Pianist Andrea Bacchetti in Varese with the European Philharmonic Orchestra
Maestro Pennuto continues his research into Mozart's lesser-known symphonies, while renowned soloist Andrea Bacchetti performs the great keyboard concertos
classic music | VareseNews newsroom
March 12th, 2026
Varese is set to host a high-profile musical event featuring the European Philharmonic Orchestra and celebrated pianist Andrea Bacchetti.
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the "Conti" Auditorium at the Malipiero Municipal Hight School will host a concert blending great classical repertoire with deep philological research curated by Maestro Marcello Pennuto.
The centerpiece of the evening will be Haydn's Piano Concerto in D Major, a cornerstone of the orchestra's repertoire, further explored through this collaboration with Bacchetti. The program also marks a significant milestone in the Mozart project: the performance of Symphony K 135 and, for the first time, Symphony K 18. The latter, originally attributed to Carl Friedrich Abel, was transcribed and almost certainly modified by a very young Mozart, bringing the total number of Mozart symphonies performed by the Varese ensemble to 59.
Andrea Bacchetti, who debuted at just 11 years old with I Solisti Veneti, brings to Varese a wealth of experience gained on the world's most prestigious stages, from Lucerne to Tokyo. His presence adds to the long list of distinguished soloists who have collaborated with the European Philharmonic Orchestra, a mainstay of the local cultural scene for 35 years.
The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Varese. Tickets are priced at 10 euros (single seat), with a reduced rate of 6 euros forthose under 25. Tickets can be purchased online via the "ooohevents" platform or directly at the auditorium box office on the day of the concert, starting from 3:00 PM.
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Varese is set to host a high-profile musical event featuring the European Philharmonic Orchestra and celebrated pianist Andrea Bacchetti.
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM, the "Conti" Auditorium at the Malipiero Municipal Hight School will host a concert blending great classical repertoire with deep philological research curated by Maestro Marcello Pennuto.
The centerpiece of the evening will be Haydn's Piano Concerto in D Major, a cornerstone of the orchestra's repertoire, further explored through this collaboration with Bacchetti. The program also marks a significant milestone in the Mozart project: the performance of Symphony K 135 and, for the first time, Symphony K 18. The latter, originally attributed to Carl Friedrich Abel, was transcribed and almost certainly modified by a very young Mozart, bringing the total number of Mozart symphonies performed by the Varese ensemble to 59.
Andrea Bacchetti, who debuted at just 11 years old with I Solisti Veneti, brings to Varese a wealth of experience gained on the world's most prestigious stages, from Lucerne to Tokyo. His presence adds to the long list of distinguished soloists who have collaborated with the European Philharmonic Orchestra, a mainstay of the local cultural scene for 35 years.
The event is sponsored by the Municipality of Varese. Tickets are priced at 10 euros (single seat), with a reduced rate of 6 euros forthose under 25. Tickets can be purchased online via the "ooohevents" platform or directly at the auditorium box office on the day of the concert, starting from 3:00 PM.
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