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Orchestra della Toscana – Diego Ceretta & Kevin Spagnolo

Florence, Teatro Verdi — main

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About the Event

Italian atmospheres, classical brilliance, and romantic virtuosity converge in a captivating concert led by Diego Ceretta, the principal conductor of the ORT. This musical journey intertwines the works of four 19th‐century composers, crafting a dialogue of reflections between northern and southern Europe. The evening opens with Robert Schumann's 'Overture, Scherzo and Finale, Op. 52,' a spirited work marked by symphonic momentum, where each movement boasts its own unique character while contributing to an organic whole.

At the center of the program is Carl Maria von Weber's 'Concerto No. 2 in E‐flat Major for Clarinet and Orchestra, Op. 74,' epitomizing German instrumental romanticism: theatrical, brilliant, and filled with melodic flourishes and acrobatic passages. The piece is brought to life by Kevin Spagnolo, an acclaimed clarinetist on the world stage, celebrated for winning the Geneva competition and praised for his fluid technique and captivating musicality.

The program also includes Franz Schubert's Italian‐style Overture, a lively piece honoring opera buffa, alongside Felix Mendelssohn’s 'Italian' Symphony, inspired by his famed journey to Italy: bursting with sunlight, agility, rhythm, and vibrant color.

Program

  • Robert Schumann – Overture, Scherzo and Finale Op. 52
  • Carl Maria von Weber – Clarinet Concerto No. 2 Op. 74
  • Franz Schubert – Overture in Italian style D 590
  • Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy – Symphony No. 4 Op. 90 ‘Italian’
Program is subject to change

Artists

Orchestra: Orchestra della Toscana

Founded in 1980, ORT was established under the tutelage of the Tuscan Regional Government, the Municipal Government of Florence, and the Provincial Administrations of Florence. While under the artistic direction of Luciano Berio, ORT was given national recognition for excellence by the Italian Ministry of Cultural Affairs.
Inside the historic Teatro Verdi in the heart of Florence, the Orchestra is composed of 45 musicians, divided into accomplished chamber groups: I Solisti dell’ORT, OrtEnsemble, Harmoniemusik — I Fiati dell’ORT. ORT's performances are broadcast nationally by RAI‐Radiotre Suite and in Tuscany by Rete Toscana Classica.

Clarinet: Kevin Spagnolo
Conductor: Diego Ceretta

Address

Teatro Verdi, Via Ghibellina, 99/R, Florence, Italy — Google Maps

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