Pagine di guerra, Op. 25 by Alfredo Casella (1883–1947)
1. Nel Belgio: sfilata di artiglieria pesante tedesca
In Belgium: parade of the heavy German artillery
2. In Francia: davanti alle rovine della cattedrale di Reims
In France: before the ruins of Reims Cathedral
3. In Russia: carica di cavalleria cosacca
In Russia: charge of the Cossack cavalry
4. In Alsazia: croci di legno
In Alsace: wooden crosses
Six épigraphes antiques by Claude Debussy (1862–1918)
1. Pour invoquer Pan, dieu du vent d'été
To invoke Pan, god of the summer wind
2. Pour un tombeau sans nom
For a nameless tomb
3. Pour que la nuit soit propice
In order that the night be propitious
4. Pour la danseuse aux crotales
For the dancer with crotales
5. Pour l'égyptienne
For the Egyptian woman
6. Pour remercier la pluie au matin
To thank the morning rain
Allegro in A minor D947 by Franz Schubert (1797–1828)
Sharing like-minded musical views and a strong commitment to chamber music, pianists Giulia Semerano and Filippo Di Bari perform as a piano duo and are presently working on masterpieces written for this intimate ensemble, as well as lesser known works from the XX and XXI century and collaborations with living composers.
After meeting in Italy while studying under the guidance of Sergio De Simone, they pursued further studies at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in London, where they are now based.
Praised for their intense and engaging performances, and recipients of several prizes and scholarships, Giulia and Filippo regularly perform in important venues across Europe, including St Martin in The Fields, St James Piccadilly, Blackheath Halls, Festival Intersezioni, Artcevia International Art Festival.
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