Occurring
for 2 hours
Alessandro Bianchi was born in Como and studied in Piacenza Conservatoire where he was awarded Organ Composition diplomas with Luigi Toja. He also attended the master classes of Nicholas Danby and Arturo Sacchetti. He is organist of St. Paul’s Basilica in Cantu’ and Artistic Director of the Musical Association “Amici dell’ Organo di Cantu’”.
Organ Concert tours have seen him play, always as a soloist, in many International Organ Festivals in Italy, The Vatican, Switzerland, Germany, France, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Austria, Spain, Baleares, Tenerife, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland, Russia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Israel, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, South Africa.
He has given master classes and lectures on Italian Music in Italy, England, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, USA, Singapore and Mexico and he has undertaken several CD and Radio-TV broadcasts in Europe, USA and Brazil. He was juror in several organ competitions and many composers have dedicated to him new organ works.
He is organist of the St. Edward’s Anglican Church in Lugano. In 2014, the City of Cantu’ awarded him with the title of “Honourable Citizen” for his work in Art and Culture.
Parking is limited on Church Street outside of the church. However if you drive in to the centre of the village there is plenty of parking around the green. The village green is approximately 4 minutes walk from St Peter's.
If you cannot attend this recital don't worry. As Alessandro will be back in October 2023 to give a recital at St James the Great Chapelthorpe.
As an example of Alessandro's diversity please click on the YouTube link.
Organ Concert tours have seen him play, always as a soloist, in many International Organ Festivals in Italy, The Vatican, Switzerland, Germany, France, England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland, Austria, Spain, Baleares, Tenerife, Portugal, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland, Luxembourg, Belgium, Holland, Russia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Latvia, Hungary, Poland, Romania, Croatia, Israel, USA, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, South Africa.
He has given master classes and lectures on Italian Music in Italy, England, Czech Republic, Germany, Spain, USA, Singapore and Mexico and he has undertaken several CD and Radio-TV broadcasts in Europe, USA and Brazil. He was juror in several organ competitions and many composers have dedicated to him new organ works.
He is organist of the St. Edward’s Anglican Church in Lugano. In 2014, the City of Cantu’ awarded him with the title of “Honourable Citizen” for his work in Art and Culture.
Parking is limited on Church Street outside of the church. However if you drive in to the centre of the village there is plenty of parking around the green. The village green is approximately 4 minutes walk from St Peter's.
If you cannot attend this recital don't worry. As Alessandro will be back in October 2023 to give a recital at St James the Great Chapelthorpe.
As an example of Alessandro's diversity please click on the YouTube link.
International Organist gives Free Recital at St Peter's Woolley
9 Jul 2023, 7 p.m. for 2 hours
International Organist gives Free Recital at St Peter's Woolley
9 Jul 2023, 7 p.m. for 2 hours