Concerti d'Eccellenza
Richard Galliano | New Viaggio Trio
Richard Galliano
Adrien Moignard
Philippe Aerts

Date
Wednesday, 07.10
19:30 Clock
Venue
Chiesa del Collegio Papio, Ascona
Via delle Cappelle 1, 6612 Ascona
Price Categories
CHF 85 / 70 / 55 / 40
Recital for Chamber Orchestra and Piano
About the Concert
In October 2025, Richard Galliano released a remake of his legendary 1993 album *Viaggio*. Upon listening to the old studio recordings again, Galliano felt both joy and a touch of nostalgia. In particular, he remembered the late musicians Pierre Michelot and Charles Bellonzi, accompanied by the virtuoso guitarist Biréli Lagrène.
These musical memories have now found their way into the album *New Viaggio*—both a tribute to the past and a bridge to the future. “I’m delighted to continue this musical journey with new companions: Adrien Moignard on guitar and Philippe Aerts on double bass. ‘Their talent and sensitivity lend the compositions a new dimension,’ says Richard Galliano.
Discover Music
Program
Richard Galliano, Accordion, Melowtone, and Host
Adrien Moignard, Guitar
Philippe Aerts, Double Bass
Richard Galliano (1950)
“Waltz for Nicky”
“Java Indigo”
“Viaggio”
“Billie”
“Tango for Claude”
“Christopher’s Bossa”
“Coloriage”
“Romance”
“Little Muse”
“Freedom Is a Flower”
“For Lolo”
“Coloriage Alternate”
“Java Indigo Alternate”
“Little Muse Alternate”
“Waltz for Nicky (Alternate)”
Duration: 100′ (including intermission)
The Artists

Richard Galliano
Accordion & Melowtone
Richard Galliano is the only concert accordionist to record for Deutsche Grammophon. Working closely with Astor Piazzolla in the 1980s, he later also performed with musicians such as 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 programme of jazz, chanson and improvisation.

Adrien Moignard
Guitar

Philippe Aerts
Contrabass
About the venue: 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.
Arrival by public transportation: Tram/bus stop nearby: Ascona, Centro
Arrival by car: Public parking available nearby: Car park Piazza Caglioni Ascona Centro: Link
