Dec. 9 – The Italian Cultural Institute in Cologne celebrates Christmas with a concert by the Cremona Quartet to be held on December 12 (at 7pm) at the Institute’s headquarters. Cristiano Gualco (violin), Paolo Andreoli (violin), Simone Gramaglia (viola) and Giovanni Scaglione (cello) will perform works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Shostakovich, Luigi Boccherini and Giuseppe Verdi. The Cremona Quartet was founded in 2000 at the Accademia Stauffer of Cremona, quickly establishing itself as one of the most interesting ensembles on the international scene. The international press considers it the heir of the Italian Quartet, highlighting the artistic and interpretative qualities and major broadcasters around the world that regularly transmit their concerts. Their rich discography was developed with Decca and Audite, and has emerged among the most interesting in the world. (Red)
