Who needs an orchestra when you have Angelo Villani – Sean Rafferty

Villani’s eclectic transcriptions on the album are kaleidoscopic in range, drawing on a huge array of inspirations such as his arrangement of Mozart’s Lacrymosa from the Requiem, evoking the gothic atmosphere of Maria Yudina’s 1954 rendition. Villani gives all the transcriptions a personal touch, talking advantage of the piano’s ability to act as a solo and accompanying instrument, creating symphonic effects likened to an orchestra.

Programme

Franck/Villani Piano Quintet (first movement)

Mozart/Sultikov/Villani Lacrymosa

Purcell/Villani Dido’s Lament

Massenet/Villani Crepuscule from Manon

Tchaikovsky/Villani Reminiscences from Romeo and Juliet

Weil/Villani Bilbao Song

Liszt/Villani Legende #2

Erroll Garner/Villani Teach me tonight

Angelo Villani, piano

Format

Arrive at 6:30 to enjoy a drink and aperitivo ahead of an hour-long concert starting at 7pm, followed by restaurant and bar service. The ticket price includes the music ad a main course. Vegetarian and vegan options will be available. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements at checkout. We will reach out to get your pre-order.

Further to this recital, Angelo has the pleasure to invite you to spend a weekend in his company amid the remarkable collection of instruments held by Mrs Giulini at her villa outside Milan, following a sensational performance of Rigoletto at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala. More information here.