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Richard Galliano | New Viaggio Trio

Richard Galliano

Adrien Moignard

Philippe Aerts

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Date

Wednesday, 07.10

Hours 19:30

Location

Chiesa del Collegio Papio, Ascona

Via delle Cappelle 1, 6612 Ascona

Price categories

CHF 85 / 70 / 55 / 40

Recital for Chamber Orchestra and Piano

Concert information

In October 2025, Richard Galliano released a remake of his legendary album “Journey,” originally released in 1993. Listening to the original studio recordings again, Galliano felt both joy and a tinge of nostalgia. He thought in particular of departed musicians Pierre Michelot and Charles Bellonzi, with whom he played alongside virtuoso guitarist Biréli Lagrène.

These memories have come together in the new album “New Viaggio,” serving as a tribute to the past and a bridge to the future. Says Galliano, “I am happy to continue this musical journey with new companions, Adrien Moignard on guitar and Philippe Aerts on double bass. Their talent and sensitivity give the compositions a new dimension.”

Program

Richard Galliano, accordion, melowtone & moderation
Adrien Moignard, guitar
Philippe Aerts, double bass

Richard Galliano (1950)
“Waltz for Nicky”
“Java Indigo”
“Journey”
“Billie”
“Tango pour Claude”
“Christopher’s Bossa”
“Coloriage”
“Romance”
“Little Muse”
“La Liberté est une Fleur”
“For Lolo”
“Alternate Coloriage”
“Java Indigo Alternate”
“Little Muse Alternate”
“Waltz for Nicky Alternate.”

Duration: 100′ (with intermission)

The Artists

Richard Galliano

Accordion & Melowtone

Richard Galliano is the only concert accordionist to have recorded for Deutsche Grammophon. Working closely with Astor Piazzolla in the 1980s, he later performed with musicians including Chet Baker, Charlie Haden, Ron Carter, and Michel Portal. In the Richard Galliano New Viaggio Trio (with Adrien Moignard on guitar and Philippe Aerts on double bass), the artists present a program of jazz, chanson, and improvisation.

Adrien Moignard

Guitar

Philippe Aerts

Contrabass

Venue information: Chiesa del Collegio Papio, Ascona

The Chiesa Santa Maria della Misericordia at the Roman Catholic secondary school “Collegio Papio” is a Renaissance-era building, renowned for its impressive altarpieces and wall paintings by Giovanni Serodine (17th century) and Marco D’Oggioni (16th century). Because of its size and excellent acoustics, the church is regularly used for concerts, including major concerts organized by classicAscona. The College’s other premises host master classes and other side events.

The College’s other premises are used for master classes and other side events.