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Giovanni Mazzarino's 'Piani Paralleli' concert film premieres

other · 2026-05-05

Gianni Di Capua's concert film 'Piani Paralleli' documents Giovanni Mazzarino's suite for jazz quartet and string orchestra, celebrating the composer's 50th birthday and 30-year career. The film follows five intense recording days at the Fazioli Concert Hall in Sacile, Pordenone, featuring musicians Steve Swallow, Adam Nussbaum, Fabrizio Bosso, and arranger-conductor Paolo Silvestri with the Accademia D'Archi Arrigoni. Mazzarino engages in an intimate dialogue with his music and collaborators. The film culminates in a closed-door concert with three cameras in the dark hall, blending music, cinema, and magic. It explores the nuances between classical and jazz, the creative process, and the joy of making music.

Key facts

  • Film directed by Gianni Di Capua
  • Features Giovanni Mazzarino's suite 'Piani Paralleli' for jazz quartet and string orchestra
  • Celebrates Mazzarino's 50th birthday and 30-year career
  • Recorded over five days at Fazioli Concert Hall in Sacile, Pordenone
  • Musicians include Steve Swallow, Adam Nussbaum, Fabrizio Bosso
  • Arrangements and direction by Paolo Silvestri with Accademia D'Archi Arrigoni
  • Film includes a closed-door concert with three cameras
  • Published on Artribune by Margherita Bordino

Entities

Artists

  • Giovanni Mazzarino
  • Gianni Di Capua
  • Steve Swallow
  • Adam Nussbaum
  • Fabrizio Bosso
  • Paolo Silvestri
  • Margherita Bordino

Institutions

  • Fazioli Concert Hall
  • Accademia D'Archi Arrigoni
  • Artribune

Locations

  • Sacile
  • Pordenone
  • Italy

Sources