The Organ: Between Sacred and Profane – Celebrated works for organ (four hands) and voice

Concert for organ (four hands) and soprano by the Trio Cremonensis

Free admission

This event is organized by Libera Associazione Artigiani and Casartigiani Lombardia, with the contribution and patronage of the Cremona-Mantua-Pavia Chamber of Commerce (CCIAA), the Province of Cremona, the Municipality of Crema, CremonaFiere, and CrForma.

Program:

G. F. Handel (1685–1759) / A. Vivaldi (1678–1741) – Concerto for Organ and Orchestra in B-flat major, Op. 7 No. 3

(Allegro, Adagio e staccato, Spiritoso, Minuet I and II)

(Transcription for organ, four hands, by F. Zuvadelli)

– “Domine Deus” from Gloria RV 589

(Transcription for soprano and organ, four hands, by F. Zuvadelli)

W. A. ​​Mozart (1756–1791) – Overture from La clemenza di Tito, K. 621

(Four hands)

J. S. Bach (1685–1750) – Aria from Suite No. 3 in D major BWV 1068

(Transcription for organ duet by F. Zuvadelli)

• Aria “Gedenk an uns mit deiner Liebe” BWV 29

(Transcription for soprano and organ duet by F. Zuvadelli)

L. van Beethoven (1770–1827)

• Overture from The Creatures of Prometheus, Op. 43 (organ duet)

C. Saint-Saëns (1835–1921) – “Ave Maria” ICS 19

(Transcription for soprano and organ duet by F. Zuvadelli)

G. A. Rossini (1792–1868) – La danza (organ duet)

• Overture from The Barber of Seville (organ duet)

Chiara Bassanetti, soprano

Marco Molaschi, organ

Francesco Zuvadelli, organ

Chiara Bassanetti, a singer from Cremona, began her musical studies as a jazz vocalist, graduating from the International Music Academy of Milan (Civic Jazz Courses). She participated as a singer and arranger in editions of “Break in Jazz” in Milan, collaborating with the Civica Big Band under the direction of conductors Marco Visconti Prasca and Fabio Jager. She performed as a solo vocalist in productions of West Side Story at various Italian theaters, including “Il Piccolo” in Milan. She participated as a choral singer in many performances, including the Second Sacred Concert conducted by Enrico Intra. She furthered her studies at the Manhattan School of Music in New York with Sheila Jordan and Rich de Rosa. As an arranger, she attended courses at Siena Jazz, where—upon the recommendation of director Giancarlo Gazzani—she placed second in the “Barga Jazz” competition. She graduated with top marks in “Non-European Musical Traditions with a specialization in Afro-American music” from the “G. F. Ghedini” Conservatory in Cuneo. She taught voice at the “Cilea Ferrato” Music Academy in Savona. Through her collaboration with the “Claudio Monteverdi” choir in Pizzighettone, she began studying sacred music, garnering significant acclaim. Under the guidance of Fulvio Bettini, she is currently deepening her understanding of the technical and stylistic aspects of the vocal repertoire, with a particular focus on the Baroque period.

Marco Molaschi, born in Cremona, began his piano studies with Don Goffredo Crema and subsequently earned a diploma with distinction in Organ and Organ Composition from the “Giuseppe Nicolini” Conservatory in Piacenza, studying under Giuseppina Perotti. He later obtained a Master’s degree (Second-Level Academic Diploma) in Musical Disciplines—specializing in Organ Performance and Composition—from the same institution, graduating with top marks. Alongside his composition studies, he attended various masterclasses, notably those led by E. Kooiman, A. Rössler, and M. Radulescu. He has recorded the organ works of Girolamo Barbieri and the harpsichord sonatas of Domenico Paradisi for the Tactus label. He has taught piano and organ at the “Dante Caifa” Diocesan School of Sacred Music in Cremona. He performs as both a soloist and an accompanist, dedicating himself to the promotion and preservation of historical organs.

Francesco Zuvadelli, a musician from Crema, earned his diploma in Organ and Organ Composition from the “G. Nicolini” Conservatory in Piacenza, studying under Giuseppina Perotti. He subsequently studied with Fabrizio Garilli, obtaining a diploma in Choral Music and Choral Conducting from the “F. E. Dall’Abaco” Conservatory in Verona, and completed his composition studies under Bruno Bettinelli, graduating from the “L. Marenzio” Conservatory in Brescia. He earned his diploma in Harpsichord with top marks and honors from the “G. Nicolini” Conservatory in Piacenza, having studied with Laura Bertani. In 2006, he completed a two-year specialization course in Harpsichord, graduating with top marks and honors from the “G. Nicolini” Conservatory in Piacenza. In 2015, he finished a two-year specialization course in Piano, graduating with top marks from the “G. Nicolini” Conservatory in Piacenza under the guidance of Marco Alpi. He further honed his skills as an organist and harpsichordist by attending courses led by Harald Vogel and André Isoir in Pistoia, Christopher Stembridge and E. Gatti in Piacenza, and Michael Radulescu and Montserrat Torrent in Cremona. He also participated in a year-long masterclass on jazz improvisation led by pianist Mario Piacentini. He performs as a soloist and as a member of various instrumental and choral ensembles. Since 1994, he has collaborated with the “L. Folcioni” Civic Music Institute in Crema, where he continues to teach piano and organ. He is a piano instructor at the “C. Tenca” Music High School in Milan. He has collaborated with the Italian Philharmonic Orchestra, the Zanella Orchestra, the Ciampi Chamber Instrumental Group, and the Quoniam Ensemble. He has participated in numerous recordings, and some of his compositions have been performed publicly at festivals dedicated to contemporary music. He is a regular collaborator with the “La Rossignol” company, with whom he has recorded six CDs and performed extensively in Italy, Switzerland, France, Germany, Spain, Russia, China, Syria, Lebanon, Algeria, the Czech Republic, Serbia, Myanmar, Bahrain, Morocco, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, Croatia, Portugal, Austria, Malta, Romania, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovenia, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, the Netherlands, Colombia, Bolivia, Paraguay, Venezuela, Vietnam, Indonesia, South Korea, Poland, Australia, and the United States.