Violin Concert: Mara Matteoli

Get ready for an exceptional afternoon of classical and contemporary music at the Newman Center, featuring violinist Mara Matteoli and classical guitarist Luciano Marazzo. This remarkable concert will take the audience on a journey through a rich selection of pieces that beautifully showcase the unique blend of violin and guitar. The program includes the rhythmic intensity of Astor Piazzolla’s History of Tango, spanning three vibrant movements, and the intricate elegance of Antoine Blavet’s La Vibray, presented in all five movements.

Audiences will also experience the dazzling Csárdás by Monti, a sonata by the legendary Niccolò Paganini, and Mauro Giuliani’s delightful Duettino Facile. To cap off the afternoon, the musicians will perform Antonio Vivaldi’s celebrated Winter from The Four Seasons, finishing with a strong and energetic conclusion in Movement 1. An encore performance of Stanley Myers’ Cavatina will bring this unforgettable concert to a close.

This concert is free of charge, offering attendees a chance to support the Newman Center’s fundraiser through the purchase of exclusive apparel and Newman Center coffee. With two brief intermissions, this is an afternoon not to be missed for lovers of classical music.