Romantic Spring Concert
Litouws Cultureel Centrum together with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Amsterdam is pleased to invite you to an exclusive flute concert, performed by a trio of internationally renowned performers:
Viktorija Zabrodaitė (flute, Lithuania),
Francesco Bruno (flute, Lithuania/Italy),
Tito Ciccarese (alto flute, Italy)
Thursday, April 10, 2025, 20:00, Keizersgrachtkerk
Keizersgracht 566, Amsterdam
Talent, experience, and musicality are what these musicians have in common, making each of their performances unique and captivating. The programme includes works by Lithuanian and Italian composers M.K. Čiurlionis, J. Naujalis, P. Mascagni, and S. Mercadante, as well as by J.J. Quantz, W.A. Mozart, F. Lehár, and C. Debussy. Each piece offers a window into a unique world of eras and sounds.
The musicians will take us through various styles and musical traditions, highlighting the versatility and beauty of the flute. The inspired and intriguing interplay between international flautists , Viktorija Zabrodaite, Francesco Bruno and Tito Ciccarese promises an enchanting concert!"
Presenter: Jurgis Kubilius spoken language: English
About the participants:
Viktorija Marija Zabrodaitė (LT) is an internationally renowned flautist who graduated with a master's degree from the Lithuanian Academy of Music and Theatre. She has studied with esteemed masters and regularly performs at major festivals and concerts in Lithuania and abroad. Viktorija collaborates with ensembles such as the Čiurlionis Quartet and the duo Sensible, performing across Europe and participating in innovative projects. She is a member of both Trio Grazioso and Trio Harmonia and was included in the Roll of Honour at the Altamura Mercadante Fest in 2024. Having recorded CDs featuring works by Lithuanian composers, her recordings are available on Lithuanian National Radio and Television.
Francesco Bruno (IT), an experienced Italian flautist, he graduated cum laude and continued his studies with internationally recognized masters such as Rose Marie Soncini and Robert Aitken. He specialized in chamber music and has performed in prestigious venues in Italy and abroad, including the Kameralna Hall in Warsaw and the Petruzzelli Theatre in Bari. As a teacher, he has given masterclasses in various cities in Greece, Turkey, and Lithuania. As principal flautist, he was a member of the Sinopoli Chamber Orchestra, the Orchestra of the Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari, V.E. di Messina, Solisti Aquilani, Biennale di Venezia, and Eurovision. He performed at the Teatro Greco in Taormina under the direction of E. Morricone. In 2019, he received the Corrado Maranci Prize as the best Sicilian classical musician. In 2024, he was included in the Roll of Honour.
Tito Ciccarese (IT) An eclectic flautist, skilful chamber music performer, a prizewinner in international competitions, over 40 years he has given over 1000 concerts in more than 30 countries, played in prestigious venues such as Carnegie Hall in New Yourk. He has performed alongside Claudio Marcotulli, Guido Corti, Jànos Balint, specialized with William Bennett and Auréle Nicolét and is gratefull to mentor Guido Corti. As the founder of several ensembles, he has explored new repertoires and collaborated with composers who have dedicated original works to him. He is highly regarded as a soloist and an international masterclass teacher. In recent years, he has expanded his repertoire to explore innovative genres such as Italian progressive rock. Tito Ciccarese is an “Miyazawa Artist”.
Presenter Jurgis Kubilius is a composer, music journalist, and radio presenter. Jurgis has been awarded the Lithuanian Composers' Union, Young Composer Award (2023) and first prize at the Vox Juventutis competition. As a writer and speaker, Jurgis collaborates with the Lithuanian national broadcaster LRT, music collectives, and various cultural magazines in Lithuania. From 2019 to 2022, he was one of the organizers of Future Symphony, an international competition for symphonic works.
Entrance to the concert is FREE To make a reservation, please REGISTER via the website of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Amsterdam.
This concert is organized by Litouws Cultureel Centrum in collaboration with the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Amsterdam. Made possible by the Keizersgrachtkerk Amsterdam.