Italian Opera Air
When: 30.08.2026 17:00
Where: 48.859288, 2.350514
Organizer: Admin
Bertrand Giraud
Bertrand Giraud, winner of international competitions, is a renowned pianist who performs solo, recital and orchestra in the world's largest venues. He is also a highly sought after chamber music partner, as well as jury and artistic director of many musical events.
Graduated from the National Superior Conservatories of Paris and Geneva with the highest distinctions in piano and chamber music, he completed his training with masterclasses with prestigious musicians such as András Schiff, Bruno Canino and Paul Serkin, and was influenced by artistic encounters with personalities such as Christian Zerah and Aldo Ciccolini. His varied career and experience with international orchestras such as Lodz philharmonics, Lublin and Teplice, as well as his work with musicians such as Pierre Amoyal and Sophie Koch, testify to his versatility.
He is also active in contemporary musical creation, having recently collaborated with the Quartet Monticelli and Frédéric Chatoux for the creation of Martin Kutnowski's Al ver mis horas de fiebre. Along with his concertist career, he has served as a piano professor at the CRD of Raincy for several years and has taught masterclasses in renowned institutions such as Pristina University of Music, the Superior Conservatory of Lebanon and the Yonsei University of Seoul.
Over the years, Bertrand Giraud has recorded 25 CDs for labels such as Anima-records, Erol and Maguelone, where he explores a repertoire ranging from classical to less well known works, including world premieres. These recordings were praised by critics for their musical depth and originality.
https://www.bertrandgiraud.net/
Silvia Di Falco
Silvia Di Falco is a lyrical singer with unanimous recognition. In 2004 she graduated with the highest distinctions at the "V. Bellini" Musical Institute in Catania. After graduation, she continued her training with a postgraduate academic specialization at the "G. B. Martini" Conservatory in Bologna. She perfected her vocal technique with several of the world's greatest masters, including William Matteuzzi, Raina Kabaivanska, Renato Francesconi, R. Maragliano, Elio Battaglia and Luciana Serra, who accompanied her artistic and professional development.
She made her debut in 2004 in Catania in opera Lo Frate 'Nnamorato by Giovanni Battista Pergolesi, where she performed the role of Vannella under the direction of Maestro Cinzia Pennesi. From then on, his career took on an international dimension, giving him the praise of criticism and the public thanks to the power of his voice and his scenic charism.
During her career, she had the opportunity to perform in many prestigious venues around the world, including New Jersey and Florida in the United States, Panama, Egypt, Poland, Mexico, France, Germany, Spain, Finland, Turkey, Macedonia and Croatia. She received the Public Prize at the VI International Competition "Voci per l'Opera e l'Operetta Carlos Gomes" in Turin, rewarding her exceptional stage presence and performance qualities.
In the lyrical repertoire, she embodied major roles: Adina in Donizetti's L'Élixir d'amour at Palazzo Sforzesco in Milan, Musetta and Mimì in Puccini's La Bohème, Gilda in Verdi's Rigoletto, Lauretta in Puccini's Gianni Schicchi, Countess and Susanna in Mozart's Les Noces de Figaro, and Violetta in Verdi's La Traviata. It took place in prestigious theatres such as Teatro Nuovo Giovanni da Udine, Teatro Comunale de Monfalcone, Teatro Gustavo Modena de Palmanova, Teatro Jenco de Viareggio and Miramare Castle in Trieste. His performance of Rosina in The Barbier of Seville and Giulia in Rossini's La Scala di Seta, as well as his participation in numerous recitals and concerts as a soloist, confirmed his exceptional talent.
In addition to her lyrical career, she had an intense concertist activity and had the privilege of performing as a soloist in important choral works, including Beethoven's Choral Fantasy with the Teatro del Giglio Lyric-symphonic Orchestra. Her career also led her to take part in prestigious events, such as concerts at the National Gallery "Palazzo Spinola" in Genoa and during the Feast of the Republic at the Italian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, where she proudly represented Italian culture abroad.
Beyond his career as an interpreter, Silvia Di Falco also assumed artistic leadership responsibilities. It organizes international events such as the Italian Opera Taormina, the Taormina International Music Festival and the Sicily International Organ Festival.
Her passion for music makes her a leading figure also in the field of cultural organization, where she works to promote the quality and visibility of Sicilian music culture.
Over the years, she has received numerous awards, including the "Women of the Year" Award (2016-2017), awarded by the Inner Wheel District Sicily-Calabre, as well as the "Musica ai Lions Day Awards" (2016-2017), rewarding her commitment and dedication to the world of music.
In 2025, her career led her
Tags: classical, concert, opera
Source: https://www.paris.fr/evenements/air-d-operas-italiens-116518
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