Duo Otto e Quindici

The Duo “Otto e Quindici” was founded in January 2009 and owes its name to the fortuitous encounter that led to its formation, a meeting that took place between the pianist Anna Lisa Giordano and the saxophonist Alfredo Cerrito on the train Rome – Naples of 8:15.

The two musicians have had the opportunity to perform at various festivals and concert halls throughout Italy, in prestigious music halls and seasons such as the “Musei di Villa Torlonia” in Rome , “Auditorium San Barnaba” of Brescia , “Auditorium Monteverdi” in Mantova , theater “Aurelio” in Rome , Palazzo Ducale in Lucca , the Hall “Bernareggi” in Bergamo, “Palazzo Monsignani” in Imola , the Auditorium "Gaber" in Milan, at the “Accademia Filarmonica Romana” in Rome and in many other locations, and abroad: Switzerland, Slovenia, Finland, France, Germany, Austria. In October 2013 they held a concert, organized by the Italian Embassy in collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Culture , at the National Theatre in Baghdad (Iraq). In 2015 they were invited by the Italian Embassy of Vietnam to represent Italy during the "Italian Language Week"; they performed in various concert halls and held masterclasses in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.
In 2011, the two musicians performed the world premiere of "Toccata" by the composer Fabio Conocchiella, dedicated to them. The Duo has attended the Chamber Music course at the Academy "Incontri col Maestro" in Imola, where they studied under the guidance of M° Konstantin Bogino. They also attended the courses held by M° Laura Pietrocini and the "Ars Trio di Roma".
The Duo has participated in many international Chamber Music Competitions, always enjoying great success: in 2011 the two musicians are the winners of the first prize at the International Chamber Music Competition in Bellagio and the first prize at the prestigious international Competition "Camillo Togni" of Brescia, in 2012 they won the first prize at the international Competition "Città di Rocchetta"