Saxophone and Piano Recital by duo Otto e Quindici

Saxophone and Piano Recital by duo Otto e Quindici

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Genre

Recital

Run time

1h 30min

Produced together with the Italian Cultural Institute and performed by "Otto e Quindici": saxophonist Alfredo Cerrito (pictured) accompanied by Anna Lisa Giordano (pianist) perform:

- R. Schumann Romanze op. 94 (Transcribed by Alfredo Cerrito)

- E.Schulhoff “Hot Sonate”

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- G. Fitkin “Gate”

- W. Albright Sonata

The Duo “Otto e Quindici” was founded in January 2009 and owes its name to the fortuitous encounter that led to its formation, a meeting that took place between the pianist Anna Lisa Giordano and the saxophonist Alfredo Cerrito on the train Rome – Naples of 8:15.

The two musicians have had the opportunity to perform at various festivals and concert halls throughout Italy, in prestigious music halls and seasons such as, for example, the “Musei di Villa Torlonia” in Rome , “Auditorium San Barnaba” of Brescia , “Auditorium Monteverdi” in Mantova , theater “Aurelio” in Rome , Palazzo Ducale in Lucca , the Hall “Bernareggi” in Bergamo, “Palazzo Monsignani” in Imola , the Auditorium "Gaber" in Milan, at the “Accademia Filarmonica Romana” in Rome and in many other locations, and abroad: Switzerland, Slovenia, Finland, France, Germany, Austria. In October 2013 they held a concert, organized by the Italian Embassy in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Culture , at the National Theatre in Baghdad (Iraq).

In 2011, the two musicians performed the world premiere of "Toccata " by the composer Fabio Conocchiella , dedicated to them.

The Duo has attended the Chamber Music course at the Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola and they are currently studying under the guidance of M° Konstantin Bogino and the Ars Trio di Roma at major International Academies.

The Duo has participated in many international Chamber Music Competitions, always enjoying great success: in 2011 the two musicians are the winners of the first prize at the International Chamber Music Competition in Bellagio and the first prize at the prestigious international Competition "Camillo Togni" of Brescia, in 2012 they won the first prize at the international Competition "Città di Rocchetta" ( with a score of 100/100 ) , at the international competition "Alice bel Colle" ( whose jury was presided by Maestro Marcello Abbado ), at the International Competition "Premio Schubert” . In October 2012 Alfredo Cerrito , playing in duo with Anna Lisa Giordano , was among the winners of the selection for the award of three scolarships organized by the “Società Umanitaria” in Milan.

They teach Saxophone and Chamber Music at the Music Academy of Formia (LT – Italy)

Genre

Recital

Run time

1h 30min

Produced together with the Italian Cultural Institute and performed by "Otto e Quindici": saxophonist Alfredo Cerrito (pictured) accompanied by Anna Lisa Giordano (pianist) perform:

- R. Schumann Romanze op. 94 (Transcribed by Alfredo Cerrito)

- E.Schulhoff “Hot Sonate”

------interval--------

- G. Fitkin “Gate”

- W. Albright Sonata

The Duo “Otto e Quindici” was founded in January 2009 and owes its name to the fortuitous encounter that led to its formation, a meeting that took place between the pianist Anna Lisa Giordano and the saxophonist Alfredo Cerrito on the train Rome – Naples of 8:15.

The two musicians have had the opportunity to perform at various festivals and concert halls throughout Italy, in prestigious music halls and seasons such as, for example, the “Musei di Villa Torlonia” in Rome , “Auditorium San Barnaba” of Brescia , “Auditorium Monteverdi” in Mantova , theater “Aurelio” in Rome , Palazzo Ducale in Lucca , the Hall “Bernareggi” in Bergamo, “Palazzo Monsignani” in Imola , the Auditorium "Gaber" in Milan, at the “Accademia Filarmonica Romana” in Rome and in many other locations, and abroad: Switzerland, Slovenia, Finland, France, Germany, Austria. In October 2013 they held a concert, organized by the Italian Embassy in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Culture , at the National Theatre in Baghdad (Iraq).

In 2011, the two musicians performed the world premiere of "Toccata " by the composer Fabio Conocchiella , dedicated to them.

The Duo has attended the Chamber Music course at the Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola and they are currently studying under the guidance of M° Konstantin Bogino and the Ars Trio di Roma at major International Academies.

The Duo has participated in many international Chamber Music Competitions, always enjoying great success: in 2011 the two musicians are the winners of the first prize at the International Chamber Music Competition in Bellagio and the first prize at the prestigious international Competition "Camillo Togni" of Brescia, in 2012 they won the first prize at the international Competition "Città di Rocchetta" ( with a score of 100/100 ) , at the international competition "Alice bel Colle" ( whose jury was presided by Maestro Marcello Abbado ), at the International Competition "Premio Schubert” . In October 2012 Alfredo Cerrito , playing in duo with Anna Lisa Giordano , was among the winners of the selection for the award of three scolarships organized by the “Società Umanitaria” in Milan.

They teach Saxophone and Chamber Music at the Music Academy of Formia (LT – Italy)

Info

Rating

6 Years & Over

Production year

2014

Producer

Teatru Manoel

Venue

Sala Isouard

In Theatres

10/04/2014