The Four Elements

Francis Lovato, violin

Federico Lovato, piano

William Pellarin, horn

Arrigoni String Academy and San Marco Orchestra

Director: Domenico Mason

Another world premiere by Veneto composer Mario Pagotto. The piece is inspired by the elements of nature to which each of the Concerto's four movements is dedicated: Fire, Air, Water and Earth. Soloists the Opter Ensemble, a very special chamber ensemble (piano, violin and horn) to which Brahms dedicated one of his most unique chamber works. Holst and Britten the composers whose second half will see the performance of two of their seminal works for string orchestra only, with a little early treat by Gioacchino Rossini.

G. Rossini (1792-1868} Andante, and theme with variations for horn and strings

M. Pagotto (1966) Triple concert For violin, horn, piano and string orchestra

G. Holst (1874 -1934) Saint Paul's Suite op. 29 n. 2

B. Britten (1913-1976) Simpland Symphony op. 4

Introduction to the concert by Mario Pagotto

In collaboration with