pantaleo (Contrabass) and Dario Li Voti (Percussion); 15 December “Tosca di Giacomo Puccini” Opera Concerto with Piano and String Quartet directed by Gioacchino Zimmardi and featuring Natasha Katai (Soprano), Domenico Ghegghi (Tenor) and Vincenzo Licata (Baritone) The performances are all on Sundays at 6pm.00. MEMBERSHIP INFO AND RESERVATIONS: 320.6905330