The Catania Chamber Orchestra specialises in performing the Italian classical and operatic repertoire. Composed of orchestral professors who graduated from the most prestigious Sicilian conservatories and the most promising young musicians from Catania who have distinguished themselves in major national and international opera and symphony competitions, the Catania Chamber Orchestra presents an intriguing series of concerts for orchestral ensemble and voices in this concert season.
The concerts draw inspiration from the work of Catania's leading composer, Vincenzo Bellini, and then transport the audience into the context of Baroque and operatic production between the 18th and 19th centuries, the period in which the composer from Catania worked and from which he drew inspiration. This concert pays tribute to Vincenzo Bellini and Antonio Vivaldi and his Four Seasons on an unforgettable journey through great classical music and Italian opera.
The concerts will be held in the prestigious and monumental Church of the Abbey of Saint Agatha, built next to the Cathedral where Maestro Bellini is laid to rest. In addition to its exquisite, perfectly preserved interiors, the Abbey of Sant'Agata is distinguished by a panoramic terrace that can be visited, accessed by an internal lift, and from which you can enjoy a unique view of the magnificent city of Catania.

Programme

V. BELLINI
“NORMA”
Overture
V. BELLINI
“THE CAPULETS AND THE MONTAGUES”
Oh! How many times, oh how many!

V. BELLINI
“IL PIRATA”
In the fury of the storms

V. BELLINI
“LA SONNAMBULA”
Oh, if only once… ah! I did not think I would see you
V. BELLINI
“LA SONNAMBULA”
Ah! No human thought can reach it
V. BELLINI
“IL PIRATA”
Overture
Le quattro stagioni – The Four Seasons
“Spring” Op. 8 No. 1 in E major
Allegro – Largo – Allegro
“Summer” Op. 8 No. 2 in G Minor
Allegro non molto – Adagio – Presto – Presto
“Autumn” Op. 8 No. 3 in F major
allegro – adagio – allegro
“Winter” Op. 8 No. 4 in F minor
allegro – largo – allegro

The programme may be subject to change