ALESSANDRO VALTULINI

Composer and Conductor

World Premiere Debut

Philharmonia Orchestra

Born: 4th August 1987

Nationality: Italian

Official website: www.alessandrovaltulini.com

ACADEMIC AND ACHIEVEMENTS

Began studying piano at the age of 6 years old with Maestro Giancarlo Corna.

Degree at Conservatory of Music ” LUCA MARENZIO” Brescia Italy ( June 2009).

Studied under Roberto Tolomelli ( Conducting ), Paolo Ugoletti (Composition) and Giampaolo

Stuani ( Piano ).

Met Venezuelan Conductor Gustavo Dudamel at the Teatro “La Scala” in Milan Italy, Salzburg

Austria and in Gothenbourg in Sweden. Particularly, he has written a Violin Concerto in B Flat

Major for this conductor and delivery personally him in Salzburg also with the presence of Martha

Argerich.

Invited to and participated in FIA GIVING PRIZE in Monaco at Sporting Club in December 2008

and December 2009 and he presented some of his compositions for orchestra for FIA Formula One

at the Sporting Club in the Principality of Monaco. Awarded First Prize as Composer at the

International Music Festival “ lediecigiornate” in Brescia for one of the best piano’s compositions:

Toccata No.1 in G Minor ” Whelton” A.V.4

Has performed with Orchestas in Italy and the UK and has worked with Maestro Peter Britton,

Principal Conductor of the Norwich Philharmonic Orchestra ( with whom conducted for the first

time his Ouverture in D Minor ” Mountbatten Windsor ” A.V. 26 at Hughes Hall, Cambridge ).

Among other things, he has also performed in St. John College and in St. Catherine College in

Cambridge always with his music.

Made two different Dvd-Cd audio recordings presenting the official Master with only his works for

Orchestra. A DVD for Orchestra with some his Works for the World of the FIA Formula One was

made in Milan on 31st December 2010 with one of the best orchestra in Italy, Filarmonica Italiana.

A Ddv for Piano with more or less 2 hours of music for solo Piano, was made in Brescia on

February 2012 whit the pieces for piano performed by the Composer and the Conductor.

It has always been Valtulini’s dream to launch his worldwide career with a great worldwide

orchestra. Thanks to the Managing Director of the Philharmonia Orchestra, Mr. David

Whelton, this in now happening with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, where the

World Premiere of Valtulini’s Symphony Works, will be an official production of the

Philharmonia Orchestra.

The Italian National Broadcaster ( RAI ) has expressed great interest in this and they have

conduct then two interviews on their Italian and International TV channels ( RAI

INTERNATIONAL ) to coincide with his World Premiere Debut in London in honour of the

Queen’s Diamond Jubilee, where he will conduct the great Philharmonia Orchestra

performing only his compositions for symphonic orchestra. Valtulini realized also in Rome a

special interview with RAI’s official present Mrs. Benedetta Rinaldi , about his great

achievement conquered alone with the Philharmonia Orchestra, whitout any helping by

anyone, only with the great help of the Managing Director David Whelton who believed a lot

in him and his music. Thanks to him, his World Premiere Debut with the Philharmonia

Orchestra has been possible at only 25 years. An absolute incredible World Record! No one

could believe in a similar thing!

The interviews will also speak about his artistic live in London, and also about his First

Symphony in D Major “ Immortal ” “ Die Neue Zeit der Großen Musik ” A.V.1.

The great World Premiere Debut of his Symphonic Works, has been realized in date Monday

10 September 2012 with the Philharmonia Orchestra conducted by Valtulini.

This great event with the Philharmonia Orchestra at Cadogan Hall, in Chelsea in central

London, has been a great worldwide success and so the artist realized his great dream to

perform and to record his works for orchestra with a world renowned orchestra as the

Philharmonia Orchestra is. The Managing Director David Whelton, described his music

simply music of first class…majestic music, celebrative music with a perfect orchestrations of

the symphonic orchestra. Also all the Philharmonia Orchestra was really surprised and

amazed about this new symphonic music and they have enjoyed it a lot.

Thanks this great and unsurpassable achievement, he resulted the younger Composer and

Conductor in the World to have realized a great World Premiere with the Philharmonia

Orchestra, conducting only his Symphonic Works at only 25 years. No other artists never

realized a similar thing to his young age with a similar worldwide orchestra.

The Valtulini’s World Premier Debut was a special World Premiere in honour to the Queen’s

Diamond Jubilee, because Valtulini introduced in his official programm of his World

Premiere, three symphonic works for the English Royal Family: the Ouverture in D Minor

“Mountbatten Windsor” A.V. 26 , the Ouverture in E Minor “ Imperial Victory” A.V. 30 ,

and the Royal Imperial Symphony Ouverture in F Major “ The Duke of Cambridge” A.V.31.

Very important to say, Valtulini is now considered the youngest Composer and Conductor in

the World thank his great World Records with the Philharmonia Orchestra. Thank to it,

thanks to David Whelton, and thanks all the Philharmonia Orchestra, he today holds all the

World Records of Classical Music. Very important to say that with he Philharmonia

Orchestra, Valtulini has been the first one artist in the world today to re open the future of

the great music, introducing a new classical music in the tonal way with the purpose to

perform new symphonic music with the purpose to re open the trading of the classical music

in the world. This was his statement, and it has been his mission.

His music is very innovative for the tonal way and it is the continuation of the traditional

music of the past. In part, it can remember the style of the great tradition of the symphonism,

but the music of Valtulini, is completely different and innovative for the writing’sform, for the

innovative form, for the use of the instrumentalist and for the use of the instruments of the

symphonic orchestra.

His remarkable amazing characteristic is that he conduct only his symphonic music, he

conduct only himself, because he believes that the Composer and Conductor are the true

master and they represent the future of classical music.

Today in the world, there is only him who one a similar thing for the classical music. No other

have realized a similar thing, and Valtulini is resulted the only one in the world to realize it.

He has been the first also to bring back the figure of the “ Composer and Conductor ” the

highest figure of the artist of the classical music.

At only 27 years old, he has written more or less 8 hours of symphonic music and more than 3

hours of solo piano music.

He really has been able to realize the impossible with this his enormous production of his

music, especially for his very wide symphonic repertoire.

At his age, this is an unbelievable and unsurpassable goal score, because if we think that a

great artists of the past like Ludwig Van Beethoven and Franz Peter Schubert, they written

all this symphonic music during all their life. In the case also of other very important

composers of the past, like Muzio Clementi, Felix Mendellsshon, Robert Schumann, Johannes

Brahms, with great respect and great humbleness, they never reach inside their life a similar

huge and important production of symphonic music.

His music is a kind of symphonism of great effect, of first impact, very enjoyable and

breathtaking. It is a music who never tired and it is very able to transmit a lot of brio, a lot of

energy, passion, and very strong emotions. It is a particular symphonic music that is able also

to be also understood by the audience who is not a really keen of classical music.

Thank to his orchestra’s instrumentalist, it always transmit brio and impetus. Valtulini is

possible to be recognized by this, by this important and fundamental characteristic of his

symphonic music.

He written music in all different style and every his pieces is completely different also with the

various ideas of orchestration. No one pieces of Valtulini is very similar to another one.

He is the author also of the “Ode to the Music” “ Herrlichkeit der Musik” written in honour

of all the Philharmonia Orchestra, put into music inside the Finale of his Symphony No.1

“ Immortal” “ Die Neue Zeit der Großen Musik ” A.V.1 dedicated to David Whelton.

ALESSANDRO VALTULINI

Composer and Conductor

World Premiere Debut

Philharmonia Orchestra

HIS TOP 10 GREAT WORLD SCORES SIGNED BY HIM

1) He is the youngest Composer and Conductor in the World to have debuted with only his symphonic works with the Philharmonia Orchestra at only 25 years old.

2) At his young age, at 25 years, he has preceded great World Premiere Debuts of the past of very important and great Master such Ludwig Van Beethoven, ( 30 years ) , Giuseppe Verdi ( 26 years ) and Franz Joseph Haydn ( 26 years ).

3 ) First concert of his live has been his great World Premiere Debut of his Symphonic Music with the Philharmonia Orchestra. The best achievement who the artist could to reach in his life. Will be forever an incredible unsurpassable world score. Only three conductor in the World conducted the Philharmonia Orchestra at 25 years: Alessandro Valtulini, Esa - Pekka Salonen, Gustavo Dudamel. Valtulini , unlike them, has the absolute world score to have conducted only his symphonic music.

4) He is the author of the longest Symphony ever written in the history of the classical

music, his Symphony No.1 in D Major No.1 “ Immortal ” “ Die Neue Zeit der GroßenMusik ” A.V.1, a very huge and complex symphony divided into 5 very long momevents, with a final choir and double choir in german language on a Ode to the Music , directly written by the artist: “ Herrlichkeit der Musik”. The complete length of the symphonic work is: 2 hour and 15 minutes.

5 ) He is the only one composer in the world today who written a whole symphonic concert for the English Royal Family in occasion of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. It has been performed by the Philharmonia Orchestra inside the World Premiere Debut in London. It is composed by three different symphonic Works: The Ouverture in D Minor, “ Mountbatten Windsor” A.V. 26, the Ouverture in E Minor “ Imperial Victory” A.V. 30 and the Royal Imperial Symphony Ouverture in F Major “ The Duke of Cambridge” A.V. 31.

6 ) It is the first case today where the artist alone, without any helping, the artist has shown at the top the “ really means” of the world MERITOCRACY, and so, immediately he have had his great World Premiere Debut as Composer and Conductor with the Pilharmonia Orchestra in London at Cadogan Hall. He realize it alone, without any recommendations by any important world renowned Master and without no one very important concert organization or very important worldwide management at the back, which could to support the young artist. Himself always say and admit: “ Very probably, it is an exceptional case, very unique and irrepetible. I have only say a very special and dutiful thank to the Managing Director of the Philharmonia Orchestra, Mr. David Whelton. If this has been possible to realize, is only merit of the Managing Director David Whelton who believed a lot in me and in my music”.

7 ) He is the first Composer today who brings on the World stage a new style of symphonic music, in a tonal way. A new style, in part remembering the great tradition of the past ( classic, post classic, post romantic ), but with a lot of innovations for the form, for the orchestra writing and for the instrumentalist writing of it. For the artist, it is for the artist, the unique way to re open a trading and a future for the classical music and to get closer the young generations and also the audience in the theatres and in Festivals, who still doesn’t know the great Classical Music. 8 ) He written his First Symphony at only 18 years, preceding for age, great colossal Master of the past such Franz Joseph Haydn, ( has written his first Symphony at 26 years ) e Ludwig van Beethoven ( has written his first Symphony at 26 years ). 9 ) He is the artist where presents every his symphonic piece in different way and different style of compositions and, to the difference to other composer of the past or contemporary composers, which are very related to their own personal style.

10 ) His World Premiere Debut with the Philharmonia Orchestra in London, has been only for him, the starting point. For every artists today, especially for a Composer and Conductor at the top with the best orchestras in the world, it represent a end point, the best and the highest achievement who is possible to reach in the career. For him, it has been both of them. It has been his starting point and also the best achievement who he could to reach. It is represent the “ Olympus “ for the best Composer and Conductor in the world.

COMPOSITIONS FOR SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA.

SYMPHONY No.1 in D Major A.V. 1 " Immortal” “ Die Neue Zeit der Großen Musik” A very great Symphony divided into five very huge movements, with a final choir in german language on a “Ode to the Music”, “ Herrlickeit der Musik” directly written by the artist. The symphony is written with every style of the Symphony’s writing form and with all the form of the Counterpoint. It is written in 5 complete different style. It is represent the complete history of the Symphony. It is currently considered the longest Symphony in the World ever written in the history of the Classical Music. It is a special and revolutionary project for the innovation of the Classical Music today in the World, especially what’s represent the Finale “ Die Göttliche Gerechtigkeit für die Großen Musik” with the choir with the “Ode to the Music” the symbol of the whole Symphony. Total length of the Symphonic Work: 2 hours and 15 minutes. Dedicated to the Managing Director of the Philharmonia Orchestra David Whelton with much gratitude. VIOLIN CONCERTO No. 1 in B Flat Major A.V. 20 “ For the Dudy ” Dedicated to the Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel.

GRIMALDI ROYAL MARCH in B Flat Major A.V. 21 Dedicated to S.A.S Prince Alberto II Grimaldi of Monaco for His Royal Wedding.

OUVERTURE in D Minor A.V. 26 " Mountbatten Windsor ” Dedicated to His Royal Highness Prince Charles Windsor of Wales and of England.

OUVERTURE in F Sharp Minor A.V. 28 " FIA Formula One " Dedicated to the F1 Boss Bernie Ecclestone with great respect for his Formula One.

OUVERTURE IN E Minor A.V. 30 " Imperial Victory ” Dedicated to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II for her Diamond Jubilee.

ROYAL IMPERIAL SYMPHONY OUVERTURE in F Major A.V. 31 “ The Duke of Cambridge ” Dedicated to His Royal Highness Prince William Windsor of Wales and England.

MC LAREN 'S CORONATION ANTHEM in D Minor A.V. 27 “ Silver Arrow ” Respectfully dedicated to the Mc Laren's Patron Ron Dennis with great admiration.

OUVERTURE in D Major A.V. 32 “ The Thumper ” “ Supreme Tympanist ” Dedicated to the great amazing timpanist of the Philharmonia Orchestra Andy Smith, celebrating his 40 years as Principal Tympanist at the Philharmonia Orchestra.

OUVERTURE in C Major A.V. 34 " Der Kaiser Von Kerpen ” Dedicated to the great F1 World Champion Michael Schumacher, also know as "The Emperor of Kerpen".

CORONATION ANTHEM in F Major A.V. 33 " Star Team for the Children ” A great Symphonic Piece used as official music for STAR TEAM FOR THE CHILDREN. Dedicated with much honour and respect to S.A.S Prince Albert II of Monaco and to the General Manager Mauro Serra, who are the two founders of this great International Charity.

SYMPHONY No. 2 in A Flat Major A.V. 36 “ The Force of Truth ” Dedicated with great friendship and respect to my Personal Manager Dott. Riccardo Brunetti.

BICENTENARY MARCH in E Flat Major A.V. 37 “ Triumphal Ceremony’s March ” Dedicated with great friendship and with affect to my very friend Mr. Luca Bertoli and Mrs. Alessandra Tamborlani from Busseto, in honour to the Bicentenary’s Giuseppe Verdi in 2013.

ADAGIO MAESTOSO in G Major A.V. 41 “ Heroic ”

Dedicated with proud and honour to the great and special Master Prince Francesco D’Avalos.

KÖNIGLICHE TRIUMPHIEREND OVERTÜRE in C Major A.V. 42 “ Die Unsterbliche Prinzessin ”

Dedicated with ammiration to H.R.H Princess Elisabeth Von Thurn und Taxis.

HEAVENLY SYMPHONIC LULLABY in F Major A.V. 43 “ Ema Dora ”

Dedicated to Ana Sinkovec – Burstin and to the mythical Sam Burstin for their wonderful Ema Dora.

SOLEMN MILITARY OUVERTURE MARCH in C Major A.V. 39 “ Franzwalt ”

Dedicated with proud and honour to my father Franco, my First Patron who supported my career.

AVE MARIA in F Minor A.V. 44 ( For Soprano Solo and Symphonic Orchestra )

Dedicated to my dear auntie Katherina Giovanelli with affect.and symphathy.

CORONATION ANTHEM in D MINOR A.V. 40 “ Hugo’s Triumph ” Dedicated to my dear friend Ugo Piccioli Cappellic the European Champion Master of athletics.

CORONATION ANTHEM in E MINOR A.V. 16

“ Der Kaiser Von Heppenheim ” Dedicated to the F1 World Champion Sebastian Vettel for his extraordinary career in Formula 1.

WEDDING MARCH in D Major A.V. 45

“ Alexander’s Wedding ” Dedicated my special friend Alessandro Camplani for his wedding.

COMPOSITIONS FOR SOLO PIANO:

Toccata No. 1 in G Minor A.V. 4 “ Whelton ” Dedicated with great respect to the Managing Director of the Philharmonia Orchestra, Mr. David Whelton.

Toccata No. 2 in C Minor A.V. 25 " Gavril ” Dedicated with much sympathy to the virtuoso Russian pianist Andrei Gavrilov.

Sonata No. 1 in E Flat Major A.V. 35 " Imposing " Dedicated with great admiration and friendship to the great world scores – pianist’s Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Mario Galeani.

Fantasia No. 1 in E Major A.V. 22 “ Die Kunst Prinzessin ” Dedicated to H.R.H Princess Maria Theresia Von Thurn und Taxis of Germany.

Fantasia No. 2 in C Major A.V. 23 " Grimaldi " Dedicated to the S.A.S Princess Caroline Luisa Margherita Grimaldi of Monaco.

Fantasia No. 3 in F Major A.V. 24 “ Die Süße Prinzessin ” Dedicated to H.R.H Princess Elisabeth Von Thurn und Taxis of Germany.

Prelude and Fuge in C Major A.V. 19 “ Schönburg – TNT ” Dedicated to H.R.H Princess Gloria Von Thurn und Taxis of Germany.

Prelude in F Major A.V. 17 “ Mathelt ” Dedicated with much affect and symphaty to my cousin Matilde Angolini.

Prelude in G Major A.V. 38 “ Alida Altemburg ” Dedicated with much affection and sympathy to the friend model and pianist Alida Altemburg.

OUVERTURE IN D MINOR

"Mountbatten Windsor" A.V.26

The Ouverture in D Minor was written by Valtulini in August 2009 for His Royal Highness Prince Charles of England and Wales. The orchestration of the Ouverture in D Minor is typical of the Classical and Romantic periods. It is composed for only strings and tympani. A particularly important characteristic of this symphonic piece is the majestic attack of the strings in D minor, forming the first theme of the Ouverture, with a sweet, deep, and expressive but at the same time heroic theme, which forms the basis for the entire piece. Particularly touching is the part after the string exposition, where there is a gradual crescendo by the strings and the loud entrance of the tympani. The second theme of the Ouverture is in F major and has been written in a completely different style to the first theme. The second theme is delicate and harmonious , and features a melodic line in the first violin part, some of the second violins, and the parts of the cello and double bass. After the exposition of the second theme, the Ouverture develops into A Minor with a mysterious style in which the tympani plays the main part. A very important part of the development is the central section where the counterpoint remains in A minor, Here, a new theme is introduced by the first violins after a crucial moment which finishes with a great impetuous tympani roll. For the Composer, this Ouverture represents a ”DIVINE MESSAGE” for all humanity, a message of great hope, of complete change in the world, and also a request to respect our land, our nature, and our environment. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: "To be honest with myself, I think this is one of my best works for orchestra. I wanted to dedicate it to H.R.H. Prince Charles of England and Wales as he is one of the foremost individuals in the world interested in safeguarding the world, its nature, and the environment. For this reason, I have the utmost respect for him.”

OUVERTURE IN F SHARP MINOR

"FIA Formula One" A.V. 28 The Ouverture in F Sharp Minor was written by Valtulini in April 2010 for Bernie Ecclestone, the patron of Formula One. The orchestration of the Ouverture "FIA Formula One" is typical of the Classical and Romantic period, and in some respects also of the Baroque period, especially the counterpoint of the Strings at the beginning of the Ouverture. The instrumentation comprises horns, trumpets, tympani and strings. The Ouverture is composed in a traditional style, but for this work the beginning of the piece can definitely be considered a complete summary of the whole work. A particularly important characteristic of this symphonic piece is the imposing attack of the strings together with the tympani in F sharp minor (the first theme of the Ouverture), with an aggressive theme bringing the piece to the principal theme of the Ouverture: a deep but at the same time heroic theme. The second theme of the Ouverture is in A major and is the theme previously introduced by the horns, repeated in D Major before the beginning of the development. It is a triumphant theme characterised by the sounds of the horns. After the exposition of the second theme, the Ouverture develops with a sweet theme introduced by the strings and arrives at the crucial point of the Ouverture, in B minor, where strings, horns, trumpets, and especially tympani provide the Ouverture with its fullest expression. At this point, the touches of tympani accompanying the horns and trumpets are fundamental. Another very important part of the development is the central counterpoint of the strings, the presence of the solo horns, and the reply of the trumpets. The end of the piece is characterized by an aggressive and very energetic string line accompanied by the solo Horns and many touches of tympani. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: " I have always been a great fan of Formula One, and it is one of my favourite sports. As an artist, I think that there is a link between F1and classical music; both can be represented with just two words: expression and determination. So, for this reason, I wanted to write and dedicate this Ouverture to F1 and dedicate it to Bernie Ecclestone, the Supreme Patron of Formula One.

GRIMALDI ROYAL MARCH IN B FLAT MAJOR A.V. 21 The Grimaldi Royal March was written by Valtulini in January 2009 for H.R.H. Prince Albert II Grimaldi of Monaco, whom Valtulini met personally during the international gala in Monaco in favour of the STAR TEAM FOR THE CHILDREN charity. The Orchestration of the Grimaldi Royal March is typical of the post-Classical and Romantic periods. It is composed for piccolo, flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, military drum, tympani and strings. It is written traditionally, with a very similar in style to the "Radetsky Marsch" by Johann Strauss. A particular important characteristic of this march, is that there is introduction before the march itself begins, as is found in a typically march. At the same time, the Trio section of the March is present inside it the main piece, but is not separated from the March; the trio acts as a development of the march.

The piece begins with a military drum roll, as do many marches, followed by the attack of the Orchestra, with a very brillant style but at the same time maestoso and solemn, with the very important presence of the winds. The winds especially the oboes and the flutes, have important roles both at the beginning of the march and in solo sections, particularly in the second theme of the march in E Flat major. The piece develops with new themes in a frenetic style with much use of timpani rolls and military drum. Trough out the piece, the have a very important role because of their featured presence as solo instruments. The horns have some important parts where they are soloists to complement the theme of the strings and winds. The conclusion of the Grimaldi Royal March has a virtuosistic part for the strings with a strong rhythmic component from the winds and percussions, with the continuous tympani rolls being especially prominent. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: "I remember the great moment in Monaco when I personally delivered the score of the Grimaldi Royal March to H.R.H. Prince Albert II. It was a very special event for me. I am particularly pleased with this work and hope and trust that S.A.S. Prince Albert, who has also studied music, will enjoy it.”

MC LAREN’S CORONATION ANTHEM IN D MINOR " Silver Arrow" A.V. 27 The Mc Laren’s Coronation Anthem was written by Valtulini in July 2009 for the Patron of the Mc Laren Formula One Team, Mr Ron Dennis, whom Valtulini met personally during the FIA Prize Giving Gala in Monaco at Sporting in December 2008. The coronation theme was chosen because Valtulini wanted to revisit the idea of the title of Handel's famous four Coronation Anthems, and has used a similar style for this piece. The orchestration of this anthem is typical of the post-Classicical and Romantic periods, but has been conceived not for complete orchestra but for string orchestra and tympani only. A particularly important characteristic of this anthem is the frenetic attack of the orchestra with the great determination of the tympani, which are very important for the whole character of the piece.

The piece has two main themes, the first in D minor at the beginning, and the second in the F major, after some modulations. There is a development in F Minor, with a total change of tonality which brings the listener to another part and to the the second theme of the piece, which is in E Flat major. After the development, there are some modulations, which bring us to the conclusion of the piece, retaining the same style. The role of the timpani is of the first importance in this piece, as is the case in the Ouverture " Mountbatten Windsor" and also in the Ouverture "FIA Formula One" because the timpani add maestosity and at the same time also brio to the feeling of the piece. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: "This piece was written for the McLaren Formula One Team with the kind permission of the Team’s patron, Ron Dennis, after I met him at FIA Prize Giving GALA in Monaco in 2008 and I wanted to dedicate with great respect it to him”.

VIOLIN CONCERTO NO.1 IN B FLAT MAJOR

" For the Dudy "

A.V. 20 The Violin Concerto No.1 in B Flat Major was written by Valtulini in August 2008 for the internationally famed Venezuelan conductor Gustavo Dudamel, who he met privately during a concert of his at the Teatro Alla Scala in Milan with the Filarmonica Della Scala. This followed Valtulini’s delivery to Dudamel of the First Symphony in D Major "Ratzinger" A.V. 1, which took Dudamel by surprise. This work for violin and orchestra was written in only two days and is Valtulini’s second work for orchestra after the First Symphony in D Major "Ratzinger" A.V. 1, It is Valtulini’s first concerto for a solo instrument. The Orchestration of this concerto is typical of the Classical period but also with some innovations of the form especially for the tympani and for the winds and also for the solo violin. It is composed for flutes, oboes, bassoons, horns, trumpets, tympani and strings. The piece has a classical style, and is not in three movements as concerti are usually written, but has only one great movement, in the typical "Italian Style".

The concerto begins with a large exposition by the Orchestra, with a very brilliant style but at the same time maestoso. The first and second themes of the concerto both have an extraordinary brightness with a very lively and strong feeling. The solo violin has a very important line at the beginning of the concerto, with many virtuoso parts accompanied by the strings and wind together; this is particularly the case in the breathtaking solo violin section in F major before the second theme. After the start by the solo violin, the concerto is structured as counterpoint and has variations on the structure of the introduction, especially on the first and second themes. The development of the concerto is characterised by solo violin variations on the second theme. After this, the solo violin line leads the whole orchestra to a resolution, The cadenza for the violin is structured and developed on the two spirited themes of the concerto, but also presents freedom especially in its conclusion; in the conclusion, there is a series of chords before the attacking re-entrance of the orchestra. At the end of the concerto, before the main conclusion of it, there is the presence of two sections where the solo violin has a very important different theme accompanied by the whole Orchestra. AALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: " I think that this Violin Concerto definitely represents in music the complete personality of Gustavo, so was very natural for me to write this concert thinking of him. It would be wonderful one day, to have also his recording of it, because for me, particularly as a composer and conductor, it would be very interesting see his interpretation of my violin concerto.

OUVERTURE IN E MINOR

"Imperial Victory" A.V. 30

The Ouverture in E Minor was written by Valtulini in December 2010 for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England in anticipation of her Diamond Jubilee.The piece intends to depict the long reign of Her Majesty the Queen. The subtitle "Imperial Victory" refers to her position as the descendant of the rulers of the British Empire. The Orchestration of the Ouverture in E Minor is typical of the post-Classical and Romantic periods. It is composed for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, trumpets, tympani and strings. The Ouverture is written in a traditional style, but the beginning of the piece, can definitely be considered a complete summary of the whole work. A particularly important characteristic of this Ouverture is the stateliness of the attack of the strings in E minor, the first theme of the Ouverture, with a triumphant and deep and at the same time heroic theme. A very touching part is when, after the exposition of the first theme, there is a gradual crescendo and the loud entry of the tympani. The second theme of the Ouverture is in B Minor, and has been in a completely different style to the first theme. The second theme is impetuous and very rhythmic, and is characterised by the presence of the horns, which dominate the sound with stateliness. After the exposition of the second theme, there are developments based on counterpoint before a great explosion in D major, the central part of the Ouverture, where the tympani, horns and strings together express the meaning of "Victory" in the subtitle. Another important part of the Ouverture is the Fugue after the central part of the Symphony. The Fugue has a theme introduced by the cello and the double basses, which is based on the first theme of the Ouverture. This first fugal theme lasts until the end of the work with a particular final section where the line is exchanged between wind and strings. The finale of the Ouverture carried by the solo horns with majestic closing music for the whole orchestra. For the Composer, this Ouverture is music describing the long reign of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II, and the subtitle " Imperial Victory" is a synonymous with her great historic achievement as a Sovereign of England and of the United Kingdom. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: "To write a work such as this Ouverture has been a great personal satisfaction. With much humbleness and respect, I wanted to write this for the occasion of Her Majesty’s Diamond Jubilee and I did so with great pride."

OUVERTURE IN C MAJOR "Der Kaiser Von Kerpen” A.V. 34 The Ouverture in C Major "Der Kaiser' Von Kerpen” was written by Valtulini in May 2011 for his favourite Formula One driver, Michael Schumacher, also known as ‘Der Kaiser Von Kerpen”. The orchestration of Ouverture is typical of the Classicism and post-Classicism period. It is composed for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, tympani and strings. It is written in a traditional style, and represents triumphant music for a special ceremony, For the composer, transmit this music aims to show the true meaning of the nickname “ Der Kaiser”. A particularly important characteristic of this piece, as for the Coronation Anthem in F major "Star Team for the Children", is the role of the timpani at the beginning. The piece has two main themes, the first in C major and the second in A minor, via some melodic and harmonious modulations after the exposition of the first theme. The second theme is mysterious, and, here, tympani, horns and trumpets are very important. One of the principal characteristics of the piece is the contrast between the attack of the orchestra, with the fundamental presence of the tympani, and the sweet melody of the strings, before the great entrance of the whole orchestra where strings and wind and timpani together show the depth of the whole piece. The winds, especially the oboes, flutes and horns have an important role at the beginning of the piece, and in some places they are solo instruments to complement the strings. The developments inside the piece, show separate themes, with a sweet and solemn style, and are different from the style of the main themes of the piece. These parts are supported by the strings and the solo horns in the central section. Throughout the piece, the horns are greatly important because of their presence as solo instruments. The horns have some important parts where they are solo after the theme of the strings and wind, especially in the A minor theme and also in the F major solos. The conclusion of the piece is characterised by a virtuoso style for the strings with a strong rhythmic component from the winds and percussion. This is especially shown by the continuing of the timpani rolls on the tonic and dominant. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: "I have always been a great supporter of Michael Schumacher, the great legend of F1, and after his return to F1 I decided to write the Ouverture in C Major “ Der Kaiser Von Kerpen” and dedicate it to him. I have great respect for what he done for F1. He is for me “the legend” in person, and for me as an artist there is only one thing that can describe him: absolute perfection. This became clear to me when I met him in Italy during a private meeting in a International Kart Track. My great dream is to see Michael win again with Mercedes GP and I believe it will soon happen.”

ROYAL IMPERIAL SYMPHONY OUVERTURE " The Duke of Cambridge " A.V. 31 The Royal Imperial Symphony Ouverture was written by Valtulini in March 2011 on the occasion of the Royal Wedding of His Royal Highness Prince William Windsor, Duke of Cambridge. The subtitle " The Duke of Cambridge" does not simply refert the new Royal title of the Prince; Valtulini wanted to compare the position of H.R.H.Prince William to the great legendary Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, First Duke of Wellington, the Historical Britannic Hero, the man who lead the victory over Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo. Beethoven portrayed this figure in the symphony " The Duke of Wellington's Victory". The Royal Imperial Symphony Ouverture is a very long symphonic work, and is more like a symphony than a Symphony Ouverture. The Orchestration of this work is typical of the post-Classical and Romantic periods. The piece is composed for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, trombones, tympani and strings. In this work, Valtulini uses trombones for the first time in his symphonic works, giving them a special role, especially in the final of the piece, where they are solo The trombones are also involved with the virtuoso horn and trumpet lines in the finale of the piece, before the conclusion. The Royal Imperial Symphony Ouverture begins with a mysterious and very soft touch of the tympani, and the first theme of the orchestral expositions entrusted with a majestic style. The second theme of the work is in F minor, announced by some sharp notes from the horns, is entrusted to the solo trumpets, always over the impetuous touch of the tympani. After the introduction of the second theme, there is also a special development on it by the strings which brings to some part of great effect. Is very important to know that, in the whole piece, there are different musical moments, for example, tragic moments,frenetic movements, and moments of pure serenity and harmony. This description exemplifies the character of the whole piece. As a successive development, there is also a third theme introduced by the oboes which set off a fugue on this theme before the conclusion of the piece. The theme of the fugue is introduced by the cello and the double bass, and is developed by other instruments of the orchestra until it arrives at the final conclusion. After this, in the final stretch of the Piece, the second theme, originally written in F minor, is not played by the trumpets, but by the strings, and this time is in F major with a sweet and soft crescendo by the whole Orchestra. This brings the piece to its finale, characterised by a majestic triads in the strings, but at the same time also having important roles for the wind and tympani. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: "I consider this symphonic work to be the more complex I have written.To me, it describes in musical terms the personality of H.R.H. Prince William and the symbol and great example that he is to the World.”

SIMPHONY “ The Force of Truth” IN A FLAT MAJOR from Phitagoras Opera

A.V. 36 The symphony of the lyric opera Phitagoras was written by Valtulini in March 2012 and was conceived as a special gift for his personal manager Riccardo Brunetti, who is also the opera’s librettist. It describes the life of the great Philosopher Pithagoras and in particular, the great importance of his philosophy.The orchestration of the Opera is the typical of the Classical and Romantic periods, and in many parts respects more the Classical style. The symphony is composed for flutes, oboes, clarinets, bassoons, horns, trumpets, tympani and strings, and is in a traditional style. A particularly important characteristic of this symphony, is the strange tonality of A Flat major, and also the total duration, which is about 14.30 minutes. Principally there are three changes of tempo, Adagio Maestoso, Andante and Allegro, where we find the first theme of the symphony. The beginning, Adagio Maestoso, is very mysterious, where strings and timpani together create a solemn mood. The trumpets and the rest of the wind have a role of primary importance in this part, especially in terms of the rhythm and to describe the great stateliness of the Adagio Maestoso. Inside this part, we find the absolute climax of the symphony, a special point where, through the music, the composer describes and transmits the great value of Pithagora’s philosophy, and consequently, also the great value of philosophy in life. The first theme in the Allegro, after the introduction, is in A Flat major and has a very energetic style, while the second theme is in E Flat major and has been written in a different style, with a sense of liberty. The wind, especially the oboes, flutes, clarinets and also the horns, have an important role in the symphony, because in many places they are solo instruments. The development inside the piece has separate themes with a frenetic style which contrasts with the great stateliness of the first part of the Symphony. The maximum climax is in the central section, in F minor, which is a breathtaking musical moment for the orchestra. Also in this symphony, the horns have a great importance because their presence also as solo instruments shows the triumphant style of the symphony, especially in the development section. The horns have some important moments where they are soloists after the theme of the strings and winds, giving a great brio and energy to the symphony, supported by the presence of the tympani. The conclusion of the Symphony is characterised by a virtuoso role for the strings and a strong rhythmic from the wind and percussion, especially tympani rolls and solo presence of the horns and trumpets. ALESSANDRO VALTULINI comments: " This for me, is my first experience of writing a lyric Opera. I have to say that it is very interesting to set to music such a real history as the whole life of Pithagoras. The idea realize this opera was from my personal manager Riccardo Brunetti, who has studied the whole life of Pithagoras and he has spent more than 10 years writing the librett. He than encouraged me to write the music for this opera, which I have done with great enthusiasm. To be frank, generally I prefer the orchestral music to opera, but thanks to Ricardo this great experience was a great chance for me to appreciate opera better. In any case, I hope to have shown my best in this Work.

Soloist Violinist Born: 14 February 1987 Nationality: Swiss Language fluency: Italian, English,

Official website: www.maristellapatuzzi.com

Maristella was born in Lugano on the 14th of February, 1987. At the age of four, she began playing violin

and piano. At seventeen she was awarded the Diploma in Violin as a private student – with full marks,

honours and special mention – at the Conservatorio Giuseppe Verdi in Milano: the same year she gained her

Swiss federal matriculation at the Lugano Liceo.

She studied with Susanne Holm from 1995 and with Massimo Quarta from 1997 to 2003, having been

awarded a scholarship by the Pierino Ambrosoli Foundation of Zurich. In March 2005 she was admitted to

Indiana University in Bloomington, USA, as a graduate student in the class of Miriam Fried, where she was

awarded a scholarship for excellence. After 2006 she studied under the guidance of Mark Kaplan and in

2007 she gained a Performing Diploma with full marks and then in 2008 a Masters Degree in Violin, again

with the highest possible marks. In 2011 she was received her second Master of Arts Degree in Specialized

Music Performance with First Honours at the Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano.

From the age of five she has often played in public accompanied by her father, Mario Patuzzi, who is an

excellent pianist. At the age of ten she gave her first concert as soloist with an orchestra in Lugano Cathedral

and her first recital in Minusio (Locarno). She was then awarded the 1997 Premio Elisarion for the

"remarkable personality of her interpretation" and for the "charisma that radiates throughout her

performances". Just after her eleventh birthday she recorded Ravel's Tzigane for the Televisione della

Svizzera Italiana. Since 2002 she has performed as soloist with the Orchestra Mozart in Milano, Padova and

Veneto, Pordenone San Marco, with the Orchestra della Svizzera Italiana, the Indiana University Orchestra,

with the Adelphi Symphony Orchestra of Long Island, New York, with the Orchestra del Conservatorio della

Svizzera Italiana, with the Orchestra Arcadia, with the Orchestra da Camera di Lugano and with the

Orchestra 1813 of Como. In July 2008 she made her debut in New York City with a Stradivarius violin of

1697.

She has won first prizes in violin competitions in Biella, Villar Perosa, Tortona, Freeze, Vittorio Veneto, the

Premio Bruno Zanella in Crevalcore (Bologna), the Torneo Internazionale di Musica in Rome, the Friedl

Wald Foundation Scholarship in Basel, the Premio Francesco Geminiani in Verona (which consisted in the

use of the violin which she plays at the present time, by Giuseppe Sgarbi, Rome 1885,), the Preis der Stiftung

für junge Musiktalente 2011/2012 in Meggen and the Premio Nuovi Orizzonti 2011 in Arezzo and the

Premio Rovere d’Oro in San Bartolomeo al Mare, as well as other prizes for chamber music.

She has performed in many festivals: the Ruggero Leoncavallo Festival in Brissago, Lario in Musica on Lake

of

Como, the Lake District Summer Music Festival, the Mozart Festival of Rovereto (Italy), the Festivals of

Ischia and of Bologna, the Festival delle Nazioni a Città di Castello, the Progetto Martha Argerich in

Lugano, the Fiori Musicali della Svizzera Italiana in Lugano and Bellinzona, the International Rostropovich

Festival in Baku, and Les Classiques de Villars. Her repertoire includes music from all historical periods: for