Next Dates (in progress)
Sake Your Duty
Casa Museo Spazio Tadini MILANO
Via Niccolò Jommelli, 24, 20131 Milano MI
Ingresso a offerta libera
SHAKE YOUR DUTY
Anais Drago: Violin / Choir
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass / Choir
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Countertenor

XI. Heubacher Zappa Nacht Alayza - Scheldhofen DUO
QLTourRaum
Adlerstraße 7/2, 73540 Heubach, Germania
THE BEST OF – Duo Alayza & Scheldhofen
Nach zwei Jahren künstlerischer Pause kehren sie endlich zurück auf die Bühne: das außergewöhnliche Duo Alayza & Scheldhofen, bekannt für ihre virtuosen Interpretationen, musikalische Waghalsigkeit und grenzenlose Spielfreude. THE BEST OF ist mehr als nur ein Konzert – es ist ein Fest der musikalischen Ekstase und der Wiederbegegnung zweier kreativer Seelen, die 2017 zum ersten Mal am legendären Gran Teatro Giacomo Puccini in Torre del Lagozusammengefunden haben. Damals war es die Musik Puccinis, die ihre Wege kreuzen ließ – heute ist es die Leidenschaft für das Unkonventionelle, die sie wieder vereint. Im Mittelpunkt des Programms steht ein fulminantes Repertoire, das sich vor allem dem Werk und dem musikalischen Universum von Frank Zappa widmet – einem Komponisten, der Grenzen sprengte, Konventionen brach und Klang zu Kunst verwandelte. Mit Respekt, aber ohne Scheu, taucht das Duo ein in Zappas komplexe Rhythmen, ironische Collagen und brillante Kompositionen. Alayza & Scheldhofen sind zurück – und besser als je zuvor.
Ignazio Alayza: Bratsche
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Kontrabaß
Repertoire:
Peaches En Regalia F. Zappa
Allegro Burlesco I. Stravinsky
Oh No! F. Zappa
What's the ugliest/ Absolutely Free F. Zappa
Fermo Che fai? G. Puccini
Waltz I. Stravinsky
Baby Snakes F. Zappa
II - III from La Boheme G. Puccini
II IGOR for solo Double bass V. Scheldhofen Ciardelli
Butterfly Effect V. Scheldhofen Ciardelli
Oro - V mov V. Scheldhofen Ciardelli
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F. Zappa
II act from TURANDOT G. Puccini
Blessed Relief F. Zappa

ATTIMI DI MISTERO Auditorium Paganini Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini
ATTIMI DI MISTERO
Auditorium Paganini - Via Toscana, 5/a, 43121 Parma PR
Filarmonica Arturo Toscanini
YVES ABEL direttore
ROMAN SIMOVIC violino
https://www.fondazionetoscanini.it/50-stagione-di-concerti-2025-2026/
Scheldhofen - Ciardelli
Vincent (The Rite) - World Premiere
Overture for Orchestra
BRUCH
FANTASIA SCOZZESE OP. 46
ELGAR
ENIGMA VARIATIONS OP. 3

Viaggio con Puccini Verso l’ Oriente
Viaggio con Puccini - Verso l’ Oriente
Parco dell'Infinito
Terrazza Guglielmo Petroni
via della scogliera
55100 Lucca
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Ignazio Alayza: Viola
Repertoire
La Sui Monti dell’EST
G. Puccini/ Trascr. V. S. Ciardelli
Dall’Opera TURANDOT
Signore Ascolta G. Puccini/ Trascr. V. S. Ciardelli
Dall’Opera TURANDOT
Un Bel dì vedremo G. Puccini/ Trascr. V. S. Ciardelli
da Madama Butterfly
ORO - V V. S. Ciardelli
Coro a bocca chiusa G. Puccini/ Trascr. V. S. Ciardelli
da Madama Butterfly
In Dark Rooms A. Benedetti
Fermo Che fai? G. Puccini/ Trascr. V. S. Ciardelli
Dall’Opera TURANDOT
PING PONG E PANG G. Puccini/ Trascr. V. S. Ciardelli
dal II atto dell’ Opera TURANDOT
Butterfly Effect G. Puccini/ Trascr. V. S. Ciardelli

How I met Puccini®
How I met Puccini®
Scanzorosciate - Bergamo (Italy)
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Letizia Maulà: Clarinet
Repertoire
V’e’ nella selva oscura una leggenda” dall’opera Le Villi V. C. Scheldhofen
für Kontrabaß und Klarinette
Nei Cieli Bigi - fantasia sui temi de “ La Bohème” V. C. Scheldhofen
für Kontrabaß und Klavier
TE DEUM dall’ opera TOSCA V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
für Klarinette, Kontrabaß und Klavier

Duo Clarinet and Double bass
An evening With Clarinet and Double bass
Villa Carnazzi - Bergamo (Italy)
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Letizia Maulà: Clarinet
Repertoire
Allegro e Burlesco I. Stravinsky/ G. B . Pergolesi
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F. Zappa
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Vissi D’arte G. Puccini
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Oh No! F. Zappa
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Agnus Dei G. Puccini
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
V’e’ Nella selva Oscura una Leggenda V. S. Ciardelli
Fantasia su Le Villi di Giacomo Puccini
in 2 movimenti
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F. Zappa
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Shake Your Duty HOMAGE TO FRANK ZAPPA AND TO IRREVERENCE
Tarquinia Festival Paesaggi dell’Arte 2024
Concert venue and tickets details TBC
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ voice
Anaïs Drago: Violin/ voice
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Coutertenor
Repertoire
Amore Brutto Figlio di Pottana A. Scarlatti/ Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Tengo una Minchia Tanta F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Moggio F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Te Deum Laudamus - praise the (land) - Lord V. Ciardelli/ A. Siculiana
Visiting The Dangerous Kitchen F.Zappa/ Drago
Difficile Lectum W. A. Mozart
Sonata in F maggiore/ Pulcinella I. Stravinsky / Pergolesi arr. V.S. Ciardelli
The planet of The Baritone Women F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Queen of Beans A. Drago/ A. Siculiana
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Pox on You, for a fop! H. Purcell
Your Mouth F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli

The Girls in The Magnesium Dress
Tarquinia: Festival Paesaggi dell’Arte 2025
Recital
Ticket and concert hall details TCB
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Anna Astesano: Harp
Repertoire
Peaches en Regalia F.Zappa/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Absolutely Free F.Zappa/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Haru no Umi M. Miyagi/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
(the sea in spring)
La Tregenda G. Puccini/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Randori Suite V. S. Ciardelli
I - I boccioli nel quadro
II - lo specchio nell' acqua (da Matsuo Basho)
III - Takiyasha the witch and the Skeletron Spectre
Igor II for solo double bass V. S. Ciardelli
After Igor for solo harp V. S. Ciardelli
Butterfly Effect V. S. Ciardelli / G. Puccini
Le melodie giapponesi attraversano le mura di Lucca
America L.Bernstein/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Blessed Relief F.Zappa/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Shake Your Duty HOMAGE TO FRANK ZAPPA AND TO IRREVERENCE
ZAPPANALE FESTIVAL 2026 Bad Doberan (Germany)
Exhibition - Special Event
TICKETS HERE
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ voice
Anaïs Drago: Violin/ voice
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Coutertenor
Repertoire
Amore Brutto Figlio di Pottana A. Scarlatti/ Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Tengo una Minchia Tanta F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Moggio F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Te Deum Laudamus - praise the (land) - Lord V. Ciardelli/ A. Siculiana
Visiting The Dangerous Kitchen F.Zappa/ Drago
Difficile Lectum W. A. Mozart
Sonata in F maggiore/ Pulcinella I. Stravinsky / Pergolesi arr. V.S. Ciardelli
The planet of The Baritone Women F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Queen of Beans A. Drago/ A. Siculiana
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Pox on You, for a fop! H. Purcell
Your Mouth F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Shake Your Duty HOMAGE TO FRANK ZAPPA AND TO IRREVERENCE
ZAPPANALE FESTIVAL 2026 Bad Doberan (Germany)
MISTERY STAGE
TICKETS HERE
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ voice
Anaïs Drago: Violin/ voice
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Coutertenor
Repertoire
Amore Brutto Figlio di Pottana A. Scarlatti/ Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Tengo una Minchia Tanta F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Moggio F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Te Deum Laudamus - praise the (land) - Lord V. Ciardelli/ A. Siculiana
Visiting The Dangerous Kitchen F.Zappa/ Drago
Difficile Lectum W. A. Mozart
Sonata in F maggiore/ Pulcinella I. Stravinsky / Pergolesi arr. V.S. Ciardelli
The planet of The Baritone Women F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Queen of Beans A. Drago/ A. Siculiana
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Pox on You, for a fop! H. Purcell
Your Mouth F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli

FORTISSIME!
AUDITORIUM SAN ROMANO LUCCA
FREE ENTRY
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Anna Astesano: Harp
Repertoire
V’E’ NELLA SELVA OSCURA UNA LEGGENDA V. S. Ciardelli
Fantasia su Le Villi
Sui Cieli Bigi V. S. Ciardelli
Fantasia su La Boheme

The Girls in The Magnesium Dress
GemeindeMuseumAbsam
Im alten Kirchenwirt
Walburga-Schindl-Straße 31
A – 6067 Absam (Austria)
Free entry
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Anna Astesano: Harp
Repertoire
Peaches en Regalia F. Zappa
Randori Suite V. S. Ciardelli
I - I boccioli nel quadro
II - lo specchio nell' acqua (da Matsuo Basho)
III - Takiyasha the witch and the Skeletron Spectre
Absolutely Free F. Zappa
Igor II for solo double bass V. S. Ciardelli
After Igor for solo harp V. S. Ciardelli
V’e’ Nella selva oscura una Leggenda V. S. Ciardelli
Fantasia su LE VILLI di Giacomo Puccini
America L. Bernstein
Blessed Relief F. Zappa

European Parliament Concert Series La Bohème
Citizens Garden Concert European Parliament Series
Clarinet: Letizia Elsa Maulà
Double bass: Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli
Nei cieli Bigi V. S. Ciardelli
Fantasia sui temi de ‘La Boheme” per Clarinetto e Contrabbasso
in four movements

The Joy of Life
Joy of Life
Melina Merkouri Municipal Theater of Kalamaria (Greece)
After the premiere in Parma on March 24th, the performance will be presented in Thessaloniki on March 28th, in Prague on May 6th, and in Tampere on May 9th.
The Celebration of Life – The joy of life
Contributors
Italian Partner Team – Arturo Toscanini Institute
Arturo Toscanini Philharmonic (in video)
Composer Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli
Musicians: Mihaela Costea violin, Sara Screpis viola, Claudio Saguatti double bass, Gabriele Genta percussion
Finnish Partner Team – ACCAC
Performers: Silja Ruonala, Lila Pihlajamaa, Visual artist Mordechai Braunstein
Choreography: Working group under the guidance of Kirsi Mustalahti
Czech Partner Team – Studio Citadela
Performers: Jan Pellar, Robin Stron, Magdalena Prazakova, Vendula Burger
Choreography: Vendula Burger, Ivana Hessova
Concept and Dramaturgy: Vendula Kodetova
En Dynami Team
Performers: Michalis Dolopoulos, Loxandra Loukas, Theocharis Bayraktaridis, Alekos Hatsios, Panos Mantziris, Myriam Sophia Arzanidou
Choreography: Vittoria Kotsalou

How I met Puccini Ⓡ Fortissime!
Teatro Regio di Parma
Recital
Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 16/a, 43121 Parma
Italy
Ticket details and time TCB
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Anna Astesano: Harp
Repertoire
Sui cieli Bigi - fantasia sui temi de ‘La Boheme” V. S . Ciardelli / G.Puccini
per contrabbasso e arpa

How I met Puccini Ⓡ Fortissime!
Teatro Regio di Parma
Recital
Str. Giuseppe Garibaldi, 16/a, 43121 Parma
Italy
Ticket details and time TCB
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Anna Astesano: Harp
Repertoire
Estratto dalla Fantasia O scarpia Avanti a Dio! V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Vissi D’Arte
V’e’ nella selva oscura una leggenda” dall’opera Le Villi V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Tu dell’infanzia mia
Estratto dalla fantasia “Com’e’ difficile esser felici” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
La Frugola
Estratto dalla fantasia “Una Femmina con la corona in testa!” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
In questa Reggia
Estratto dalla fantasia “Che puoi farmi? Non ti temo!” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Il gioco delle carte
Estratto dalla fantasia “Butterfly effect” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Intermezzo
Estratto dalla fantasia “Una Madre t’implora” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Intermezzo

How I met Puccini - series Double bass and piano duo
Morden College Music Concert Series
Merchants Hall
Morden College 19 St German's PI
London SE3 0PW
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Alvaro Siculiana: Piano
Repertoire
O Scarpia Avanti a Dio! V.S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Fantasy from the Opera “Tosca” in 3 movements

How I met Puccini® - 125 anni di Tosca
Concerto di San Biagio - Teatro Comunale di Pietrasanta
Recital
Piazza Duomo, 14, 55045 Pietrasanta LU
Free Entry
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Alvaro Siculiana: Piano
Repertoire
Com'è difficile esser felici V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Piccola Fantasia sui temi de Il Tabarro
O Scarpia Avanti a Dio! V.S. Ciardelli/ G.Puccini
Fantasia sui temi di Tosca in tre movimenti

Shake Your Duty HOMAGE TO FRANK ZAPPA AND TO IRREVERENCE
Dekadenz
Obere Schutzengelgasse, 3A
I–39042 Brixen
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ voice
Anaïs Drago: Violin/ voice
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Coutertenor
Repertoire
Amore Brutto Figlio di Pottana A. Scarlatti/ Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Tengo una Minchia Tanta F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Moggio F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Te Deum Laudamus - praise the (land) - Lord V. Ciardelli/ A. Siculiana
Visiting The Dangerous Kitchen F.Zappa/ Drago
Difficile Lectum W. A. Mozart
Sonata in F maggiore/ Pulcinella I. Stravinsky / Pergolesi arr. V.S. Ciardelli
The planet of The Baritone Women F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Queen of Beans A. Drago/ A. Siculiana
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Pox on You, for a fop! H. Purcell
Your Mouth F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli

Shake Your Duty
Amici della Musica di Mestre
Mestre (place TBC)
Italy
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ voice
Anaïs Drago: Violin/ voice
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Coutertenor
Repertoire
Amore Brutto Figlio di Pottana A. Scarlatti/ Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Tengo una Minchia Tanta F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Moggio F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Te Deum Laudamus - praise the (land) - Lord V. Ciardelli/ A. Siculiana
Visiting The Dangerous Kitchen F.Zappa/ Drago
Difficile Lectum W. A. Mozart
Sonata in F maggiore/ Pulcinella I. Stravinsky / Pergolesi arr. V.S. Ciardelli
The planet of The Baritone Women F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Queen of Beans A. Drago/ A. Siculiana
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Pox on You, for a fop! H. Purcell
Your Mouth F.Zappa / Arr. V. S. Ciardelli

Chicago Symphony Orchestra (composition)
Civic Fellows Chamber Concert: Folk to Fusion
Community Venue, Chicago, USA
details here
Roumain String Quartet No. 5 (Parks), Klap Ur Handz (performed by D-Composed)
Cohen Firefly Elegy
Simon Warmth from Other Suns, Movement 1
Scheldhofen- Ciardelli Randori Suite for Harp and Double bass
Liang Déjà Vu
Smith Carrot Revolution
Wolfe Reeling
Hancock (Arr. Novilla) Chameleon

Shake Your Duty (Copy)
Piazza Verdi RADIO 3
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ voice
Anaïs Drago: Violin/ voice
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Coutertenor
Repertoire
Ammore Brutto Figlio de Pottana A. Scarlatti/ V. S. Ciardelli
Te Deum V. S. Ciardelli/ A. Siculiana
Visiting The Dangerous Kitchen F. Zappa/ A. Drago

Shake Your Duty
Festival Musicale
Rivalta - ITALY
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ voice
Anaïs Drago: Violin/ voice
Riccardo Angelo Strano: Coutertenor
Repertoire
Amore Brutto Figlio di Pottana A. Scarlatti/ Arr. V. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F.Zappa / Arr. V. Ciardelli
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. Ciardelli
Tengo una Minchia Tanta F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Moggio F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Sofa N.2 F.Zappa / Arr. V. Ciardelli
Te Deum Laudamus - praise the (land) - Lord V. Ciardelli/ A. Siculiana
Visiting The Dangerous Kitchen F.Zappa/ Drago
Difficile Lectum W. A. Mozart
Sonata in F maggiore/ Pulcinella I. Stravinsky / Pergolesi arr. V.S. Ciardelli
The planet of The Baritone Women F.Zappa/ Arr. A. Drago
Queen of Beans A. Drago/ A. Siculiana
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F.Zappa / Arr. V. Ciardelli
Your Mouth F.Zappa / Arr. V. Ciardelli

Concerto di Natale Buon compleanno Giacomo, Giovanni e Frank!
Real Collegio
LUCCA
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Alvaro Siculiana: Piano
Repertoire
Absolutely Free F. Zappa
Sandy Claws J. Elf
Nei Cieli Bigi V. S. Ciardelli / G. Puccini
Fantasia sui Temi de “La Boheme”
Nel cor piu non mi sento G. Bottesini
Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy P. Tschaikovsky
Baby Snakes F. Zappa
Adeste Fidelis
Silent Night

How I met Puccini ® Italienisches Kulturinstitut München
Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Monaco di Baviera / Italienisches Kulturinstitut München
Hermann-Schmid-Str. 8 D-80336 München
München
Tickets available soon on the IIC München
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Alvaro Siculiana: Piano
Letizia Maulà: Clarinet
Repertoire
V’e’ nella selva oscura una leggenda” dall’opera Le Villi V. C. Scheldhofen
für Kontrabaß und Klarinette
Nei Cieli Bigi - fantasia sui temi de “ La Bohème” V. C. Scheldhofen
für Kontrabaß und Klavier
TE DEUM dall’ opera TOSCA V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
für Klarinette, Kontrabaß und Klavier

Duo Recital: An evening for double bass and clarinet.
Libanon Lyceum
Stichting Muzikc
Rotterdam
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Letizia Maulà: Clarinet
Repertoire
Allegro e Burlesco I. Stravinsky/ G. B . Pergolesi
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Baby Snakes F. Zappa
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Vissi D’arte G. Puccini
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Oh No! F. Zappa
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
Agnus Dei G. Puccini
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli
V’e’ Nella selva Oscura una Leggenda V. S. Ciardelli
Fantasia su Le Villi di Giacomo Puccini
in 2 movimenti
Cletus Awreetus Awrightus F. Zappa
Arr. V. S. Ciardelli

FORTISSIME! How I met Puccini ® series in Dortmund
Buchhandlung am Amtshaus
Am Amtshaus 8 | 44359 Dortmund
Stichting Muzikc
Dortmund
BOOK your Ticket at
Telefon: 0231 339 966
E-Mail: info@buchhandlung-am-amtshaus.de
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Alvaro Siculiana: Piano
Letizia Maulà: Clarinet
Repertoire
Estratto dalla Fantasia O scarpia Avanti a Dio! V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Vissi D’Arte
V’e’ nella selva oscura una leggenda” dall’opera Le Villi V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Tu dell’infanzia mia
Estratto dalla fantasia “Com’e’ difficile esser felici” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
La Frugola
Estratto dalla fantasia “Una Femmina con la corona in testa!” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
In questa Reggia
Estratto dalla fantasia “Che puoi farmi? Non ti temo!” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Il gioco delle carte
Estratto dalla fantasia “Butterfly effect” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Intermezzo
Estratto dalla fantasia “Una Madre t’implora” V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Intermezzo

How I met PucciniⓇ Anniversary Edition Lucca Comics & Games Double bass discovery!
Auditorium del Suffragio
Via del Suffragio, 6, 55100 Lucca LU, Italia
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Stefano Teani: Piano
Kindly Sponsored and supported by Philip Carne (UK)
Repertoire
Nei Cieli Bigi (prima mondiale) V. S. Ciardelli/ G. Puccini
Fantasia sui Temi da "La Bohème" per Pianoforte e Contrabbasso

How I met Puccini Ⓡ Turandot non Esiste
Teatro San Girolamo
Piazza del Giglio, 13/15,
55100 Lucca LU, Italia
Italy
Turandot Non Esiste originates from an idea by Valentina Ciardelli and is co-written with Costantino Buttitta.
In this unique and unprecedented format, we immerse ourselves in a theatrical experience aimed at focusing on the voice of the artists who, through their bodies, their instruments, and their voices, make themselves heard and speak to the audience, creating a new relationship and a modern bond that explains how the theater is a place of worship and personal and intimate space. "Turandot non esiste" manages to make people laugh, cry, and even scare, offering an engaging show that almost approaches the cabaret/theater song in a modern and youthful form.
Costantino Buttitta: Actor/ writer
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ actress/ composer/ writer
Stefano Teani: Pianist/ actor
Benjamin Balthazar Lebigre: Stage Director

How I met Puccini Ⓡ Turandot non Esiste
Teatro Jenco
Via Euro Menini, 51, 55049
Viareggio LU, Italia
Italy
Turandot Non Esiste originates from an idea by Valentina Ciardelli and is co-written with Costantino Buttitta.
In this unique and unprecedented format, we immerse ourselves in a theatrical experience aimed at focusing on the voice of the artists who, through their bodies, their instruments, and their voices, make themselves heard and speak to the audience, creating a new relationship and a modern bond that explains how the theater is a place of worship and personal and intimate space. "Turandot non esiste" manages to make people laugh, cry, and even scare, offering an engaging show that almost approaches the cabaret/theater song in a modern and youthful form.
Costantino Buttitta: Actor/ writer
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass/ actress/ composer/ writer
Stefano Teani: Pianist/ actor
Benjamin Balthazar Lebigre: Stage Director

How I met Puccini Ⓡ
FIl_Armonia Festival
Certosa di Firenze
Firenze
Italy
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Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass
Anna Astesano: Harp
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Ruutsu Meets Puccini
ORO - How I met Puccini
18/F, CKK
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Hong Kong
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Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass / compositions
Anna Astesano: Harp
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Haro no Uni Micho Miyagi / arr. V. S. Ciardelli
From the three poem by Stephane Mallarmé M. Ravel/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
N.1 - Soupir
Randori Suite V. S. Ciardelli
N.1: Soupir
Igor II V. S. Ciardelli
After Igor
Sur l’eau claire sans rides C. Saint-Saensl/ arr. V. S. Ciardelli
V’e’ nella selva oscura una leggenda G. Puccini/ V. S. Ciardelli
La Tregenda
Blessed Relief F. Zappa

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ORO -How I met Puccini
Jockey Club Auditorium
Hong Kong
Valentina Scheldhofen Ciardelli: Double bass / compositions
Alvaro Siculiana: Piano
Anna Astesano: Harp
Chiu Yung Chan: Guqin
Repertoire
Butterfly Effect for harp and double bass V.S. Ciardelli
Oro - Suite for Guqin, Harp, and Double Bass V.S. Ciardelli
commissioned by the Museum of Oriental Art in Turin 2023
In 7 movements
Una Femmina con la Corona in testa! V.S. Ciardelli
Fantasia per contrabbasso e pianoforte su temi di Turandot
in 3 movements