Mozart Evenings Festival Kicks Off with a Grand Opening Day in Chieti
Led by President Konstantin Ishkhanov's CMDI Group and Artistic Director Giuliano Mazzoccante, Mozart Evenings is a celebration of the extraordinary talents of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The event's second edition takes place from 25 May to 4 June 2025 in the magnetic city of Chieti, featuring five dazzling concerts led by an array of talented artists from around the world, along with the masterful Apulian Youth Symphony Orchestra and the National Symphonic Orchestra of Uzbekistan.
On 25 May, the festival kicked off in style with a stunning performance at Teatro Marrucino, one of Chieti's oldest and most cherished theatres. This iconic venue, known for its remarkable architecture and stunning interiors, as well as hosting an array of significant cultural events, set a high standard for the week ahead and provided a breathtaking backdrop for a musical celebration rich in history.
The show began at 6pm with a host of soloists featuring none other than virtuosos, Vicente Alberola (Spain), a maestro who has served as the guest principal clarinet for celebrated orchestras, including the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra and New York Philharmonic, among many others; Giuseppe Russo Rossi (Italy), renowned as one of the most skilful violists of his generation with a string of accolades under his belt including wins at the Vittorio Veneto, Palmi, Castrocaro-Best Graduates of Italy, and Società Umanitaria competitions in Milan, etc.; and Giuliano Mazzoccante (Italy), a master pianist who has won more than 50 national and international competitions, including “M. Clementi” in Florence, “Agorà 80″ in Rome, “F. Liszt” in Lucca, and “Città di Stresa”.
These outstanding performers presented many inspirational classical pieces, including Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's Trio “Kegelstatt” in E-flat Major, K. 498, Divertimento 1, Max Bruch's "Eight Pieces for Clarinet, Viola and Piano" as well as Giuseppe Russo Rossi/Gioachino Rossini's “Nacqui all’affanno - Non più mesta”.
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