Nuovo Quartetto Pianistico Italiano


two pianos at eight hands

The Nuovo Quartetto Pianistico Italiano proposes a vast original literature rediscovered in important European libraries and antique bookshops and transcriptions for two pianos at eight hands, which ranges from emblematic examples of "musique de salon" to spectacular transcriptions of symphonic works. Numerous fantasies on themes from operas have also been included. Contemporary music, also, has been given particular importance: both italian and foreign composers have written pieces especially for the quartet. The considerable dynamic and rhythmical potential which distinguishes this group has inspired contemporary composers in the creation of their themes. The romantic repertoire of the Nuovo Quartetto Pianistico Italiano also includes compositions of particular musicological interest, reminiscent of the nineteenth-century traditions of Schubert, Rossini "soirées musicales" and great piano schools.
The members of the Nuovo Quartetto Pianistico Italiano are:

MAURIZIO BARBORO, PAOLO FIAMINGO, FRANCO GIACOSA, GIUSEPPE GIUSTA

They have played as soloist or in chamber groups at prestigious halls like the Athen's Conservatory, the National Palace of Culture in Sophia, the State University of San Francisco, the "P.I.Tchajkovskij" Conservatory in Moscow, the National Auditorium in Madrid, the Zelt Musik Festival in Freiburg, the Gasteig in München, the Auditorium "San Fedele" and the Conservatory "G.Verdi" in Milano, the "Bibiena" Theater in Mantova, the Opera Theater in Montecarlo. They have done recordings for the Vatican and Spanish Radio, for the Dynamic, Carisch, Musique du Monde, VMC Classics and REM Record Companies and for the Italian, Bulgarian, Tunisian, Russian, Portuguese, Rumanian and Moldavian State Televisions.



Original Works: 

I. Moscheles		- Grande Sonata op. 115
B. Smetana		- Sonata
			- Rondo
A. Glazunov		- "La Mer" op. 28
K. Czerny		- 5 Fantasies
A. Grecianinov		- Saraband - Gavot
J.B. Duroc		- Hommage à Verdi
S. Calligaris		- Danze Concertanti
S. Prodigo		- Cosmogenesi 2
G. Elos			- Concertato
T. Marco		- Octopussy
P. Arcà			- Isole
T. Loevendie		- Vor Jan, Piet en Klaas
and many fantasies on opera themes
Transcriptions from works by: 

F. Liszt		- Ungarian Rapsodie nr. 2
C. Debussy		- Petite Suite
G. Rossini		- "Guglielmo Tell" Overture
L.v. Beethoven		- Symphonies, Overtures, Marches
			- Quintet op. 16
			- Sonata "Patetica"
W.A. Mozart		- Symphonies
J. Brahms		- Ungarian Dances
			- Akademische overture
			- Tragische overture
R. Wagner		- Isoldens Liebestod
F. Schubert		- 8 Marches
R. Schumann		- Overture op. 52
			- Quintet op. 44



MAURIZIO BARBORO, began his studies at the Conservatoire "N.Paganini" in Genoa and obtained his diploma with the highest result. He then completed his studies at the "Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia" in Rome, under the guidance of Lya De Barberiis. Since Barboro has combined an intense career in Italy as well as all the major cultural centres in Europe, collaborating with conductors such as Dubrovsky, Andreev, Balan, Müller, Chichon, Buiuc, Zachariev, Costin. He has undertaken several recordings of works by italian composers for reputed National TV and radio networks in both Western and Eastern Europe. In 1991 he undertook a CD of the complete works for pianoforte and orchestra by Russian composer Shostakovich with the Philarmonic Orchestra of Minsk. Other notable recordings include an LP dedicated to music by Italian contemporary composers, which was produced by the RAI at the Teatro Comunale of Alessandria. Barboro is currently the official soloist of the Philarmonic institution of Ramnicu Valcea and Ploesti (Romania). He also performs in various distinguished chamber music formations. Barboro is much in demand as a professor and has the distinction of currently holding the national Chair of pianoforte at the Conservatoire "G.F.Ghedini" in Cuneo. Maurizio barboro is currently Artistic Director of the prestigious International Competition for Chamber Music "F.Schubert" and of the Music Association "A.Casella" both held in Italy.



PAOLO FIAMINGO studied piano with R.Antoniotti and graduated with honour at Turin's Conservatory "G.Verdi". He then studied in Naples, with V.Vitale and M.Bertucci. He has won many Italian piano competitions and at the moment he is piano accompanist at the conservatory "G.Verdi" in Milan. He has given concerts as a soloist, in chamber formations ad as a soloist with orchestra. He has been in Italy and abroad (Greece, Bulgaria, Jugoslavia, Tunisia, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Spain, United States), playing at prestigious halls like Athens Conservatory, the National Palace of Culture in Sophia, the Music Academy in Zagreb, the Tchajkovskij Conservatory in Moscow, the National Auditorium in Madrid and the State University in San Francisco. He has done recordings for the Vatican and Spanish Radio, for the RAI TV (the Italian State Radio and Television Company) and for the Bulgarian, Tunisian, Russian and Portuguese State Televisions.



GIUSEPPE GIUSTA, studied pianoforte with Guglielmo Antoniotti at the Conservatory of Music of Cuneo, obtaining a first class diploma with full marks. He then specialised in the chamber music repertoire with Maureen Jones and Dario De Rosa at the Fiesole School, subsequently attending courses and seminars with Nicola Hansalik-Samale, Peter Erdei, Sergiu Celibidache and Kurt Suttner in order to become an orchestra and choir conductor. He has been awarded prizes in many contests and has taken part, both in Italy and abroad, as soloist in concerts, in various chamber groups, as orchestra conductor and piano accompanist in the opera repertoire. He has been in Italy and abroad (Greece, Bulgaria, Jugoslavia, Tunisia, Russia, Germany, Portugal, Spain), playing at prestigious halls like Athens Conservatory, the National Palace of Culture in Sophia, the Music Academy in Zagreb, the Tchajkovskij Conservatory in Moscow and the National Auditorium in Madrid. He has made radio and television recordings for RAI 1, Radio 3, Radio nacional de España, Radiovaticana, ASIA TV, etc. In the musicological sphere, Mr. Giusta has also concerned himself with the revision of unpublished works of the XVIIIth century and with the production of numerous Italian intermezzos, including "Serpilla e Bacocco" by G.M.Orlandini. He is, furthermore, the founder and permanent conductor of the Laboratorio Didattico Tetrale-Musicale Orchestra of Boves (CN) and also acts as piano accompanist for the opera singing class of the Conservatory of Music of Cuneo.



FRANCO GIACOSA, holds a diploma in pianoforte with maximum marks issued by the conservatoire of music "N.Paganini" at Genova. He has subsequently studied the organ and organ composition, the harpsicord, and choral and orchestral direction. A wellknown concert musician, he collaborates permanently with soloists of international fame. He has made tours in Italy and abroad (Greece, Bulgaria, ex-Jugoslavia, Tunisia, ex-URSS, Spain, Portugal, Germany, Switzerland) as well as making various recordings for the Vatican Radio, the Italian State television, the Soviet and Bulgarian state television, Tunisian TV etc. He amalgamates his activity as organist with that of choral and orchestral conductor; he was the founder and permanent conductor of the "Coro e Orchestra Sinfonica e da Camera di Savona", as wells as a founder of the "Duo Sivori" (violin and piano), and also of the "Strauss Ensemble". Maestro collaborator and conductor at the opera house in Alessandria, he has also worked at the city theatre in Genova, in Savona, and at Theatre alla Scala in Milan. He was the Maestro in the specialisation courses at Macerata, Alassio, Cuneo, Genova. He teaches at the state conservatoire of music "G.F.Ghedini" of Cuneo. Discography: Dynamic: "Camillo Sivori" - Romanze, Fantasie e Trio for violino, cello and piano; Carisch: S.Calligaris - Concerto op. 25 - Orchestra Sinfonica di Sanremo, F.Giacosa conductor.



"The four pianists make up an ensemble which, for musical harmony and perfection of tone, reminds one of the 'Duo Kontarsky'...... multiplied by two!"
(PROTI - Georgiu Leotsakos-ATHENS)

"The journey of the Quartetto Pianistico Italiano in URSS was a real marathon. And a success. The enthusiasm and the ability of the four artists were rewarded by the public and the critics and by the satisfaction -certainly not common- of entering into the homes of almost two hundred million soviet televiewers."
(LA STAMPA - Enrico Singer-MOSCOW)

"At the 'Bibiena' Theater..... a brilliant success of a 'Quartet' than can be recommend to the musical institutions."
(MUSICA & SCUOLA - Dino Gatti-MANTOVA)

"A sensational Quartet!"
(CUNEO-MUSICA - Franco Russo-CUNEO)






Address  :  via G.Castellani, 15	   Phone: +39/0171/696283 (G.Giusta)
	    I - 12100 CUNEO			  +39/019/825742 (F.Giacosa)
						  +39/0143/89327 (M.Barboro)
						  +39/0360/415568 (P.Fiamingo)
Fax:   0143-89327
       0171-694725


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