Verdi 1901 – Concerto del Mascoulisse Quartet

Verdi as in the 19th Century

Verdi 1901 is a concert that takes you back in time, making the music of Giuseppe Verdi resonate with the authentic timbre of 19th-century instruments. The event takes place in Piazza del Santuario della Madonna delle Lacrime, one of the symbolic places of Treviglio, in the province of Bergamo, on a summer evening dedicated to great music.

The Mascoulisse Quartet

The protagonist of the evening is the Mascoulisse Quartet, a trombone ensemble founded in 2007 by four musicians who graduated with top honors from the Conservatories of Brescia and Bergamo. Known for their always original programs, they have performed at important festivals and venues in Italy, Europe, the United States, and Asia. With the project Verdi 1901, they reinterpret moments from Verdi's masterpieces on authentic 19th-century instruments.

Verdi's Great Pages

The program spans some of Verdi's most famous pages, from Rigoletto to Nabucco to La Traviata, presented with the historical sensitivity and original timbres of the era. A rare listening experience, allowing you to rediscover the great composer's music in the sonic guise known to his contemporaries.

An Evening in the Heart of Treviglio

Included in the program of the deSidera Teatro Festival and the Estate Trevigliese, Verdi 1901 combines artistic quality with the charm of the location. The evening setting of the Sanctuary provides the ideal backdrop for a concert that enhances Italy's musical heritage in the center of the Bassa bergamasca region.