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Associations, free time and sport
University Youth Orchestra
The Univeristy Youth Orchestra's fourth symphonic season began November 29th. This extremely recent formation, that came about almost for fun four years ago, with already an experience of collaborations with the most important city musical institutions and international level soloists, is progressively consolidating as an important reference point for all the Pisan professional musicians and music enthusiasts.
Founded in January 2002 as a student association by seven students, all holders of academy of music diplomas, after a mere two months already numbered more than 30 musician members, and began to rehearse under the still present guidance of conductor Francesco Pasqualetti, also a university student.
The following two years are marked by the tackling of demanding symphonic works (Mozart's Symphony n°40 k. 550, Schubert's "Unfinished" and Third symphony, Beethoven's "Coriolano" etc.) and exceptional collaborations such as with the Paolo Giolo Maestros and Ilaria Schettini (National Symphony Orchestra of the RAI of Turin) Nicola Lolli (Wiener Philarmonhiker) and Stefano Mancuso.
From 2003 the Orchestra has also worked with the Scuola Normale Superiore of Pisa's "Vincenzo Galilei' Choir, with whom it has realized the performances of Brahm's profane cantatas "Schiksalslied" op.54 and "Naenie" op.82, and from 2004 with the University Choir, with whom it has released a CD that includes Mozart's "Coronation Mass" and Schubert's Third Symphony.
However, particular attention to 20th century music characterizes the parallel chamber season, that has witnessed the realization of pieces such as B. Britten's "Simple Symphony" or Weil's " Suite from The Threepenny Opera ".
The guiding thread of the musical programming has always been that of drawing together renowned works with lesser known masterpieces of the grand repertoire of the 19th century.
The 2005/2006 Season
November 29th 2005
Pisa Cathedral
Concert for the inauguration of the academic year
At the origin of the formal revolution
Beethoven: Symphony n. 2 in D major.
Beethoven: Fantasia op. 80 for Choir, piano, orchestra
choir of the University and of Scuola Normale Superiore
Piano: Bruno Canino
December 14th 2005
Chiesa del Carmine, Pisa.
Concert in collaboration with Orchestra Nova Camerata, Sydney Australia
Music by Britten, Respighi.
February 11th 2006 Aula Magna Nuova. Admission by invitation.
February 12th 2006 Chiesa del Carmine, Pisa.
The Perfection of the Symphony
Mozart Sinfonia K. 183 in G min.
Mozart Sinfonia K. 504 in D major "Praga"
May 12th 2006
Chiesa del Carmine, Pisa.
The dilatation of the Symphony
Dvorak Sinfonia n. 9 op.95 "New World"
Cajkovskij "Swan Lake", Suite from the Ballet op.20
Giugno 2006 Admission by invitation.
Concert in collaboration with Choir "Vincenzo Galilei" of the Scuola Normale Superiore
Schubert Stabat Mater
Palesrtina Missa Aeterna Christi munera
Free admission if not otherwise specified
Conductor Francesco Pasqualetti, if not otherwise specified
The concerts begin at 21.15
Information
For further information on the Orchestra's activities and how to participate contact Francesco Pasqualetti by e-mail: ogu@humnet.unipi.it
Last update: 19-Jul-2006