Yesterday I went to the launch of the 2013 season of the Concerti degli Angeli Custodi, the wonderful concerts organised by Mattia Campetti. This charming and enterprising young man has been able to collect an amazing team of talented musicians to perform in the incredibly beautiful Oratorio degli Angeli Custodi in Lucca.
Yesterday’s event was a press launch, so there were some brief speeches by Mattia and some very important people.
Best of all, we were given a sample of what to expect when Michelle sang Ave Maria for us. I’m sorry I don’t have sound for you.
…and we were surrounded by angels.
Mattia introduced us to one of his most important sponsors. The nearby baker makes the best foccaccia ever and brought some to share with us.
If you are anywhere near Lucca between May and September you really do have to find your way to the Oratorio degli Angeli Custodi. If what you hear doesn’t make your spine tingle I will want to know why.
Click here to see one of the concerts last year.
The concerts begin at 9.00pm in Via Angeli degli Custodi, Lucca, on the following dates. Each concert costs only 12 euro, so you have no excuse not to attend all of them.
5 May….Viva Verdi.
Giancarlo Monsalve, tenore. Simone Nicoletta, clarinetto. Federico Nicoletta, pianoforte.
11 May…Da Lucca a Berlino.
Michelle Buscemi, soprano. Mattia Campetti, baritono. Peter Paul, baritono. Gerd Rosinky, pianoforte.
19 May…Il Trillo del Diavolo.
Giulia Buccarella, violino. Giuseppe Campagnola, pianoforte.
30 May…Clara Schumann cello ensemble.
Lucio Labella Danzi, concertatore e solista. Valentina Corradetti, soprano.
8 June…Recital per pianoforte.
Fabio Menchetti, pianoforte.
9 June…La Nascita del Teatro.
Allievi della classe di canto del Marco Mustaro Jonathan Brandani, clavicembalo.
15 June…Trio Einstein.
Erica Mazzacua, violino. Paolo Andriotti, violoncello. Fabio Menchetti, pianoforte.
14 July…Vive la France!
Esther Todaro, flauto. Maria Todaro, pianoforte.
19 July…Sacro inCanto
Ensemble Soavi Accenti. Jonathan Brandini, direttore.
21 August…Quadri da Un’Esposizione.
Carlos Goiechea, pianoforte.
23 August…Trilogia Mozart-Da Ponte.
Solisti di Lucca OPERA festival. Jonathan Bradini, pianoforte.
21 September…Haydn – Concerti per Pianoforte.
Cristina Papini, violino I. Davide Quinci, violino II. Francesco Scarpetti, viola. Lorenzo Phelan, violoncello. Fabio Fabbellini, contrabbasso. Jacopo Phelan, pianoforte.
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What a beautiful venue. We have added the upcoming concerts to our agenda.
By: Jim & Kerry on April 27, 2013
at 6:18 am
You have to go to as many as possible. You will love it!
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2013
at 6:25 am
Thank you, Debra. We shall attend some of these concerts.
By: mulino dominillo on April 27, 2013
at 6:28 am
I’m sure you will both love them.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2013
at 4:43 pm
I love that the baker showed up with focaccia! How perfect.
By: jann on April 27, 2013
at 7:23 am
He came straight from his bakery across the road. His bread is delicious. I am very pleased that Mattia included him.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2013
at 4:45 pm
Great – thanks for reminding me about these lovely concerts.
By: Francis on April 27, 2013
at 7:39 am
I hope to see you at some of them.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2013
at 4:45 pm
Beautiful music, brilliant architecture and delicious bread, What a heavenly trinity!
By: Just Add Attitude on April 27, 2013
at 9:14 am
Thanks for the reminder. We will definitely attend some of these concerts.
By: dianepk on April 27, 2013
at 10:05 am
They are wonderful and it is important to support a delightful young Italian man with good ideas.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2013
at 4:46 pm
You certainly do a wonderful job of not only providing us with the knowledge of special events, places and people but to those you feature as well. A lovely exchange; beautiful locale and beautiful faces. Their voices must be the icing on the cake! Thank you. Again.
By: Caterina on April 27, 2013
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By: Debra Kolkka on April 27, 2013
at 4:48 pm
How ‘rich’ their culture seems – the beautifully decorated building, the music – spoofy looking young Italian men – and the baker and his bread! All bases satisfyingly covered.
By: Jan on April 28, 2013
at 11:13 am
Yes, what more could you want?
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2013
at 7:07 am
When we were in BdL & visiting Lucca, we went to one of their concerts only to find it had been cancelled because Mattia’s usual co-singer and pianist were sick. However, the ever-so-charming Mattia and another pianist who were practising gave me a private recital, then later another for my friends & some others who also arrived and found it cancelled. I’ll never forget those magic moments.
By: Dianne L on April 28, 2013
at 12:47 pm
That sounds like Mattia. I hope he does well.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2013
at 7:08 am
Enjoy …. and I’m sure you’ll be sharing the event pics.
By: aFrankAngle on April 29, 2013
at 1:22 am
I will definitely be doing that.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2013
at 7:08 am
wonderful pictures! Who is the beautiful female vocalist??? what is her name? I create music also maybe a collab or 2…
By: rocha harris on April 29, 2013
at 5:29 am
You should have a look at their website.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2013
at 7:09 am
I will??
By: rocha harris on July 23, 2013
at 2:45 pm
Sounds beautiful. I think it’s time I looked up the concert programme in Vicenza and Padova! Xcat
By: chillcat on April 29, 2013
at 6:01 am
I am sure you will find events like this in your town…if not, come to Lucca.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2013
at 7:10 am
Such great value. Oh, to be in Lucca for even just one of those concerts.
By: kayrpea61 on April 29, 2013
at 9:37 am
The concerts are wonderful…and excellent value.
By: Debra Kolkka on April 29, 2013
at 10:18 am
Foccacia too. Green with envy Debra! 😀
By: Madhu on May 2, 2013
at 5:56 pm
It really was the best foccacia I have eaten. I’m so glad the baker came.
By: Debra Kolkka on May 3, 2013
at 5:10 am
Your pictures of the young lady singing are so lovely. Atmosphere makes such a difference sometimes. A concert surrounded by angels sounds like heaven to me!
By: Damommachef on May 3, 2013
at 11:49 pm
We will be going to the first concert on Sunday night. It is a beautiful venue.
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at 4:55 am
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