Gerardo Felisatti: The way it stands [Così com’è]
18.90€
- Artist(s): Gerardo Felisatti, Luigi Puxeddu
- Composer(s): Gerardo Felisatti
- EAN Code: 7.46160916446
- Edition: Da Vinci Classics
- Format: 1 Cd
- Genre: Chamber, Instrumental
- Instrumentation: Cello, Piano
- Period: Contemporary
- Publication year: 2023
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Description
“The Music is Like Wine” – An Essay by Michele Carretta
“Music is the wine that fills the goblet of silence”: with these words, I opened a brief essay on my friendship with Gerardo Felisatti, included in a 2013 publication to celebrate the first 65 years of Carretta Wines. Since then, a decade has passed, and our family enterprise has reached its 75-year milestone.
This extensive history, marked by passion, growth, interactions, and personal connections more than professional ones, also encompasses the story of my collaboration with Gerardo, continuing through time. It’s a relationship grounded in our shared love for music and wine, serving as the backdrop to a quest for “something” that transcends clichés. A yearning to look beyond, with the sensitivity and attention devoted to the truly meaningful aspects of life.
I believe that this approach connects an artist like Gerardo Felisatti with many of the individuals I encounter daily in my vocation as a wine merchant. The producer who, in the 21st century, rediscovers ancient Roman amphora winemaking techniques. The family that has cultivated its vineyard in the heart of Champagne since 1552. The winemaker who, in an ancient picturesque village, creates Italy’s finest wine, with meticulous attention to the slightest climatic shifts. These are just a few of the stories that a glass of wine can narrate, enriching my conversations with Gerardo, complemented by his previews of the pieces composed recently, in a period so unique and consequential for all humanity.
In one of these meetings, the title “As It Is” was born, a phrase that, in its apparent simplicity, encompasses a world of meanings. Living in the present moment, relinquishing the desire to be what we are not, rediscovering the value of human relationships. This is, essentially, the essence of my bond with Gerardo and what we wish to convey, each in our respective fields, with this collaboration that has lasted over a decade and has achieved outstanding artistic results.
Over these years, Gerardo’s music, so pure and engaging, has been a source of inspiration for me. Indeed, wine is a prestigious product, and a company like Carretta Wines, which has distributed the finest Italian and European wines worldwide for 75 years, cannot disregard the logic and trends of the market. But what sets it apart and makes it appreciated, besides its historical relevance, reliability, and vitality, are independence, foresight, and the ability to present itself in an ever-original and innovative manner.
That is why my contribution to this new collection of pieces by Gerardo Felisatti, with the extraordinary participation of Luigi Puxeddu, goes beyond that of a traditional “sponsor” seeking visibility for its products, but rather is that of a friend who joins with enthusiasm, curiosity, and admiration on a new journey to explore together, through the boundless landscapes of music.
An adventure that will undoubtedly continue into the future, filling the “goblet of silence” with further resonances and harmonies of the soul.
Artist(s)
Gerardo Felisatti
Gerardo Felisatti pursued his Piano degree under the tutelage of Gianna Giorgetti and studied Vocal Chamber Music with Elisabetta Andreani at the "F. Venezze” Conservatory in Rovigo. He further honed his Conducting skills with Giancarlo Andretta at the “A. Pedrollo” Conservatory in Vicenza. Mr. Felisatti achieved his Diploma in Répétiteurship with the highest honors from the “S. Cecilia” Conservatory in Rome, studying under Ida Iannuzzi. He also earned his Degree in Musicology from the University "Ca 'Foscari" in Venice, guided by Giovanni Morelli.
His educational journey includes attending the International Academy of Pinerolo, mentored by luminaries such as Franco Scala, Andrea Carcano, Leslie Howard, Irwin Gage, Erik Battaglia, and Ulrich Eisenlohr. As a testament to his talent, he was awarded the Erasmus Project Scholarship, allowing him to specialize in German Vocal Chamber Music Repertoire at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Mannheim, Germany, under Ulrich Eisenlohr's guidance.
Professionally, Mr. Felisatti has served as the Principal/Vocal Coach at esteemed institutions such as the Teatro La Fenice di Venezia, Teatro Sociale di Rovigo, Teatro Comunale di Treviso, and Teatro Verdi di Padova. His international assignments include roles as the Principal/Vocal Coach at Houston Grand Opera, USA (from 2014-2017), Teatru Manoel in Malta (from 2017-2021), and Lirique en Mer - Belle Île en Mer, France (from 2018-2019). He also graced the stage at the Arena of Verona for the “Andrea Bocelli Gala” in 2018.
Currently, Mr. Felisatti instructs at the CvA (Conservatorium van Amsterdam) in the Classic Voice and Conducting departments and frequently collaborates with the DNOA (Dutch National Opera Academy) for various productions. His teaching endeavors have also spanned the Milan and Trento Conservatories, and he is presently a vocal coach at the Parma Conservatory.
As an accompanist, he has had the honor of playing for celebrated singers such as Katia Ricciarelli, Cecilia Gasdia, and June Anderson, to name a few. His prowess as a conductor is evident in his collaborations with ensembles like the Regional Veneto Orchestra - ORFV and LaVerdi - Orchestra Verdi di Milano.
Mr. Felisatti's talents also extend to composition. He has recorded three albums (Con le mie mani – Rosso vivo, con Fuoco – Acquamadre). His compositions have been chosen as soundtracks for prestigious brands, including Alitalia and Repubblica.it. He has also been lauded with awards like "disc of the month" in notable magazines and charted in the Apple iTunes top 10 in the Netherlands.
Born in 1967, Luigi Puxeddu has graced many of the world's foremost concert halls and theaters with his musical prowess, both as a soloist and within chamber music ensembles. His performances have resonated across the Festival of Carinthia, Graz Musikverein, Hamburg State Opera, Bregenz Festival, Vienna Musikverein, Eisenstadt Haydn Festival, Teatro Nacional in Lisbon, Lisinski Auditorium in Zagreb, New York's Lincoln Center, Suntory Hall Tokyo, and Moscow's Tchaikovsky Hall, among others.
He has held the esteemed position of first cellist with several of Italy's leading orchestras, including Teatro alla Scala, Filarmonica della Scala, and Teatro la Fenice di Venezia. In this capacity, he collaborated with luminary conductors such as D. Barenboim, S. Bychkov, R. Chailly, D. Gatti, and L. Maazel. Further showcasing his versatility, Puxeddu has served as the principal cello soloist with "I Solisti Veneti” Orchestra for numerous years.
His chamber music collaborations are just as impressive, having partnered with vocalists like Cecilia Gasdia and Mara Zampieri, and instrumental soloists including Maurizio Baglini, Mario Brunello, Bruno Canino, Filippo Gamba, Ivry Gitlis, Ramo Jaffè, Michel Lethiec, Piernarciso Masi, Vladimir Mendelssohn, Roberto Prosseda, Giovanni Sollima, and more.
Luigi Puxeddu's discography features recordings under prestigious labels such as BRILLIANT, ERATO, Frequency, HYPERION, RCA, TACTUS, and DAD Records. His musical contributions have also been broadcasted on RAI1, RAI2, RAI3, and ORF.
Dedicated to unearthing and revitalizing 18th-century compositions, Puxeddu has been instrumental in the rediscovery of Luigi Boccherini's works. His notable recordings encompass the 26 Milanese Sonatas for cello, guitar quintets, the 51 two-cellos quintets, and six quintettini for flute and strings.
In addition to his performing career, Puxeddu currently imparts his expertise and passion to the next generation as a Cello instructor at the Conservatory of Music in Rovigo.
www.gerardofelisatti.com
Luigi Puxeddu is a highly regarded cellist who has performed as a soloist in prestigious concert halls around the world, including Teatro alla Scala and Vienna Musikverein. He has collaborated with many important Italian orchestras and conductors. He was the solo cellist of the Solisti Veneti for many years and has recorded over 30 CDs of Luigi Boccherini's music. He is also a cello teacher at the F. Venezze Conservatory.
Composer(s)
Gerardo Felisatti pursued his Piano degree under the tutelage of Gianna Giorgetti and studied Vocal Chamber Music with Elisabetta Andreani at the "F. Venezze” Conservatory in Rovigo. He further honed his Conducting skills with Giancarlo Andretta at the “A. Pedrollo” Conservatory in Vicenza. Mr. Felisatti achieved his Diploma in Répétiteurship with the highest honors from the “S. Cecilia” Conservatory in Rome, studying under Ida Iannuzzi. He also earned his Degree in Musicology from the University "Ca 'Foscari" in Venice, guided by Giovanni Morelli.
His educational journey includes attending the International Academy of Pinerolo, mentored by luminaries such as Franco Scala, Andrea Carcano, Leslie Howard, Irwin Gage, Erik Battaglia, and Ulrich Eisenlohr. As a testament to his talent, he was awarded the Erasmus Project Scholarship, allowing him to specialize in German Vocal Chamber Music Repertoire at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Mannheim, Germany, under Ulrich Eisenlohr's guidance.
Professionally, Mr. Felisatti has served as the Principal/Vocal Coach at esteemed institutions such as the Teatro La Fenice di Venezia, Teatro Sociale di Rovigo, Teatro Comunale di Treviso, and Teatro Verdi di Padova. His international assignments include roles as the Principal/Vocal Coach at Houston Grand Opera, USA (from 2014-2017), Teatru Manoel in Malta (from 2017-2021), and Lirique en Mer - Belle Île en Mer, France (from 2018-2019). He also graced the stage at the Arena of Verona for the “Andrea Bocelli Gala” in 2018.
Currently, Mr. Felisatti instructs at the CvA (Conservatorium van Amsterdam) in the Classic Voice and Conducting departments and frequently collaborates with the DNOA (Dutch National Opera Academy) for various productions. His teaching endeavors have also spanned the Milan and Trento Conservatories, and he is presently a vocal coach at the Parma Conservatory.
As an accompanist, he has had the honor of playing for celebrated singers such as Katia Ricciarelli, Cecilia Gasdia, and June Anderson, to name a few. His prowess as a conductor is evident in his collaborations with ensembles like the Regional Veneto Orchestra - ORFV and LaVerdi - Orchestra Verdi di Milano.
Mr. Felisatti's talents also extend to composition. He has recorded three albums (Con le mie mani – Rosso vivo, con Fuoco – Acquamadre). His compositions have been chosen as soundtracks for prestigious brands, including Alitalia and Repubblica.it. He has also been lauded with awards like "disc of the month" in notable magazines and charted in the Apple iTunes top 10 in the Netherlands.
Born in 1967, Luigi Puxeddu has graced many of the world's foremost concert halls and theaters with his musical prowess, both as a soloist and within chamber music ensembles. His performances have resonated across the Festival of Carinthia, Graz Musikverein, Hamburg State Opera, Bregenz Festival, Vienna Musikverein, Eisenstadt Haydn Festival, Teatro Nacional in Lisbon, Lisinski Auditorium in Zagreb, New York's Lincoln Center, Suntory Hall Tokyo, and Moscow's Tchaikovsky Hall, among others.
He has held the esteemed position of first cellist with several of Italy's leading orchestras, including Teatro alla Scala, Filarmonica della Scala, and Teatro la Fenice di Venezia. In this capacity, he collaborated with luminary conductors such as D. Barenboim, S. Bychkov, R. Chailly, D. Gatti, and L. Maazel. Further showcasing his versatility, Puxeddu has served as the principal cello soloist with "I Solisti Veneti” Orchestra for numerous years.
His chamber music collaborations are just as impressive, having partnered with vocalists like Cecilia Gasdia and Mara Zampieri, and instrumental soloists including Maurizio Baglini, Mario Brunello, Bruno Canino, Filippo Gamba, Ivry Gitlis, Ramo Jaffè, Michel Lethiec, Piernarciso Masi, Vladimir Mendelssohn, Roberto Prosseda, Giovanni Sollima, and more.
Luigi Puxeddu's discography features recordings under prestigious labels such as BRILLIANT, ERATO, Frequency, HYPERION, RCA, TACTUS, and DAD Records. His musical contributions have also been broadcasted on RAI1, RAI2, RAI3, and ORF.
Dedicated to unearthing and revitalizing 18th-century compositions, Puxeddu has been instrumental in the rediscovery of Luigi Boccherini's works. His notable recordings encompass the 26 Milanese Sonatas for cello, guitar quintets, the 51 two-cellos quintets, and six quintettini for flute and strings.
In addition to his performing career, Puxeddu currently imparts his expertise and passion to the next generation as a Cello instructor at the Conservatory of Music in Rovigo.