SAMIT Event Group presents the launch of “VIP Classical – Cultural Music Circle,” a groundbreaking endeavour that represents the new face of the much-loved VIP Classical series. For its first entry of the season, audiences will be able to witness three Italian maestros in a trio recital, as cellist Ludovica Rana, pianist Giuliano Mazzoccante, and violinist Riccardo Zamuner come together in a concert organised by SAMIT Event Group under the auspices of the Embassy of Italy in the United Arab Emirates.

SAMIT is the premier Event & PR management group, leading the expansion of global arts & culture heritage throughout the Middle East, specialising in producing significant events in classical music, opera, theatre, and performance arts for the region. With this project, audiences will be treated to a unique and intimate concert experience, allowing for close interaction with the artists in a private setting.

Among her many achievements, Rana has won First Prize at the 30th “Mario Benvenuti” Rassegna Nazionale. Mazzoccante, meanwhile, is the Artistic Director of Teatro Marrucino, one of the historical theatres in Italy. Riccardo Zamuner is the founder, first violin, and Maestro Concertatore of the Orchestra Accademia di Santa Sofia.

I PART

Ludwig van Beethoven
Trio in C minor, Op.1 No.3

• I. Allegro con brio
• II. Andante cantabile con variazioni
• III. Menuetto. Quasi Allegro
• IV. Finale. Prestissimo

Sergei Rachmaninoff
Trio élégiaque No.1 in G minor

II PART

Arthur Mattli
Kleine Erzählung (Mică poveste)
For Piano Solo

Alexey Shor
7 Pieces for Piano Trio

• Addio
• Coming of Age
• Farewell Nocturne
• King Matt the First
• Luxembourg Garden
• St. Elmo Barcarolle
• Schubertango

Felix Mendelssohn
Trio No.1 in D minor, Op.49

• I. Molto allegro e agitato
• II. Andante con moto tranquillo
• III. Scherzo. Leggero e vivace
• IV. Finale. Allegro assai appassionato