Event dedicated to the mandolin, the little-great string instrument.

Artistic Direction by M. Carlo Aonzo with the collaboration and the historical advice of M. liutaio Lorenzo Frignani.
Coordinated by Alessio Ambrosi e Ass. Cult. Armadillo APS

• Conference – meetings inside the Events Area of the AGV and the Ponchielli Hall
• Desk for disclosure of mandolin activities
• Presentation and performances of orchestras and plucked ensembles on the Open Stage outside the pavilion and on the Classic Stage (Ponchielli Hall)
  
  The conferences, workshops and live exhibitions are free to participate with an entrance ticket to Cremona Musica.

SPECIAL EVENT: “CHARANGO PRESENTE!”

Meetings, performances, seminars, presentations starring the Charango, the small 10-string Latin American instrument. Coordination by Monique Mizrahi with the presence and activities of Achille Zoni, Mario Cardona, Valentina Badoino, Nicola Miele. Desk with exhibition of tools and presentation of the activities of the organization charango.it.
Sunday 24th September on the external Live Stage, from 11am to 1pm “Concerto Dialogato” in which the public will be able to listen to the charango live, with interactions and arrangements made specifically to show the kaleidoscopic sonic possibilities of this small and powerful instrument.

HISTORICAL EXHIBITIONS (inside the Exhibition Area Acoustic Guitar Village)

Historical exhibition “Sound Essences, stories of trees, woods and guitars” by the master luthiers Leonardo Petrucci and Martina Gozzini in collaboration with Rivolta Family

Historical Exhibition “The Guitar Lutherie from Bergamo” by the master luthier Lorenzo Frignani. On display will be historic guitars from the Bergamo and Brescia schools

Exhibition “Music is our Life” ethnical instruments exhibition by the collectors M° Bruno Brunetti.
On display are necked ethnic string instruments, both plucked and bowed

CONFERENCES-WORKSHOPS-PRESENTATIONS (Events Area AGV)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd
from 4pm to 4:45pm: “The journey of the Charango: stories and cultures of a nomadic instrument”, by Achille Zoni and Mario Cardona

from 5pm to 6pm:Presentation of the book “Giovanni Battista Maldura and the invention of the Roman mandolin”, by Lorenzo Lippi and Donatella Melini, moderated by the journalist Nicola Pedone

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd
from 10:30am to 11am: Presentation of the new CD of the guitarist Christian Saggese “Little masterworks for guitar – Ferdinando Carulli 20 studies for guitar”, edited by DOTGUITAR, with the partecipation of the guitarist Edin Karamazov

from 12am to 12,45pm:  “Techonology in a Traditional Workshop: what we gain, what we lose and what we learn” by Joe Glaser,  of Glaser Instruments, Nashville Tennessee, repair shop focusing on the pro-players

from 12:45pm to 1:30pm:Round Table “The mandolin: towards a common vision between musicians and luthiers”, moderated by Lorenzo Frignani

from 3:15pm to 4pm: “More than 140 years in guitar making”, history of a large family business and presentation of the Sencillo 140 anniversary, edited by Amalia Ramirez.
Amalia Ramírez will talk about her great-grandfather, José Ramírez I, who entered the workshop of his master, Francisco González, in 1870 at the age of 12. In 1882 he founded his workshop after the death of González and taught his son José Ramírez II and his little brother Manuel Ramírez de Gallareta. He will talk about Manuel Ramírez, when he became independent from his brother, then about his grandfather JR II thanks to whom it was possible to continue to preserve this precious legacy, as well as about his father JR III and the importance of his research taking Andres Segovia as a guide, marking a big step in the evolution of the guitar and transforming it into an orchestra capable of transmitting a wide palette of colors, so that the guitarist could express himself. She will then talk about her brother JR IV and his contributions as well as her personal work, one of the first female luthiers, following the path of the ancestors. Today the tradition continues with the active and precious collaboration of the nephews Cristina and José Enrique Ramírez, a team that renews this family business and presents new models such as the line that celebrates 140 years of activity, in production right now

from 4pm to 4:45pm: Conference “The Brazilian Mandolin: the Bandolin and the Choro”, host by the Brazilian musician and ethnomusicologist Paulo Sà.
– Origins and main characteristics – Technique and repertoire – The study of the Bandolim in Brazil – Tradition and modernity in Bandolim and Choro
– the Choro as a style and musical genre – New trends – The importance of the Bandolim in choro – Performance and brief analysis of three Choros played on Bandolim – Form, common rhythms, how rhythms are written and how they should be played, accompaniment, embellishments and improvisation in choro

from 4:45pm to 5:30pm: Presentation of the book “Real Modern Guitar” edited by Edizioni Volonté & Co, with the partecipation of Riccardo Galardini, musician, composer, arranger and teacher of great fame

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
from 10:30am to 11:15am: Conference “The new line of Aquila Corde Armoniche, products and special offers for the ukulele” host by Mimmo Peruffo, Aquila Corde Armoniche

from 11:30am to 12:15pm: “Using good Science to Build Great Guitars”, host by the American luthier Chris Jenkins, Lame Horse Instruments
We will discuss and demonstrate some easy, but very effective ways, to apply a little bit of science to the process of building a guitar. These methods will help insure consistency in getting the desired results in the finished instrument. We will focus on material selection, making adjustments to the materials and components during the building process, as well as evaluating the assembled instrument, and how we can adjust it after it is assembled 

from 12:15pm to 1:15pm: Conference “David Crosby Memorial”, memories, stories, testimonials in the presence and on video of friends and expert connoisseurs of the great American guitarist and author, who recently passed away. Host by Francesco Lucarelli with the participation of Andrea Carpi, Alessio Ambrosi, Reno Brandoni, Alberto Grollo, Jeff Pevar, Happy Traum and other guests. Francesco Lucarelli will present the recently created book “Music is Love”

from 2pm to 2:45pm: Conference by Giuliano Nicoletti Iulius Guitars “Techniques for measuring and fine-tuning the sound of the acoustic guitar”
How to measure the sound produced by the guitars you build or play? How to intervene to model its performance, or to solve problems of resonances, or wolf notes? This conference explores the new measurement and evaluation techniques of the acoustic instrument, highlighting with practical examples the most important parameters that determine its sound, timbre, and playing experience. To support both the contemporary luthier and the passionate musician, to better understand the methods of sound production of the acoustic instrument and the possibilities of intervention to optimize its performance or intervene on defects

CONFERENCES-WORKSHOPS-PRESENTATIONS (inside the Classic Stage, internal room “Ponchielli”)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd
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SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd
from 10am to 12am: “The journey continues … an encounter with Andean music through the magic of the Charango”
The goal of this workshop is to bring participants closer to the rhythms and sounds of the South American Andean area. We will incorporate a repertoire of some genres such as the Huayno, the Bailecito and the Cueca, and their characteristic elements related to the Andean culture and the Andean cosmovision, sharing the context in which these musical genres develop.
The music will be broadcast in a popular way, through listening and participation. Everyone is welcome to bring their own instruments and be inspired. Presenting: Mario Cardona, Fabián Durán, Monique Mizrahi and Achille Zoni

from 3pm to 6pm: 6th Conference “The Guitar in 19th century”, historical contextualization of the Italian instrument in European development”, host by master Francesco Taranto with the collaboration of the Conservatory “Gaetano Braga” of Teramo

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24th
from 10:45am to 11:30am: “Ukulele lutherie meets innovation: the research of Albini and Verginelli”
Giovanni Albini, ukulelist and teacher in Alessandria of the first ukulele course in an Italian conservatory, and author of seminars in the most prestigious venues including the Juilliard in New York and the Curtis Institute of Music in Philadelphia, will showcase the latest instruments born from the constant research of luthier Francesco Verginelli, a refined innovator in the field of ukulele lutherie

SPECIAL PERFORMANCES 

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 22nd

AUDITORIUM OF THE MUSEUM OF THE VIOLIN
From 9pm Special Night with performances of:
LUCA ZANETTI (accordion)
ROBERTO FABBRI (Ramirez Guitars)
Presentation and Cremona Musica Award to AMALIA RAMIREZ
CARLO AONZO (mandolin)
CHRISTIAN SAGGESE & EDIN KARAMAZOV (guitars and lute)

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 23rd