Accademia di Santa Sofia "PONTI SONORI" - VIVALDI: Quattro Stagioni

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“SOUND BRIDGES” ACADEMY OF SANTA SOFIA
Chamber Orchestra ACADEMY OF SANTA SOFIA
VIVALDI: The Four Seasons - LINDA HEDLUND Violin
Benevento Auditorium Sant’Agostino 8:00 PM free entry

Linda Hedlund graduated in 2002 from the University of Music and Performing Arts in Vienna and obtained a doctorate in violin performance from the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki in 2010. Since 2019, she has specialized in the baroque violin at Novia University of Applied Sciences in Finland.
She has received numerous awards in international competitions and has held positions as first violin in prestigious orchestras, including the orchestra of the Pacific Music Festival in Japan, under the direction of Michael Tilson Thomas, and the Tapiola Sinfonietta.
As a soloist, she has collaborated with notable orchestras such as La Tempesta, Istanbul Milli Insurance Orchestra, Vogtland Philharmonie, Wegelius Chamber Orchestra, Ensemble Borromini, Les Solistes de Monte Carlo, Presidential Orchestra of Northern Cyprus, Austrian Chamber Orchestra, and OSUEL Symphony Orchestra in Brazil.
Hedlund has also collaborated with prominent musicians from the Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra and with pianist Oliver Kern.
She has performed solo recitals at prestigious international festivals and venues, including the Grafenegg Festival (Austria), Nancyphonies (France), Honart Festival at the Konzerthaus in Vienna, Teatro Bibiena in Mantova, and Carnegie Hall in New York.
As a guest at major international festivals, her performances have been broadcast by radio and television stations in various countries, including Finland, Italy (Rai 3), Turkey, Switzerland (RSI/Arte), Austria, and the United States.
She is also active as a teacher and founded the Emäsalo Music Festival in Finland.
Her discography includes albums with sonatas by Franck, Saint-Saëns, and Debussy, chamber music with guitarist Otto Tolonen, tango arrangements for violin and harp, and world premiere recordings of Finnish music.

Intermezzi with the participation of: Sabrina Palma, Chiara Conti, Arianna Marino, Gaia De Blasio, Lena Logrieco, Maria Lombardi

THE ORCHESTRA: www.accademiadisantasofia.it/orchestra/

The Academy of Santa Sofia in Benevento represents one of the most prestigious and appreciated cultural entities in the Italian territory, a place where music is not simply performed but becomes an integral part of the very identity of the Academy, going well beyond mere artistic programming.
Its strength lies in the constant and ongoing pursuit of artistic excellence and the ability to establish a deep and engaging relationship with the audience. Thanks to this approach, the Academy brings artists and programs to Italy and abroad that unite tradition and modernity.

“Sound Bridges” is one of the projects of the Academy of Santa Sofia, an ambitious initiative that proposes international musical journeys with the goal of connecting different cities and cultures through the universal language of music.
The project calendar includes stops in Italy - Benevento, Caserta, Cervinara, and San Martino Valle Caudina - and abroad, with destinations such as Montenegro, Finland, Hungary, Poland, the USA, and Romania.
Each stop will offer significant musical programs, serving as a true cultural bridge between Italy and the rest of the world.
It is a project that highlights the musical heritage through international cultural exchange but also helps young musicians to be recognized.
The concerts fully reflect the artistic mission of the Academy of Santa Sofia, which has always been committed to seeking deep emotional involvement, offering the public moments of care and beauty in an age where music risks being consumed too quickly.
Salvatore Orlando

ACADEMY OF SANTA SOFIA
Vittorio Iollo: General Coordinator

ORGANIZATIONAL CHART:
https://www.accademiadisantasofia.it/organigramma/
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“SOUND BRIDGES” - ACADEMY OF SANTA SOFIA
Filippo Zigante - Marcella Parziale: Artistic Direction
Salvatore Orlando: Artistic Consultant


“SOUND BRIDGES” Dates:
May 18, 2026 MONTENEGRO: National Theatre
Tribute to Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone Orchestra Academy Santa Sofia

July 18-19, 2026 FINLAND - Helsinki: Emäsalo Music Festival
String Trio with Piano - Linda Hedlund violin. Giuliano De Angelis cello, Risto-Matti Marin piano Music by F. Mendelssohn and A. Piazzolla

September 12, 2026 ITALY - Benevento: Auditorium Sant’Agostino
Chamber Orchestra Academy of Santa Sofia - Dean Anderson violin, Myroslava Khomik violin Music by J.S. Bach, A. Piazzolla

September 20, 2026 ITALY - Benevento: Auditorium San Vittorino
String Trio with Piano – Laszlo Stacho piano, Marton Sarreti violin, Aron Ratray cello Music by F.J. Haydn, L.V. Beethoven

October 4, 2026 POLAND - Trzebnica: Abbey
Stabat Mater by G.B. Pergolesi, Santa Sofia Orchestra Dominika Zamara soprano, Marcella Parziale mezzo-soprano

February 2, 2027 USA - Los Angeles: La Sierra University
String Trio with Piano – Dean Anderson violin, Myroslava Khomik violin, Giuliano De Angelis cello Music by E. Dohnányi, and F.S. Akimenko

February 3, 2027 USA - Los Angeles: La Sierra University
La Sierra University Orchestra, Francesco Nicolosi piano Music by G. Paisiello and F.J. Haydn

Date to be determined - May 2027 - ROMANIA - Cluj-Napoca: Chamber Music Festival
Stabat Mater by G.B. Pergolesi, Santa Sofia Orchestra to be defined soprano, Marcella Parziale mezzo-soprano

Date to be determined - May 2027 - HUNGARY - Budapest: Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Young Talents: Christian De Nicolais (2007) piano Music by F. Liszt: 12 Transcendental Studies

Date to be determined - May 2027 - HUNGARY - Budapest: Franz Liszt Academy of Music
Young Talents: Giovanni Mascia (2003) piano Music by: M. Mussorgsky: Pictures at an Exhibition, L.V. Beethoven: The Battle of Wellington op.91 (piano version by Beethoven), F. Liszt: Totentanz, paraphrase on Dies irae
Web: www.accademiadisantasofia.it