Date/Time
20/Jul/2025 at 6:30 pm
Genre - Guitar and flute
Download event to calendar
Lorenzo Bernardi, guitar and Tommaso Benciolini, flute
Echoes of Italy: The Italian Essence in Repertoires Inspired by Landscape and Emigration
In association with Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Mumbai
Born in Trento in 1994, Lorenzo Bernardi is an accomplished guitarist and musician. He embarked on his musical journey at the Conservatory F. A. Bonporti of Trento, where he graduated in 2015. He continued his studies under the guidance of Emanuele Buono at the Conservatorio L. Canepa in Sassari, earning a Master’s Degree with honors. Seeking further specialization, he pursued advanced training at the Conservatorio de Musica Manuel Castillo in Seville, Spain, under the esteemed Professor and guitarist Francisco Bernier. Additionally, he pursued chamber music studies under the esteemed mentorship of Maestro Giancarlo Guarino, earning an additional Master’s degree with distinction.
Lorenzo’s musical talent has taken him on a captivating journey across the globe. As a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestra member, he has enthralled audiences in prestigious venues across Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania, including: Italy, Spain, Hungary, France, Denmark, and Finland; Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay; The United States and Costa Rica; Bahrain; Japan, Korea, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, and India; Kenya.
His performances have graced prestigious halls, including the Real Alcazar of Seville in Spain, the Victoria Memorial in Calcutta, India, the Chulalongkorn Music Hall in Bangkok, Thailand, the Vietnam National Academy Recital Hall, and the Teatro Principal in Castellón, Spain. Additionally, he has mesmerized audiences at the Nave Cultural UnCuyo in Mendoza, Argentina, and the Auditorio Radio Nacional in Córdoba, Argentina. Lorenzo is frequently invited to serve as a jury member for international competitions. Notable appearances include the Calcutta International Guitar Festival in India, Alma Hanoi Guitar Festival, Saigon Guitar Fest in Vietnam, and Encuentros de la Guitarra de Panamá in Panamá City. Passionate about sharing his knowledge and expertise, Lorenzo has conducted masterclasses at esteemed institutions such as the Conservatori Superior de Música Salvador Seguí de Castelló in Valencia, Spain, Universidad de Costa Rica in Palmares, Costa Rica, Universidad de Chile in Santiago de Chile, Universidad Nacional de Cuyo in Argentina, and The University of Social Sciences and Humanities in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
In 2019, Lorenzo’s research work, originally initiated as a thesis at the “Canepa” Conservatory of Sassari, culminated in the publication of “Agustin Barrios Mangore: Al estilo antiguo” under the DaVinci label. This project explored the influence of Italian musical forms, as well as broader European traditions, on the Opera of Paraguayan composer Agustin Barrios. Collaboration lies at the heart of Lorenzo’s artistic pursuits. He has collaborated with esteemed musicians such as Vietnamese guitarist Thu Le and Italian mandolin player Carlo Aonzo. Together, they have embarked on successful tours across Italy, the United States, Panama, and India, presenting the captivating project “The Golden Age of the Mandolin.”
Currently, Lorenzo is fully engaged in a collaboration with Italian violinist Saverio Gabrielli. Their highly anticipated album, “Two Italians,” is set to be released in Vienna, showcasing their exceptional musical synergy. Lorenzo is proud to be an official endorser of Savarez Guitar Strings, Altamira Guitarras, and Shertler guitar amps, demonstrating his dedication to achieving the highest standards of musical excellence. With his artistry, diverse collaborations, and international acclaim, Lorenzo Bernardi goal is to captivate audiences and make an impact in the world of music.
Winner of the 2017 New York Respighi Prize, Tommaso Benciolini made his debut as a featured soloist with the Chamber Orchestra of New York on the prestigious world stage of Carnegie Hall in 2018. His concert carrer as flute soloist brought him to perform in many of the main world stages such as Tokyo Suntory Hall, Philharmonie Berlin, Musikverein Vienna, Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Tonhalle Zurich, Mozarteum Salzburg, Smetana Hall Prague, Carnegie Hall New York, Seoul Arts Center, Herkulessaal Munich, Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Beijing University Hall and Guangzhou Opera House in Cina, Salle Cortot in Paris; appearing as guest soloists with Tokyo Philharmonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra of New York, Berliner Symphoniker, Nürnberg Symphoniker, Munchener Kammerphilharmonie, Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, North Czech Philarmonic, State of Mexico Symphony Orchestra, Euro Sinfonietta Wien, St. Petersburg State Symphony Orchestra, Thueringen Philharmonie Gotha-Eisenach.
Many contemporary works are dedicated to Tommaso, among them “The Garden of Delights. A Flute Concerto after Bosch” by Andrea Battistoni, which he premiered on the occasion of his debut at the Berlin Phiharmonie in 2020. As a chamber musician, he has performed in many important Italian festivals including Trame Sonore in Mantua, Io Sono Musica in Mestre, Musikamera in Venice, Amici della Musica in Padua, Amici della Musica and Accademia Filarmonica in Verona, Festival Toscanini in Parma, Yamaha Piano Discovery in Milan, Serate Musicali in Milan, Festival “le Vie del Barocco” in Genoa, MantovaMusica, GAM in Turin.
The main italian music magazine “Suonare News” dedicated Tommaso an article as member of the new generation of italian musicians, and his recordings for Velut Luna (chamber music for flute, cello and piano) and Concerto Classics (music for flute and piano by Alfredo Casella) were enthusiastically reviewed by main Italian radios such as Rai Radio 3 and Radio Classica and by specialized magazines.
In 2021 his debut CD was released for the prestigious SONY Classical label: a world premiere monograph dedicated to Antonio Vivaldi together with the chamber orchestra L’Appassionata (which he founded) which was unanimously acclaimed by journalists, critics and radio. His recordings have been broadcast by RAI Italian National Radio, Swiss National Radio, Japanese National Radio NHK, Radio Classica, Venice Classic Radio and many others. In 2012, he became the youngest lecturer at the “E. F. Dall’Abaco” Conservatory in Verona, and is currently holding the position of flute professore at the “F.A. Bonporti” Conservatory in Trento. He’s also been invited to give masterclasses in Cuba (International Contemporary Music Festival), Finland (Tampere Music Academy and Suomitaly Music Festival) and Estonia (Tartu Eller Music Academy), Malta (Malta Music University).
Also very active as a researcher, he is the author together with pianist Leonora Armellini and cellist Ludovico Armellini of the world premiere recording of Mendelssohn’s Trio in D minor Op. 49 in the version for flute, cello and piano edited by the same composer; and he was the author of the rediscovery of the trio for the same ensemble by Nino Rota and its first performance in modern times at the Teatro La Fenice in Venice in 2015. He also unearthed some of Antonio Vivaldi’s pages for flute by recording them for the first time, and he also edited some world premieres by the same composer on modern instruments.
Born in Bologna (Italy) in 1991, began studing flute at twelve and graduated at eighteen at Conservatory “E. F. Dall’Abaco” in Verona achieveing the highest honors. After his diploma he won competition for the year’s best graduated music students in Italy. Winner of scholarship from french foundation “Zygmunt Zaleski” he later studied at Ecole Normale de Musique “Alfred Cortot” in Paris with Pierre-Yves Artaud and after that he grauated form the Lugano University of Music (Switzerland) and got the “Master in Advanced Studies” with the internationally renowned soloist Mario Caroli. Following his two masters, he perfected his skills under the guidance of Giampaolo Pretto and Nicola Campitelli.
