A musical tribute in memory of Edoardo Bellotti, a central figure in the international organ world, a passionate teacher, refined interpreter, and tireless advocate of early music. His artistic vision and profound intellectual rigor left a lasting mark not only on those who knew him personally but also on the musical institutions with which he collaborated. Bellotti played a key role in shaping the foundational principles of our Academy, inspiring its identity through a unique synthesis of artistic excellence, historical research, and human openness. This concert, performed by the faculty of the Academy, is intended not only as a tribute to his memory but also as an expression of deep gratitude for the invaluable legacy he leaves behind. The concert will take place on July 30 at 8:45 PM at the Academy Concert Hall and the Church of Santa Maria Assunta in Smarano.

Academy Concert Hall

• Enrico Baiano, harpsichord: William Byrd (1543–1623) – Pavana “Philippa Tregian” and Galiarda, T 506
• Salvatore Carchiolo, harpsichord: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) – Fantasia and Fugue in A minor, BWV 904
• Ulrika Davidsson, fortepiano: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) – from Grande Sonate Pathétique, Op. 13 / Adagio cantabile
• Armando Carideo, Fratti organ: Johann Krieger (1651–1735) – Fantasia in D minor, from Anmuthige Clavier-Übung (1699)
• Joel Speerstra, Fratti organ: Bernardo Storace (ca. 1637 – ca. 1707) – Ciaccona in C

Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Smarano

• Hans Davidsson: Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847) – from Sonata No. 1, MWV W 56 (I. Allegro moderato e serioso; II. Adagio)
• Alessandro Albenga: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) – Canzona in D minor, BWV 588
• Benedetta Porcedda: Giovanni Benedetto Platti (1697?–1763) – from Sonata in C minor, Op. 1 No. 5 (I. Larghetto e Staccato; II. Non troppo allegro)
• William Porter: Johann Sebastian Bach (1685–1750) – Fugue in F major, BWV 540a