Tuesday, April 21 at 8:30 PM at Auditorium Giovanni Agnelli
The Accademia Bizantina returns to the Auditorium Giovanni Agnelli on Tuesday, April 21 at 8:30 PM. Led by Ottavio Dantone, the ensemble celebrates the Baroque tradition with a selection of concerti grossi by Corelli, Geminiani and Händel. The program also features Pergolesi Violin Concerto, performed by concertmaster Alessandro Tampieri, closing with his masterpiece Stabat Mater featuring soprano Suzanne Jerosme and contralto Delphine Galou.
Accademia Bizantina
Founded in 1984, since the late 80s Accademia Bizantina has focused on Baroque repertoire, developing a distinct stylistic identity under the leadership of Ottavio Dantone (Music Director since 1996). Their approach is based on rigorous source research and brings original instruments on stage. As a global leader in Baroque music, the orchestra brings together world-class musicians and performs in the most prestigious concert halls. Their award-winning discography includes Grammy, Gramophone, Diapason d’Or and Opus Klassik honors.
Ottavio Dantone
Since his time at Milan Conservatory, Ottavio Dantone established himself as one of the leading harpsichordists of his generation. He was the first Italian musician to win top prizes for the harpsichord at the prestigious Paris (1985) and Bruges (1986) International Competitions. With Accademia Bizantina Dantone has expanded his repertoire, from operatic repertoire to Classical and Romantic symphonic works. As regular guest at the world’s major theaters and festivals, he was elected Member of the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia in 2022.
From the Concerti Grossi by Corelli, Händel and Geminiani to the great Stabat Mater by Pergolesi
The program opens with the concerto grosso, the quintessential instrumental form of the early 18th century. The interplay between the concertino and the full orchestra finds its definitive expression in Corelli’s Op. 6, a true model for composers like Handel and Geminiani. The second half opens with Pergolesi’s Violin Concerto in B-flat major, featuring soloist Alessandro Tampieri, the ensemble’s concertmaster and artistic co-director. The evening closes with Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater, one of the most beloved works of the 1700s: Pergolesi employs the full range of Baroque rhetorical devices to depict the Virgin Mary’s grief. Soprano Suzanne Jerosme and contralto Delphine Galou, both specialists in Baroque repertoire, bring their mastery to this iconic piece.