Events

Teneke at La Scala (Milano, Teatro alla Scala, from 2007-09-22 11:25 to 2007-10-04 11:25) — by Casa Ricordi

Fabio Vacchi’s new long-awaited work shall be presented at the Scala theater, under the direction of Ermanno Olmi, scenes by Arnaldo Pomodoro and directo r Roberto Abbado.

Adriano in Siria in Jesi (Jesi, from 2007-09-07 11:25 to 2007-09-16 11:25) — by Casa Ricordi

The Pergolesi Festival in Jesi opens up with Adriano in Siria, a drama piece for music based on Pietro Metastasio’s text, written by Giovan Battista Pergolesi for the San Carlo Theater in Naples in 1734.

Prova d'Orchestra in Bern (Bern, Stadttheater, from 2007-09-08 11:20 to 2007-12-18 12:20) — by Casa Ricordi

Prova d’orchestra, one of Giorgio Battistelli’s most successful works, will be presented at the Stadttheater in Bern

Sciarrino in Bologna (Bologna, from 2007-09-19 13:10 to 2007-09-28 13:10) — by Casa Ricordi

A large show of music by Salvatore Sciarrino at the Bologna Festival from September 19 through 28 for the program Il nuovo – L’antico.

Grisey in Warsaw (Warsaw, from 2007-09-22 18:50 to 2007-09-22 18:50) — by Casa Ricordi

First Polish performance for L’icône paradoxale by Gérard Grisey during the Autumn in Warsaw season in Poland.

Francesconi in Parma (Parma, September 25, 2007, from 2007-09-25 23:55 to 2007-09-25 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

A major event at the Traiettorie 2007 festival will be the Italian premiere of Luca Francesconi’s Kubrick’s Bone, a concerto for cimbalom and ensemble, on September 25 at the Teatro Farnese in Parma.

Nieder in Amsterdam (Amsterdam, from 2007-09-28 12:00 to 2007-09-28 12:00) — by Casa Ricordi

First performance in Amsterdam (Muziekgebouw aan’t IJ) for Fabio Nieder this 28 September for the Output Festival.

Sciarrino in Oslo and Tallin (Oslo and Tallin, from 2007-09-30 12:20 to 2007-10-14 12:20) — by Casa Ricordi

Ultima Oslo Contemporary Music Festival will have three country premieres of Sciarrino’s works. Three local premires in Estonia too at the the NYDD ’07, X International New Music Festival of Tallin.

Francesconi in Dresden (Dresden, from 2007-10-03 09:55 to 2007-10-03 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

The German creation of Strade parallele by Luca Francesconi will be in Dresden on October 3rd.

Guo Wenjing in Copenhagen (Copenhagen, from 2007-10-04 13:15 to 2007-10-14 13:15) — by Casa Ricordi

Öresund Biennale Sound Around, will present four works by Guo Wenjing in Copenhagen from 4 to 14 October.

Battistelli in Aldeburgh (Aldeburgh, from 2007-10-06 23:55 to 2007-10-06 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

A creation by Giorgio Battistelli will be performed on October 6th at the Aldeburgh Festival: Snape skyscapes for orchestra.

Casale, Colasanti and Lanza in Venice (Venice, from 2007-10-06 12:45 to 2007-10-07 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

A number of Ricordi young composers have been commissioned by the Venice Biennale and Compagnia per la Musica in Rome. These new works will receive their world premières on October 6th and 7th in Venice: Emanuele Casale, Silvia Colasanti and Mauro Lanza.

Ambrosini, Guo and Lim in Venice (Venice, from 2007-10-13 23:55 to 2007-10-13 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

On October 13th at the Venice Biennale the RAI National Symphonic Orchestra conducted by Pierre-André Valade will perform three works by Ricordi’s composers: Liza Lim, Claudio Ambrosini and Guo Wenjing.

Giacomo Manzoni awarded with the “Leone d’Oro” (Venice, from 2007-10-13 23:55 to 2007-10-13 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

This year the Venice Music Biennale has awarded the “Leone d’Oro” for lifetime achievement to Giacomo Manzoni. The prestigious award will be presented on 13th October in the Teatro alle Tese.

Nono: Fragments of Venice (London, from 2007-10-16 07:40 to 2007-11-01 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

Major festival in London is dedicated to the composer and concludes with two performances of Prometeo. The Southbank Centre together with the Royal Academy of Music is organising a festival in London from October 16th to November 1st that is dedicated to Luigi Nono and his city, Venice.

Ambrosini awarded with The Golden Lion for the Music of the Present (Venice, from 2007-10-13 20:05 to 2007-10-22 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

The 51st International Festival of Contemporary Music, Oltre la linea, directed by Giorgio Battistelli, came to an end on Saturday 13 October. The Golden Lion for the Music of the Present has been awarded to Claudio Ambrosini for his work Plurimo (per Emilio Vedova).

Betta in Munich (Munich, from 2007-12-20 11:20 to 2007-12-20 11:20) — by Casa Ricordi

First performance in Munich, Italian Cultural Institute, for Marco Betta.

Ferrero in Bolzano (Bolzano, from 2007-10-29 23:55 to 2007-10-29 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

Fist performance of Fantasy suite, for flute, cello and piano by Lorenzo Ferrero, will be in Bolzano next October 29 in the frame of 33rd Festival of Contemporary Music.

Corghi in Bari (Bari, from 2007-10-25 23:55 to 2007-10-25 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

The world premiere of Azio Corghi’s Histoire d’un petit train de plaisir (text by Quirino Principe) for voice, two pianos and two percussionists will take place in Bari on 25th October at Palazzo Ateneo, Aula Magna.

Nova in Reggio Emilia (Reggio Emilia, from 2007-11-01 11:00 to 2007-11-01 11:00) — by Casa Ricordi

On 1st November in Reggio Emilia, Teatro Ariosto, Riccardo Nova will present his new version of Thirteen Faces Formula for trumpet, percussion and electronics.

Francesconi in Nice (Nice, from 2007-11-03 13:55 to 2007-11-03 13:55) — by Casa Ricordi

French premiere for Luca Francesconi with Etymo II for soprano, electronics and large orchestra at the Manca Festival in Nice on 3rd November.

Battistelli in Reggio Emilia (Reggio Emilia, from 2007-11-06 15:20 to 2007-11-06 15:20) — by Casa Ricordi

To celebrate its 150th anniversary Teatro Valli in Reggio Emilia has commissioned Giorgio Battistelli to write a new opera: Miracolo a Milano, based freely on Totò il buono by Cesare Zavattini.

Fabio Vacchi: Luoghi immaginari (Milan, from 2007-10-11 16:27 to 2007-10-11 16:30) — by Casa Ricordi

 

Colla in Trieste (, from 2007-11-08 15:35 to 2007-11-08 15:35) — by Casa Ricordi

First complete performance for Cinque frammenti lirici by Alberto Colla next November 8 in Trieste, San Silvestro Church.

Zebeljan in Ostrava (Ostrava, from 2007-11-15 10:00 to 2007-11-15 10:00) — by Casa Ricordi

Czech premiere for Isidora Zebeljan with three works in Ostrava, Concert Hall of the City of Ostrava Cultural Centre on November 15.

Boccadoro in Amelia (Amelia, from 2007-11-18 11:35 to 2007-11-18 11:35) — by Casa Ricordi

This year among its various activities the Associazione In Canto in Narni has commissioned the Milan composer Carlo Boccadoro to write an opera. The subject comes from one of the great literary classics for teenagers: the new opera in one act, Robinson. The world premiere will take place in Amelia at the Teatro Sociale on 18th November.

Ferrero in Palermo (Palermo, from 2007-11-21 11:50 to 2007-11-21 11:50) — by Casa Ricordi

The Teatro Massimo in Palermo has commissioned Lorenzo Ferrero to write a two-act ballet, Franca Florio, regina di Palermo. The premiere will take place on 21st November with additional performances on 22nd, 23rd, 24th, 25th and 27th.

Colla in Prato (Prato, from 2007-11-23 19:25 to 2007-11-23 19:25) — by Casa Ricordi

First performance for Ottetto – L’orizzonte degli eventi, for ensemble by Alberto Colla on November 23rd in Prato.

Di Bari in Brussels (Brussels, from 2007-11-26 15:30 to 2007-11-26 15:30) — by Casa Ricordi

Three Belgian premieres for Marco Di Bari in Brussels on 26th November. The concert, completely devoted to the composer, has been organized by the Italian Cultural Institute with Europalia Festival.

Ferrero in Modena (Modena, from 2007-12-09 12:05 to 2007-12-09 12:05) — by Casa Ricordi

Another important theatrical novelty by Ferrero will be performed at Teatro Comunale in Modena on 9th December: the one-act chamber opera Le piccole storie, based on a libretto by Giuseppe Di Leva.

Luigi Nono: la creatività condivisa (Rome, from 2007-12-12 16:10 to 2007-12-13 16:10) — by Casa Ricordi

The Accademia Nazionale dei Lincei, the oldest scientific academy in the world, is organizing in Rome at Palazzo Corsini for the 12th and 13th of December an event called Luigi Nono: shared creativity.

Francesconi in Rome (Rome, from 2007-12-21 15:33 to 2007-12-21 15:33) — by Casa Ricordi

Trumpet concerto at the Santa Cecilia with Pappano and Hardenberger as part of the Pollini Project. Hard Pace by Luca Francesconi, written specially for Håkan Hardenberger, will be performed by the Swedish trumpet virtuoso on 5th January, 2008 at the Parco della Musica in Rome. The concert, to be conducted by Pappano, forms part of the Pollini Project (additional performances on 7th and 8th).

Bussotti in Tokyo (Tokyo, from 2008-01-10 16:40 to 2008-01-16 16:40) — by Casa Ricordi

Milan’s MDI Ensemble conducted by Yoichi Sugiyama, prepared together with Sylvano Bussotti a series of 4 concerts in Tokyo on 10th, 12th, 13th and 16th January.

Nova in Berlin (Berlin, from 2008-01-20 16:35 to 2008-01-20 16:35) — by Casa Ricordi

Riccardo Nova’s Seventeen Mantras of Victory will be premiered on 20th January in Berlin.

Sciarrino in Berlin (Berlin, from 2008-01-19 15:00 to 2008-01-19 15:00) — by Casa Ricordi

Salvatore Sciarrino’s Cantare con silenzio and Un fruscio lungo trent’anni are the works included in the monographic concert which is scheduled on 19th January in Berlin at Ultraschall Festival für Neue Musik.

Panni in Turin (Turin, from 2008-01-25 15:40 to 2008-01-25 15:40) — by Casa Ricordi

On 25th January the RAI National Symphony Orchestra will perform, in the frame of RAI NuovaMusica 2008 concerts, the premiere of “Calatafimi!” by Marcello Panni.

Battistelli in Düsseldorf ( Düsseldorf, from 2008-01-26 16:05 to 2008-02-23 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

The world premiere of an opera by Battistelli, The Fashion, with a libretto in English by Bob Goody, will be performed on 26th January, 2008 at the Deutsche Oper am Rhein (Additional performances on 29th January and 1st, 9th, 12th, 14th, 17th and 23rd February, 2008).

Francesconi in London (London, from 2008-01-31 14:00 to 2008-01-31 14:00) — by Casa Ricordi

British premiere of Kubrick’s Bone and Encore/Da capo by Luca Francesconi in London on 31st January 2008.

Alfano in Milan (Milan, from 2008-01-29 14:50 to 2008-02-15 23:55) — by Casa Ricordi

Franco Alfano’s Cyrano de Bergerac opens at the Scala on 29th January, 2008 (additional performances on 1st, 5th, 9th, 12th and 15th of February).

D'Amico in Turin (Turin, from 2008-02-01 15:15 to 2008-02-01 15:15) — by Casa Ricordi

On 1st February , in the frame of the closing concert of Rai Nuova Musica Festival 2008, the RAI National Symphony Orchestra will present in Turin the world premiere of Ira by Matteo D’Amico.

Battistelli in Malaga (Malaga, from 2008-02-01 15:30 to 2008-02-01 15:30) — by Casa Ricordi

On 1st February Spanish premiere in Malaga of Après Josquin by Giorgio Battistelli .

López López in Cologne (Cologne, from 2008-02-09 15:20 to 2008-02-09 15:20) — by Casa Ricordi

On 9th February German premiere of La pluma de hu by José Manuel López López in Cologne.

Luca Francesconi Director at Biennale Musica (, from 2008-02-06 16:01 to 2008-02-06 16:01) — by Casa Ricordi

 

Nova in Stuttgart (Stuttgart, from 2008-02-15 10:00 to 2008-02-15 10:00) — by Casa Ricordi

German premiere for Ma’s sequence 7 by Riccardo Nova next February 15 in Stuttgart.

Francesconi in Stockholm (, from 2008-02-16 14:00 to 2008-02-16 14:00) — by Casa Ricordi

Fresco is the new work by Luca Francesconi for five orchestras in space scheduled on 16th February in Stockholm.

Panni in Stockholm (Stockholm, from 2008-02-18 17:05 to 2008-02-18 17:05) — by Casa Ricordi

Fogli d’album is the new work for piano by Marcello Panni. The premiere is scheduled on 18th February in Stockholm.

Castiglioni in Innsbruck (Innsbruck, from 2008-02-26 15:55 to 2008-02-26 15:55) — by Casa Ricordi

On 26th February, the Innsbruck Conservatoire Orchestra will be performing the Austrian premiere of Niccolò Castiglioni’s Märchen, Traum und Legende.

Romitelli in Porto (Porto, from 2008-03-01 11:00 to 2008-03-01 11:00) — by Casa Ricordi

On 1st March, the Remix Ensemble will be performing the Portuguese premiere of Fausto Romitelli’s Professor Bad Trip: lesson III, for ensemble.

Battistelli in Lugano (Lugano, from 2008-03-07 11:50 to 2008-03-07 11:50) — by Casa Ricordi

On 7th March, the Swiss-Italian Orchestra will perform the Country premiere of Après Josquin by Giorgio Battistelli .

Lanza in Villeurbanne (Lyon) (Villeurbanne (Lyon), from 2008-03-14 10:25 to 2008-03-14 10:25) — by Casa Ricordi

On 14th March in Villeurbanne (Lyon), the Biennale Musique en Scène 2008 will host the premiere of Descrizione del Diluvio, a multimedia performance for video projections, voice, percussion and electronics, the result of an artistic collaboration between the composer, Mauro Lanza and video artist, Paolo Pachini.

Sciarrino in Wien (Wien, from 2008-03-13 11:10 to 2008-03-13 11:10) — by Casa Ricordi

On 13th March, Klangforum Wien will be performing the Austrian premiere of Salvatore Sciarrino’s Il silenzio degli oracoli.

Betta in Palermo (Palermo, from 2008-03-14 11:25 to 2008-03-18 11:25) — by Casa Ricordi

Pavane, the new work for orchestra by Marco Betta will have its premiere on 14th March in Palermo in the frame of the ballet I have a dream.

Sinopoli in Amsterdam (Amsterdam, from 2008-03-19 11:40 to 2008-03-19 11:40) — by Casa Ricordi

On 19th March in Amsterdam, Netherlands premiere of Giuseppe Sinopoli’s Drei Stücke aus ‘Souvenir à la mémoire’.

Puccini’s Trittico in Milan (Milan, from 2008-03-06 11:20 to 2008-04-02 11:20) — by Casa Ricordi

The new production of the Trittico (Tabarro, Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi) by Puccini, staged last 6th March at Teatro alla Scala in Milan, is one of the most important event in the frame of the 150th anniversary of the birth of Puccini.

Donatoni in Amsterdam (Amsterdam, from 2008-03-19 10:05 to 2008-03-19 10:05) — by Casa Ricordi

On 19th March in Amsterdam Netherlands premiere of Franco Donatoni’s Abyss.

Francesconi in Singapore (Singapore, from 2008-03-20 10:55 to 2008-03-20 10:55) — by Casa Ricordi

On 20th March in Singapore, Asian premiere of Animus, by Luca Francesconi.

Sciarrino in Rousse (Rousse, from 2008-03-26 11:05 to 2008-03-26 11:05) — by Casa Ricordi

On 26th March in Rousse (Bulgaria), country premiere of two Salvatore Sciarrino’s works: Codex purpureus and D’un faune.

Donatoni in Rousse (Rousse, from 2008-03-26 11:15 to 2008-03-26 11:15) — by Casa Ricordi

On March 26th in Rousse (Bulgaria) country premiere of the work Ronda by Franco Donatoni.

Gervasoni in Lugano (Lugano, from 2008-03-30 09:25 to 2008-03-30 09:25) — by Casa Ricordi

On 30th March, the Swiss premiere of Concertino per voce e fischietti by Stefano Gervasoni in Lugano.

Pennisi in Lugano (Lugano, from 2008-03-30 09:30 to 2008-03-30 09:30) — by Casa Ricordi

On March 30th, the Swiss premiere of Francesco Pennisi’s I mandolini e le chitarre in Lugano.

Donatoni in Amsterdam (Amsterdam, from 2008-04-02 10:05 to 2008-04-02 10:05) — by Casa Ricordi

On 2nd April in Amsterdam, the Nieuw Ensemble, will give the Netherlands premiere of three Franco Donatoni’s compositions.

Gervasoni in Gera (Gera, from 2008-04-02 10:15 to 2008-04-04 10:15) — by Casa Ricordi

On 2nd April, German premiere of Stefano Gervasoni’s Sonata sopra Sancta Maria. ‘Ricreazione’ after Claudio Monteverdi, for orchestra (new version 2007).

Bellini in Baden Baden (Baden Baden, from 2008-04-04 08:45 to 2008-04-06 08:45) — by Casa Ricordi

First German performance (concert version) of La Sonnambula by Vincenzo Bellini (1801–1835), critical edition by Alessandro Roccatagliati and Luca Zoppelli, next April 4th and 6th in Baden Baden (Baden Baden Festspielhaus).

Romitelli in Brussels (Brussels, from 2008-04-08 09:25 to 2008-04-08 09:25) — by Casa Ricordi

On April 8th the Belgian premiere of Fausto Romitelli’s Dead City Radio. Audiodrome in Brussels.

Bussotti in Berlin (Berlin, from 2008-04-11 17:05 to 2008-04-26 17:05) — by Casa Ricordi

The German premiere of Sylvano Bussotti’s Pieces de chair II is taking place (in music theatre version) on 11th April in Berlin.

Lanza in Brussels (Brussels, from 2008-04-18 10:15 to 2008-04-19 10:15) — by Casa Ricordi

On 18th April in Brussels (two additional performances on 19th April), in the frame of Ars Musica Festival (Halles de Schaerbeek), Belgian premiere of Descrizione del Diluvio, a multimedia performance for video projections, voice, percussion and electronics, the result of an artistic collaboration between the composer, Mauro Lanza and video artist, Paolo Pachini.

Corghi in Parma (Parma, from 2008-04-19 10:55 to 2008-04-19 10:55) — by Casa Ricordi

Italian premiere in Parma for Azio Corghi’s Affekte next 19th April.

Battistelli in Florence (Florence, from 2008-04-25 15:05 to 2008-04-25 15:05) — by Casa Ricordi

The world premiere of Giorgio Battistelli’s Sinfonia da Experimentum mundi will take place on 25th April at the Teatro Verdi in Florence.