The Violoncellissimo ensemble performed at the Timisoara Baroque Festival

The last day of the Timișoara Baroque Festival will be marked by an impressive, and possibly unique, presence from the Romanian cultural space – the Violoncellissimo Ensemble. The musical event supported by them, called “From Baroque to Contemporary”, will take place on October 19, 2014, at 7:00 PM, at the Banat Philharmonic in Timișoara, Capitol Hall.

The Violoncellissimo Ensemble, one of the most successful Romanian chamber ensembles in the last 15 years, appeared at the initiative of cellist Marin Cazacu. Together with current and former students of UNMB, the artist opened a new path in promoting music and young talents.

Participation in the “G. Enescu” International Festival in 2001 and 2013 were considered unique events that enjoyed immense success. The “Violoncellissimo” concert on May 4, 2008 at the Romanian Athenaeum, when 60 cellists appeared on stage, and the one on May 26, 2013 with 100 cellists were considered concerts in the book of records.

Thus, the adjectives “extraordinary”, “sensational”, “unique” and “unforgettable evening”, which appeared in the press, made the rounds of the Romanian musical world.

The recitals in Brasov, Cluj, Iași, Sinaia, Sibiu, Timișoara, Râmnicu Vâlcea and Bucharest – at the Romanian Athenaeum, recorded by Radio and Television, are exceptional sound testimonies that will remain in the memory of listeners for a long time.

The ensemble’s repertoire, consisting of original pieces and transcriptions – light, popular, pop, classical, contemporary and entertainment music – reflects the technical and expressive possibilities of one of the most beloved musical instruments – the cello, and the stylistic diversity through which it can express itself.

Soloists: Marin Cazacu, Alexandra Guțu, Ella Bokor, Mircea Marian, Ștefan Cazacu;

Composition of the “Violoncellissimo” Ensemble: Marin Cazacu, Alexandra Guțu, Ștefan Cazacu, Ella Bokor, Mircea Marian, Radu Sinaci, Octavian Lup, Darius Tereu, Ioana Stanciuc, Radu Croitoru, Horațiu Ludusan, Adrian Precup, Constantin Borodin, Alexandru Totan, Octavian Maxim Constantin – double bass, Alexandru Stroe – percussion.

On the program:

Jean Baptiste Barriere – Sonata a deux (Soloists: Ella Bokor and Mircea Marian);

Tomaso Albinoni – Adagio;

Johann Schrammel – March;

Heitor Villa Lobos – Preludio from Bachianas Brasileiras no. 1 (Soloist: Marin Cazacu);

Constantin Dimitrescu – Romanian Dance (Soloist: Ștefan Cazacu);

Antonin Dvorak – Doloroso (Soloist: Alexandra Guțu);

Jacques Offenbach – Barcarola;

Jacques Offenbach – Can Can;

Astor Piazzolla – Oblivion;

Astor Piazzolla – Libertango;

Mozart / Mifune – Alla Turca Jazz;

Romanian Folkloric Suite;

Sabin Păutza – Cello Medley (The Final Countdown);

Admission is free, and access to the performance hall will be by invitation, which will be available within the limits of the seats available at the Philharmonic Box Office – Capitol Hall.