We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Francesco Pio Bertozzi . We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Francesco Pio below.
Francesco Pio, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today We’d love to hear about a project that you’ve worked on that’s meant a lot to you.
The most significant project I have worked on, is my latest album, The Art Of The Duo, recorded with my italian group “I Musici Gemelli,” formed by me and my twin brother, Giuseppe Pio Bertozzi. The album was recorded in Pure DSD format for the Hunnia Records & Film Production label.
This is a particularly important project for us because this album explores the evolution of chamber music for violin in the 18th century, with a particular focus on Italian composers; offering one of the most comprehensive contributions ever collected on the Italian repertoire for two violins in a single album.
The album has been internationally acclaimed: it won two Global Music Awards and received a nomination at the Josie Music Awards in Tennessee. This recognition came thanks to the value of the project, which represents an important work of musical and cultural rediscovery.
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
We both discovered our passion for classical music and the delicate and powerful notes of the violin 16 years ago at the young age of 8 years old. We were guided by the same teachers and shared the same path, which is also why we have been playing together. Our performances intertwined in a way that immediately seemed natural and as if our violins were made to talk to each other. That connection was the seed from which our duo was born.
Playing together became a way to explore not only music, but also ourselves. Classical music, with its rich tradition and complexity, has been our common language. The instruments we use are unique pieces, each with its own story. They are made by the same Violinmaker, Giuseppe Quagliano and are twin violins just like us.
Over the years, our music has changed and grown. We have explored various repertoires, but one thing has remained constant, our unbreakable bond. Music is much more than a profession for us, it is our way of communicating with the world. It is the language through which we express our deepest emotions and thoughts, and we are grateful that we can do this together as twin brothers bringing our story to everyone who listens.
More information:
website:
www.imusicigemelli.com
In your view, what can society to do to best support artists, creatives and a thriving creative ecosystem?
To truly support artists, society must first and foremost value art as an essential good, not a luxury or an accessory. Education plays a key role, and it is essential to integrate the arts into school curricula from an early age, because creativity is cultivated over time.
Concrete financial support is also needed. This means creating accessible and non-bureaucratic public calls for proposals designed to fund independent artistic projects.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
For us, the most rewarding aspect of being classical musicians is having the opportunity to connect the audience emotionally with the past.
Creating is an act of continuous exploration: you travel through time and emotions, you enter into the lives of others, you give voice to what often remains unexpressed.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.imusicigemelli.com
- Instagram: francesco_bertozzi/giuseppe__bertozzi
Image Credits
Michele Pesante