Xenia

The Capricornus Consort Basel, highly praised by critics for their sensible interpretations on their recordings of Erlebach, Graupner and Manfredini, now presents instrumental music of the early Classical period. Franz Xaver Richter 1709-1789 was one of the most important members of the so-called 'Mannheim School', based at the Mannheim court, the orchestra of which was said to be the best of its time. Prince-Elector Charles Theodore gathered the best singers and instrumentalists in his residencies in Mannheim and Schwetzingen.

“As I was asked by the St George Strings to lead a project from my instrument, I immediately thought about a Joseph Haydn project – his two famous cello concertos, and «The Seven Last Words of Christ». Among other things, it was inspiring and motivating for me to nd a special way of playing in the strings, so that the colour of the winds from the original version of the two cello concertos would not be missed.

The Capricornus Consort Basel, highly praised by critics for their sensible interpretations on their recordings of Erlebach, Graupner and Manfredini, now presents instrumental music of the early Classical period. Franz Xaver Richter 1709-1789 was one of the most important members of the so-called 'Mannheim School', based at the Mannheim court, the orchestra of which was said to be the best of its time. Prince-Elector Charles Theodore gathered the best singers and instrumentalists in his residencies in Mannheim and Schwetzingen. His generosity meant the Stamitz Family, Christian Cannabich, Charles Joseph Toeschi, Ignaz Holzbauer and Franz Xaver Richter all contributed to the development of the Mannheim style and thus exerted considerable influence.

Three world-class musicians decided to join forces in 2011. As the Hamlet Piano Trio their reputation grows fast worldwide. All three have earned their stripes, both as soloists and as chamber musicians.

Straordinaria attenzione mediatica, cinquanta procedimenti penali, più di 1.500 indagati, un maxiprocesso con 53 imputati, carcerazioni preventive e accuse di terrorismo: queste le principali caratteristiche della criminalizzazione del più longevo e pervicace movimento sociale in Italia. Fenomeni simili sono diffusi a livello internazionale, laddove progetti dal forte impatto ambientale, come le grandi opere, incontrano l'opposizione delle popolazioni, una resistenza a cui si risponde sistematicamente con la gestione penale del conflitto. Qui il potere giudiziario s'inserisce nella dinamica politica e non opera un bilanciamento fra diritti in cui anche l'opposizione riceverebbe tutela; al contrario, tende a proteggere la società da questo dissenso e a difendere le scelte di politica economica dello Stato..