The world's first dancing symphony orchestra "CONCORD ORCHESTRA" presents a new show "Symphonic Rock Hits", the program "Wings of the Griffin".
Have you ever heard rock hits performed by the CONCORD ORCHESTRA symphony orchestra? It's amazing!
October 19, 2018 at 19:00 on the stage of the Kaluga Regional Philharmonic, you will be able to experience the real drive on the show "Wings of the Griffin" performed by the symphony orchestra "CONCORD ORCHESTRA". Artistic director and chief conductor Fabio PIROLA (Italy).
What rock hits will be featured on the new show?
You will hear the legendary compositions of Linkin Park, Queen, Scorpions, Metallica, System of a down, Evanescence, Dire Straits, Depeche Mode, Deep Purple, Guns N "Roses, Nirvana, Roxette, Alphaville, Aerosmith, Nightwish, Muse, Rammstein. Symphony musicians orchestra "CONCORD ORCHESTRA" will perform arrangements of works by famous rock bands in such a way as to amaze you again and again with the crazy sound of rock hits!
What does new program"Gryphon Wings" rich and colorful?
Griffin - mythical creature with the wings of an eagle and the body of a lion. In the new show, the CONCORD ORCHESTRA musicians dressed as griffins symbolize power over heaven and earth. Possessing speed and strength, they move around the stage. The combination of the two main elements creates amazing emotions on stage.
Why is the new show so bright that the audience is experiencing a real drive?
Musicians do not sit on chairs - they dance with their instruments and create drive on stage. All movements are choreographed. In order to realize the whole plan, the symphony orchestra performs all the compositions from memory and without music stands on the stage. Unique video installations and lighting effects create an atmosphere and make the show enchanting. The costumes for the show participants were created by a group of designers from St. Petersburg and are part of the CONCORD ORCHESTRA brand.
The remaining elements of the SHOW and PERFORMANCE remain in the strictest confidence.
You can feel amazing emotions if you come to the Kaluga Regional Philharmonic Society on October 19, 2018 at 19:00 and plunge into the atmosphere of the melodies of famous rock bands at the unique show "Wings of the Griffin"!
Event duration: 2 hours (with intermission).
Age limit: 12+
Organizer: producer center "Masterpieces of Music".
"Concord Orchestra" is a young symphony orchestra that is not afraid to experiment and is actively moving towards its success. It was formed in 2015 in St. Petersburg under the guidance of a young talented Italian conductor Fabio Pirola. And already now we can say that the team has its own unique style that distinguishes it, and perhaps will allow it to occupy a separate niche in the musical Olympus between show business and symphonic music.
The program "Symphonic rock hits", with which the history of the orchestra begins.
The founders of the orchestra spent exactly a year on the selection of a repertoire made up of the legendary compositions of the rock bands Metallica, Linkin Park, Rammstein, Scorpions, Survivor, The Beatles, Led zeppelin, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Depeche Mode, Europe, Steve Vai, Queen, Status Quo, Bon Jovi, Muse, Maroon 5, AC/DC and arranged hits for classical symphony orchestra. The choice of performers for the Concord Orchestra was also not easy. After all, in addition to excellent professional skills, you need qualities that are unusual for classical performers, namely the ability to dance on stage, play without scores, and, perhaps, the most important thing is a willingness to experiment, a crazy touring schedule and a desire to create something new. It was not an easy task, and the young conductor Fabio Pirola did an excellent job of it.
After the final preparation of the "Symphonic Rock Hits" program, "Concord Orchestra" went on a grandiose tour of Russia. Forty-three Russian cities in their tour schedule. Every day the Concord Orchestra gives a concert in a new city. Considering the distances, one can imagine what a physical and emotional burden it is for musicians. The Russian audience appreciated the innovative approach of Fabio Pirola to the creation of the Symphonic Rock Hits program, because each concert is accompanied by a standing ovation and enthusiastic words of gratitude in social networks.
The performance of the Concord Orchestra can hardly be called a concert. Rather, it is an unusual delightful show, where the playing of the orchestra is accompanied by dynamic lighting effects, and the musicians themselves and the conductor are in constant motion. Powerful sound of instruments in the hands of professional musicians: delicate violins, hard sounds of violas, power of double bass, jazz timbre of saxophones, rock and roll drive of guitars and drums. The moment you see Fabio Pirola conducting in the program “Symphonic Rock Hits”, you get the feeling that you have witnessed something absolutely incredible. The way he directs the production is not only extraordinary energy, charisma and musicality, but also the embodiment of a completely new conductor's concept. All this makes an enchanting impression on the audience. Some compositions are accompanied by elements of theatrical productions, and this makes them especially memorable. For me, it was Limp Bizkit's "Behind blue eyes" and Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the silence" by the Concord Orchestra.
"Symphonic Rock Hits" is not the only program of the orchestra. Astor Piazzolla's Passion Tango comes out in February and is dedicated to all those in love, while Johann Strauss's Snow White Ball is timed to coincide with the Christmas holidays.
We contacted Fabio Pirola, conductor of the Concord Orchestra, and he kindly agreed to answer our questions.
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Let's start with you, Maestro, how did you, a Milanese, end up in Russia?
The first time I came to Russia as a tourist with my family, making a classic week-long tour: St. Petersburg, Moscow and the cities of the Golden Ring of Russia.
Later, I came to St. Petersburg for my first conducting master class with maestro Jorma Panula. I really liked the city and in a sense I realized that I would come back here again.
Have you always dreamed of becoming an orchestra conductor? How and when did you realize that this is your path?
I never dreamed of becoming an orchestra conductor. It was a conscious, consistent choice. It wasn't until I graduated as a violinist and worked as a professional musician for a few years that I realized that I could do more and that leading an orchestra was really my path.
How was the idea of creatingConcord OrchestraWhy did you choose this name?
Concord is derived from the word "concordia", meaning agreement and harmony. Thus, the word Concord in the title emphasizes that the symphony orchestra can perform any repertoire, including rock. I guess, that
the idea of consent is very important in our turbulent and restless historical period.
In what year was it formed?
Concord Orchestra»?
Now the second season of the orchestra is coming to an end. The first concerts took place in the spring of 2016, followed by the first season (2016/2017) and then a dizzying and successful crescendo of music and employment.
Your orchestra is made up of a fairly large number of musicians who, in addition to excellent command of their instrument, must also have a certain familiarity with dance, be able to move on stage: traits that are not characteristic of the musicians of a classical symphony orchestra. What are the criteria for selecting members of your team?
At present, in Russia, as well as throughout the world, there are no such musicians. Therefore, during the casting, I choose talented musicians who love such performances and have a natural predisposition.
Subsequently, I work not only as an orchestra conductor, but also as a psychologist, coach, choreographer, revealing in the musicians more and more the kinesthetic and empathic perception that is fundamental for this type of show.
Your tour of Russia is really very intense: every day a new site, and I read that the journey takes place in a bus. What cities or places made the strongest impression on you? And how is the audience different?
First of all, this is the city of Rossosh, where I visited the Museum of the Great patriotic war. I was touched to see the artifacts of the Alpini army, reminiscent of the 100,000 dead Italians in Russia.
I will never forget the monument in the city center dedicated to the soldiers of Alpini, with a commemorative inscription: “From the tragic past, to the friendship of the present and the brotherly cooperation of the future!” It is opposite kindergarten built and donated by Italians to Russian children.
The public in provincial towns very emotional and warm, and in big cities very strict and demanding. Really different.
How do you manage to concentrate while on tour?
In 2000, in Italy, I took part in my first training "Education of a Musician", conducted by Professor Marco Brazzo. Since then, I have always tried to practice, along with musical training, also psychological training. This is especially important when the pace of life becomes so frantic and stressful.
Please describe your typical day.
Rise at 7 am, breakfast at 8, 5-6 o'clock transfer by bus, lunch, sound tuning, rehearsal, performance, dinner, transfer to the hotel.
How difficult is it to coordinate the work of such a large team? Are there tense moments given the daily stress, or is there general agreement?
Of course, there are many tense, nervous moments, however, this only means that the group consists of living people.
You just need to direct this energy in a constructive way, using fundamental psychological preparation.
I believe that each theater has its own acoustics, equipment, its own space on the stage: were there any unexpected situations that could interfere with the success of the show?
Of course, we need to be able to adapt and optimize the space. In addition, the development of kinesthetic and empathic sensation is fundamental. Only in this case, you can cope with any situation without panic.
From a technical point of view, there are also different situations, but experienced technical specialists work with us.
What impressed you the most in Russia?
Beautiful girls! And when they give you flowers at concerts!
Besides, I love nature. To see the vast expanses of Russia is something special for me.
In which Russian city would you like to live, and which one would you recommend visiting as a tourist?
I would like to live and live for a long time in St. Petersburg. For tourists, I would advise you to go to the Russian hinterland and, of course, travel along the Trans-Siberian Railway.
What Russian city have you never been to? (which seems impossible given the pace of your tour)?
Unfortunately, I don’t know much about Siberia, but we have a tour with an orchestra planned for the spring of 2019. I can't wait for this time!
How are you with the Russian language?
I understand almost everything, but I would like to speak better, use cases and inflect verbs correctly. This will take a little more time.
Your hobby?
I love the sea and sailing.
What are the most significant differences between Italy and Russia in your area?
In the field of music in Russia there is still the enthusiasm that was in Italy in the 70s and 80s. Everywhere there is a feeling that everything is changing rapidly.
I really hope that here in Russia they know how to wisely resist the profound changes that await us in the coming years.
Do you think it would be difficult to offer the same program of speeches to an Italian audience?
Yes, absolutely right! They say that the taste of the Italian public is the most complex and capricious in the world. All the producers and agents with whom I communicate, and even the Italians, in last years experience significant difficulties in working in Italy.
From your resume, I see that you have worked all over the world. Along with Russia, these are Germany, the USA, Great Britain, Bulgaria and even Oman. What is the most useful experience from this experience?
At the level of education, I think that Russia, especially St. Petersburg, is undoubtedly the most significant city. Definitely worth living there for a few years!
What advice would you give to a young person who wants to choose a career as a conductor?
It is an elite profession reserved for the few, and moreover, it will undergo profound changes in the coming years.
You need to have a great desire and great willpower.
What are your plans for the future?
New performances, tour in Europe, China. Fingers crossed and hope everything goes well.
"CONCORD ORCHESTRA" is the world's first dancing symphony orchestra. Professional musicians - pupils of famous conservatories, famous music academies of Russia and Europe have created a unique project, combining music and dance into a single space.
The orchestra performs under the direction of the Italian conductor Fabio Pirola, a representative of one of the most famous musical dynasties in Milan. Fabio brilliantly graduated from the State Conservatory "Gaetano Donizetti" in Bergamo (Italy), the International Academy of Music "Claudio Abbado" in Milan (Italy) and "Juilliard" in New York (USA).
The concerts of the CONCORD ORCHESTRA symphony orchestra are filled with passionate Italian temperament and emotionality.
In 2016, Fabio led a team of talented, creative, open to experiments, looking for new forms of creative self-realization, highly professional Russian and European musicians of the CONCORD ORCHESTRA symphony orchestra.
Musicians play the music that inspires them. While dancing, they improvise, the sounds of music turn into a plastic drawing, and symphony concerts become bright original shows. The virtuoso performance gives a new sound to the masterpieces of classical music, folk rock, rock hits, music from popular films.
For three years, the orchestra released 3 of its own programs (“Symphonic Rock Hits”, “Snow-White Ball by Johann Strauss”, “Passion Tango of Astor Piazzolla”), gave more than 300 concerts at cult music venues in Russia, including 15 concerts in Moscow at stage of the State Kremlin Palace.
Together with the orchestra, the "stars" of rock music, famous chansonniers, famous opera singers. Among them: Francis Goya and Riccardo Fogli.
In March 2018, joint concerts were held at the main venues in Russia with the legend of world cinema music, French composer Michel Legrand, and in April 2018 with British musician Ken Hensley, songwriter of the URIAH HEEP band.
The orchestra's repertoire includes more than 60 of the most popular hits of rock legends: Metallica, Linkin Park, Rammstein, Scorpions, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Nirvana, Aerosmith, Depeche Mode, Queen, Bon Jovi, Muse, AC/DC.
The powerful sound of instruments in the hands of professional musicians, the richness of violins, the harsh sounds of violas, the charm of cellos, the power of the double bass and the rock and roll drive of the drums make rock music even more explosive!
In 2017, the orchestra held a tour of 44 cities of Russia with a rock program. More than 100 thousand people saw the show. From October to December 2018, the orchestra went on a big tour already in 54 cities of Russia. These concerts were a real musical discovery and breakthrough: amazing lighting, unique video installations, costumes, choreography. Musicians play their favorite melodies by heart.
Classical music is the first love of CONCORD ORCHESTRA.
Every December, magic happens: the orchestra arranges a ball, a real one - with the enchanting music of Johann Strauss, the magical vocals of the best opera performers of St. Petersburg, amazing ballroom dancing on the stage. Guests come to the ball in white. The stage and hall are always decorated with thousands of white flowers, turning the hall into a snow-white fairy tale.
The show "Snow-White Ball by Johann Strauss" is already a tradition. New Year should be welcomed nicely. The Imperial Waltz, Viennese Blood, The Life of an Artist, Thunder and Lightning, Light Blood, In the Pavlovsk Forest, On the Beautiful Blue Danube, the Egyptian March and the beloved Radetzky March are heard from the stage ". Orchestra conductor Fabio PIROLA turns to face the audience and begins to conduct their applause.
The traditional program is dedicated to love and passion. The world stars of the Argentine tango excitingly, temperamentally, sensually play a choreographic performance on the stage, the color of the show is added by the bandoneon.
The director of the show is the famous dancer and choreographer Silvio GRAND (Argentina). The show is attended by dancers - winners of the Campeonato Mundial de Baile de Tango and winners of the Tango Dance World Championship (Buenos Aires, Argentina). Vocalists - Golden voices of Argentina Cesar Camargo and Martin Alvarado. The program includes the most popular tango works: "Oblivion", "Adios Nonino", "Libertango" and concerts from the series "The Seasons in Buenos Aires". Traditionally, the orchestra performs Astor Piazzolla's Tango of Passion program in February, when the whole world celebrates Valentine's Day.
