‘Amici della Musica Off’: Courtyard Chamber Music Concerts

The Gomalan Brass Quintet

One of Florence’s vibrant music festivals began on June 25. Fortunately, there are still two performances left in the Amici della Musica OFF festival. These final performances will take place on July 7 and July 10. 

Following last year’s success with the first-ever Amici della Musica OFF, the concert series continued this year. All of the concerts haven taken place at 9 pm in the Women’s Courtyard of the Istituto degli Innocenti.

On Monday, July 7, Il Violoncelli del Mozarteum (The Mozarteum Cellos) will be playing in the courtyard. The Mozarteum Cellos are a group of young, but accomplished cellists led by Giovanni Gnocchi. At this performance, the band’s repertoire will combine well-know pieces from the Wiener Klassik period with lesser-known hidden gems within the genre. Recently, they have earned a renowned reputation for participating in highly prestigious competitions. They have also performed alongside internationally celebrated orchestras and soloists. The Mozarteum Cellos take inspiration from the Austrian Salzburg Orchestras and composer Sándor Végh. Due to the Austrian influence, the group has played in Salzburg multiple times. They have been guest artists at festivals across Italy, including Mantua and Cremona. 

The following concert, on July 10 will spotlight the talent of the Gomalan Brass Quintet. The five remarkably polished musicians with an extensive repertoire are known for being dynamic and versatile. The Gomalan Brass Quintet plays a variety of music ranging from Renaissance to contemporary and modern hits. The band comprises Marco Pierobon (trumpet), Francesco Gibellini (trumpet), Nilo Caracristi (horn), Gianluca Scipioni (trombone) and Stefano Ammannati (tuba). The quintet’s repertoire is in constant evolution, captivating audiences world wide.

There are several musical performances across Florence this summer. The Amici della Musica OFF festival stands out by promoting highly skilled, adventurous, and innovative musicians and introducing them to the people of Florence.  (Mia Schaeperkoetter)