Federico Mondelci guest of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic and the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra

A number of important appointments distinguished the artistic work of Federico Mondelci at this end of 2012. It begins Sunday 11November in the prestigious concert season of the St. Petersburg Philharmonic in the historic hall considered a symbol of the classic music heritage of all the time.

Here Mondelci, now a regular guest (and already scheduled for the coming seanson 2013-2014), will start as conductor and soloist blending in a program that compares great symphonic works of the twentieth century. Under the tittle “Contrasts” will present italian music; in the first part of the concert there are two compositions that , despite their reputation, are performed for the first time in Russia: “Variazioni Canoniche” after A. Schoemberg serie Op 41 and “Concerto for Orchestra” by Goffredo Petrassi.

In a ‘contrast’ that os only of language and not in the artistic value, the second part of the program sees Mondelci also as soloist as well as conductor, to broaden the vision to the music of Javier Girotto and to film music by Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone (orchestrated by composers Giovanni Indulti and Roberto Granata)

From Russia to Thailand, on December 9th Mondelci will agin appear as soloist and conductor with the Bangkok Symphony Orchestra in the Thai capital. The concert is included in the celebration for the 85th birthday of he King. Once again the program ‘without borders and without barriers’ propose real ‘classics’ of American music (Ouverture to Candide by Bernstein, Gershwin’s An American in Paris), very famous pages of Porter, Ellington and others (with the singer Cristina Zavalloni) and other significant repertoire of songs including a suite for saxophone and orchestra written by composer Stefano Nanni.




BIOGRAPHY
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FEDERICO MONDELCI

In the last 20 years, Federico Mondelci has established himself as one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. His principal studies were at the Conservatorio Statale di Musica ‘G. Rossini’ in Italy and later with Jean-Marie Londeix at the Bordeaux Conservatoire, France. In 1981, he was awarded the ‘Premier Prix et Medaille d’Or a l’Unanimite. Alongside the saxophone, his studies also included singing, composition and conducting.

Federico Mondelci has represented Italy on several occasions in the World Saxophone Congress. These include performances in Germany, Japan, USA, and Spain. In Italy, he has performed as soloist with all the major orchestras, including the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala at La Scala, Milan, conducted by Seiji Ozawa and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. During recent seasons, Mondelci has frequently performed in Russia and now enjoys a particularly close relationship with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.

Federico Mondelci has been an active promoter of contemporary music and innovator of instrumental technique. Numerous compositions have been dedicated to him and subsequently performed and broadcast for many important venues in Europe and America. His recording of ‘Kya’ by Giacinto Scelsi, was recently awarded the ‘Diapason d’Or’ and a CD for RCA included music written for him by Italian composers. In 2006, Mondelci has given the world premiere of the Concerto for Saxophone and Orchestra by the New Zealand composer, John Psathas.

As a conductor has appeared regularly throughout Italy with many important orchestras. In recent seasons, Mondelci has been a frequent guest in Germany and Russia, directing concerts to great acclaim including outstanding soloists as Ilya Grubert, Michael Nyman, Kathryn Stott, Pavel Vernikov, Massimo Mercelli, Francesco Manara, Luisa Castellani.

On saxophone, following his recording for Delos in 1999, Federico Mondelci has given highly successful tours throughout Europe and America, performing his own arrangements of Tangos by Astor Piazzolla.
Other recordings in collaboration with the Italian Saxophone Quartet and with the English pianist Kathryn Stott are listed in Chandos and Delos catalogues.

The concert tour 2009-2010 includes Italy, Finland, Germany, Israel, Russia, U.S.A., New Zealand. In 2010 he will also appear as soloist and conductor in the main season of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
(www.federicomondelci.com)






FEDERICO MONDELCI

In the last 20 years, Federico Mondelci has established himself as one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. His principal studies were at the Conservatorio Statale di Musica ‘G. Rossini’ in Italy and later with Jean-Marie Londeix at the Bordeaux Conservatoire, France. In 1981, he was awarded the ‘Premier Prix et Medaille d’Or a l’Unanimite. Alongside the saxophone, his studies also included singing, composition and conducting.

Federico Mondelci has represented Italy on several occasions in the World Saxophone Congress. These include performances in Germany, Japan, USA, and Spain. In Italy, he has performed as soloist with all the major orchestras, including the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala at La Scala, Milan, conducted by Seiji Ozawa and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. During recent seasons, Mondelci has frequently performed in Russia and now enjoys a particularly close relationship with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.

As a conductor has appeared regularly throughout Italy with many important orchestras. In recent seasons, Mondelci has been a frequent guest in Germany and Russia, directing concerts to great acclaim including outstanding soloists as Ilya Grubert, Michael Nyman, Kathryn Stott, Pavel Vernikov, Massimo Mercelli, Francesco Manara, Luisa Castellani.
His are listed in Chandos and Delos catalogues.

The concert tour 2009-2010 includes Italy, Finland, Germany, Israel, Russia, U.S.A., New Zealand. In 2010 he will also appear as soloist and conductor in the main season of the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra.
(www.federicomondelci.com)