MARCO SACCARDIN, liuto - FABIO ANTI, clavicembalo

Through madrigals, arias, toccatas, and songs by the most significant authors of early 17th century Italy, this program offers an overview of the vocal and instrumental repertoire of that period. It is performed in the manner of famous interpreters such as Giulio Caccini, Francesco Rasi, Jacopo Peri, and many others, who used to accompany themselves on the chitarrone, or theorbo, an instrument developed during those years for accompanying voices and realizing the basso continuo, but which, thanks to the ingenuity of authors like Kapsberger, Piccini, and Castaldi, became enriched with an important solo repertoire.

**Marco Saccardin**

has built a prestigious career in the field of early music. Graduating with honors and special distinction in classical guitar and lute, he honed his talent in Renaissance and Baroque singing, collaborating with famous ensembles and performing on the most important stages in Europe, including Teatro alla Scala in Milan, Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, and the Salzburger Festspielhaus.

Winner of the "Tullio Serafin International Singing Competition 2022," he debuted in the role of Leporello in Mozart's "Don Giovanni" at the Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza and played significant opera roles such as Pluto in Monteverdi's "L’Orfeo" at the Opéra de Monte-Carlo and the Salzburg Festival. In 2024, he captivated audiences and critics with the role of Orfeo in Monteverdi's eponymous opera at the Monteverdi Festival in Cremona.

The concert will offer an immersion in the vocal and instrumental repertoire of the early 1600s, through compositions by great masters such as Claudio Monteverdi, Giulio Caccini, Giovanni Girolamo Kapsberger, and Alessandro Piccinini. Madrigals, arias, and toccatas will be performed according to the historical practice of the time, recalling the art of contemporary interpreters like Francesco Rasi and Jacopo Peri, who used to accompany themselves on the chitarrone.

**Fabio Anti**

Currently teaches General Music Theory at the Municipal Music School of Francavilla Fontana, and he is known for his expertise and a broad and intricate professional background. His passion leads him to delve into ancient instruments, rare scores, and sought-after texts, while also cultivating a strong interest in musical antiquarianism.

Program

A. Piccinini (1566-1638) – Toccata XIII
J.H. Kapsberger (1580-1651) – Alma mia dove t’en vai
A. Piccinini (1566-1638) – Partite variate sopra la folia aria Romanesca
A. Falconieri (1585-1656) – O bellissimi capelli
Anonymous (17th century) – Mille dolci parolette
C. Monteverdi (1567-1643) – Voglio di vita uscir
G. Frescobaldi (1583-1643) – Toccata prima
C. Monteverdi (1567-1643) – Rosa del ciel
F. Rasi (1574-1621) – Occhi sempre sereni
C. Monteverdi (1567-1643) – Tu se’ morta
A. Piccinini (1566-1638) – Toccata cromatica
G. Caccini (1551-1618) – Tutto ‘l dì piango
A. Piccinini (1566-1638) – Toccata Cromatica
G.M. Trabaci (1575-1647) – Durezza er Ligature
G. Frescobaldi (1583-1643) – Troppo sotto due stelle
J.H. Kapsberger (1580-1651) – Toccata III
C. Monteverdi (1567-1643) – Si dolce è ‘l tormento

General admission € 10.00
Subscription for 4 Concerts € 30.00

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