Welcome Event
Join Us for a Welcome Cocktail and Concert
As a warm opening to the CLIMA 2025 congress, we are pleased to invite all participants to a special Welcome Cocktail held in the elegant setting of the Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber, a venue that blends history, culture, and architectural beauty.
This evening will feature a live performance by the renowned Gentile Ensemble, dedicated interpreters of Baroque chamber music, followed by a convivial cocktail reception.
An opportunity to enjoy fine music, meet fellow professionals, and celebrate the beginning of a rich and inspiring congress.
Dress code should be business casual.
TEATRO LIRICO GIORGIO GABER
Located in the heart of Milan, the Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber stands as a testament to the city’s rich cultural heritage. Originally inaugurated in 1779 as the Teatro alla Cannobiana, it was designed by renowned architect Giuseppe Piermarini, who also crafted the famed Teatro alla Scala. The theatre’s neoclassical design, characterized by its horseshoe-shaped auditorium and elegant proportions, reflects the architectural ideals of its era.
Throughout its history, the Teatro Lirico has undergone several transformations. After a significant fire in 1938, it was reconstructed under the guidance of architect Antonio Cassi Ramelli, who introduced modern elements while preserving the theatre’s historical essence. Following extensive renovations, the theatre reopened in 2021, now bearing the name of the celebrated Italian singer-songwriter Giorgio Gaber. Today, it continues to serve as a vibrant venue for opera, concerts, and cultural events, seamlessly blending its storied past with contemporary performances
Getting to Teatro Lirico G. Gaber
The Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber is centrally located at Via Larga 14, Milan, just a short walk from the Duomo. Easily accessible by public transportation, it’s a 3-minute walk from the Missori (M3) metro station and a 5-minute walk from the Duomo (M1/M3) metro stations. Several bus and tram lines also serve the area, making it convenient to reach from various parts of the city.
GENTILE ENSEMBLE
ANTONIO VIVALDI (Venice 1678 – Vienna 1741)
- Concerto in E major “Spring” for violin, strings, and basso continuo Allegro, Largo, Allegro
- Concerto in G minor “Summer” for violin, strings, and basso continuo Allegro non molto, Adagio, Presto
- Concerto in D major for flute, strings, and basso continuo “Il gardellino” (The Goldfinch), Op. 10 No. 3, RV 428
Allegro, Cantabile, Allegro
BALDASSARRE GALUPPI (Burano 1706 – Venice 1785)
- Concerto in C minor for harpsichord, strings, and basso continuo Allegro assai, Andantino, Allegro ma non presto
ANTONIO VIVALDI (Venice 1678 – Vienna 1741)
- Concerto in F major “Autumn” for violin, strings, and basso continuo Allegro, Adagio molto, Allegro
- Concerto in F minor “Winter” for violin, strings, and basso continuo Allegro non molto, Largo, Allegro.
- Glauco Bertagnin, solo violin
- Francesco Padovani, flute
- Roberto Loreggian, harpsichord
- Giuliana Santi and Erica Fassetta, violins
- Cesar Augusto Bracho, viola
- Francesco Galligioni, cello
- Franco Catalini, double bass
Roberto Loreggian
Roberto Loreggian graduated with highest honors in both organ and harpsichord and studied with Ton Koopman at the Royal Conservatory in The Hague. Acclaimed by critics (Gramophone, Diapason, CD Classica) for his expressive and inventive interpretations, he has performed in major venues such as Parco della Musica (Rome), Sala Verdi (Milan), Teatro Colón (Buenos Aires), Hercules Saal (Munich), and Kioi Hall (Tokyo), and at leading festivals including MITO, Sagra Malatestiana, and Pergolesi Spontini. He appears regularly both as soloist and continuo player with ensembles such as the Orchestra di Santa Cecilia, the Mantua Chamber Orchestra, and I Virtuosi Italiani. He has recorded extensively for labels such as Chandos, Tactus, and Naxos, receiving critical acclaim. His recording of Pasquini’s harpsichord works (Chandos) and Ferrini’s (Tactus) earned the Preis der deutschen Schallplattenkritik. He is currently recording the complete works of G. Frescobaldi for Brilliant Classics and teaches at the “C. Pollini” Conservatory in Padua.
Glauco Bertagnin
Born in Padua, Glauco Bertagnin studied violin at the “C. Pollini” Conservatory, graduating with top honors under Pietro Juvarra. He continued his training at the Geneva Conservatoire with Corrado Romano, earning the Premier Prix de Virtuosité. Prizewinner at national competitions in Pescara, Vittorio Veneto, Cesena, and Città di Castello, he has enjoyed a vibrant chamber music career. Since 1981, he has been co-concertmaster of the renowned ensemble “I Solisti Veneti,” performing in prestigious venues and festivals worldwide (Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, Salzburg, Paris, Moscow, Tokyo). With them, he has recorded extensively, including solo works such as Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico. He has taught violin at several conservatories and currently teaches at “C. Pollini” in Padua. In 2004, he led advanced violin courses at the Romanini Foundation in Brescia. His deep interest in Baroque violin led to collaborations with many early music groups and major soloists such as Ughi, Rampal, Accardo, and Carmignola. He plays a fine 1702 Grancino violin.
Francesco Padovani
Francesco Padovani graduated in flute at the “C. Pollini” Conservatory in Padua under Prof. Clementine Hoogendoorn Scimone. He pursued advanced studies with Livio Malpighi, Raymond Guiot (Nice), and Patrick Gallois (Portogruaro), and specialized in Baroque chamber music with Petr Zejfart (Este). He earned top honors in traverso performance at the Verona Conservatory with M° Marcello Castellani. Winner of the 1st Prize at the 7th National Chamber Music Competition in Genoa, he has performed widely in Italy and abroad with numerous ensembles and orchestras including Trio Devienne, Accademia della Magnifica Comunità, Academia de li Musici, the Padua and Veneto Orchestra, the Mantua Chamber Orchestra, and others. His recordings include concertos by J.S. Bach, Albinoni, Vivaldi, and chamber works by E.G. Baron and J.B. de Boismortier. He has taken part in orchestral recordings of Baroque operas, oratorios, and sacred music, and recently recorded J.S. Bach’s Sonate concertanti with harpsichordist Roberto Loreggian. He has also appeared on various radio and TV broadcasts, and is the author of a flute method.
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