It will leave Friday October 4th from the “Giorgio Gaber” Lyric Theatre of Milan the Italian tour of “Diego Basso Plays Queen”project conceived by the conductor Diego Bassowhich crosses, thanks to the extraordinary nuances of symphonic pop musicthe immortal songs of the British band, founded in 1970 by Freddy Mercury, Brian May and Roger Taylor, and which became one of the most popular and influential rock bands in the world.
“Diego Basso Plays Queen” Tour Dates
Friday 4 October 2024 – Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber – Milan
Sunday 6 October 2024 – New Verdi Theatre – Montecatini Terme
Tuesday 8 October 2024 – Teatro Vittorio Emanuele – Messina
Thursday 10 October 2024 – Celebration Theatre – Bologna
Friday 11 October 2024 – Geox Theatre – Padua
Friday 18 October 2024 – Teatro Nuovo – San Marino
Saturday 19 October 2024 – Gran Teatro Clerici – Brescia
Friday 25 October 2024 – Auditorium Santa Chiara – Trento
Tuesday 30 October 2024 – Conciliazione Auditorium – Rome
Tuesday 5 November 2024 – Alfieri Theatre – Turin
Tickets on sale at this link > https://tidd.ly/3BirlbW
Not a simple tribute, but a complete rearrangement in symphonic version of the most famous songs by Queen, which will be performed in concert on stages throughout Italy by the Italian Rhythmic Symphonic Orchestra, directed by Master Bassfrom the vocalists and soloists of Art Voice Academy, Barbara Lorenzato, Sonia Fontana, Claudia Ferronato, Lorenzo Menegazzo, Matteo Simioni, Manolo Solderaand the lyric voice of the soprano Claudia Stone.
The tour will also be enriched by the presence on stage of Stef BurnsVasco Rossi's guitarist, who during his career had the opportunity to play with true rock legends such as Alice Cooper, Berlin, Michael Bolton, Judas Priest and Motorhead.
Maestro Basso, whose concert repertoire ranges from opera arias to pop and symphonic rock, has had a relationship with the music of the English quartet since he was young, first as a young fan and then, during his rich and multifaceted musical career, as a scholar and admirer of the songs written by Mercury and the other members of Queen.
«The idea of a tribute dedicated to them – tells Diego Basso – It was born from the meeting with Brian May himself with whom I had the pleasure of collaborating. In our conversations he made me understand that he considered the guitar almost an extension of the violin. It is this suggestion that makes me carry on with this musical project, which now belongs to me and I feel is mine»
An inspiration that materializes in the writing of a real Overtureexclusively symphonic, to introduce the audience to the kaleidoscopic sound world of the English band.
«This overture was born from the close bond that tied both Freddie Mercury and Brian May to opera music. – Maestro Basso continues – I therefore wanted to propose an eight-minute piece, exclusively symphonic, which, just like in the Opera, announces the main themes, which will then be developed in the concert with the contribution of the voices and soloists.»
Until the end of the year “Diego Basso Plays Queen” will revive in a new guise the energy and emotions of the British band's live performances: the rock anthems, the ballads, the most light-hearted songs as well as the most introspective and moving ones. More than two hours of music that will alternate with Hammer To Fall, We Will Rock You, Seven Seas Of Rhye, I Want It Allmade even more powerful by Burns' virtuosity, Love Of My Life, These Are The Day Of Our LivesAnd Who Wants To Live Forever.
A live musical show that goes beyond simple performanceoffering an exciting and ever-new reinterpretation of the masterpieces that have made the history of rock and that promises to immerse the audience in an extraordinary journey, through the musical mastery of the iconic British group. A visual experience, made even more intense, thanks to the enthusiastic participation of the “poster designer” Renato Casaro, author of the most iconic film posters in Cinema, who designed and signed the tour manifesto.
“Diego Basso Plays Queen” Tour Dates
Tickets on sale at this link > https://tidd.ly/3BirlbW
Friday 4 October 2024 – Teatro Lirico Giorgio Gaber – Milan
Sunday 6 October 2024 – New Verdi Theatre – Montecatini Terme
Tuesday 8 October 2024 – Teatro Vittorio Emanuele – Messina
Thursday 10 October 2024 – Celebration Theatre – Bologna
Friday 11 October 2024 – Geox Theatre – Padua
Friday 18 October 2024 – Teatro Nuovo – San Marino
Saturday 19 October 2024 – Gran Teatro Clerici – Brescia
Friday 25 October 2024 – Auditorium Santa Chiara – Trento
Tuesday 30 October 2024 – Conciliazione Auditorium – Rome
Tuesday 5 November 2024 – Alfieri Theatre – Turin
Tickets on sale at this link > https://tidd.ly/3BirlbW
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Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM