NYC National Opera America: Maestro Stefano Miceli & his guest artists:PIANO TRIO with Paolo Marchettini, Clarinet and James Acampora, Cello

7:30pm : “Music and Conversations” Performance

8:30-m : post cocktail reception “Meet the Maestro”

STUDENTS CAN ASK FOR A PASSCODE TO GET A $10 TICKET at appiaproductions@gmail.com

Music & Conversations with Stefano Miceli Festival“Histoire du Tango” – An Evening of Passion, Dialogue, and Virtuosity, Monday, May 11 | 7:30 PM

PIANO TRIO

STEFANO MICELI, PIANO

PAOLO MARCHETTINI, CLARINET

JAMES ACAMPORA, CELLO

The Miceli Arts Foundation proudly presents an unforgettable evening with internationally acclaimed pianist and conductor Stefano Miceli, joined by an exceptional trio of artists: composer and clarinetist Paolo Marchettini and the versatile New York-based cellist James Acampora.

Histoire du Tango is more than a concert—it is an immersive musical journey. Through the evocative voices of clarinet, cello, and piano, the program explores the evolution, elegance, and emotional depth of the tango tradition. From the nostalgic charm of the 19th century to the refined modernity of the 20th, this performance reveals the soul of tango in all its power and sensuality.

The evening features masterpieces by Astor Piazzolla, Carlos Gardel, Isaac Albéniz, and Kurt Weill, reimagined in a sophisticated trio setting. These timeless works will come alive in a program that blends lyricism, rhythm, and dramatic intensity.

A distinctive hallmark of the festival, Maestro Miceli will guide the audience throughout the performance, offering insights into the creative and emotional dimensions of the repertoire. His engaging commentary transforms the concert into a dialogue—inviting listeners to connect more deeply with the music and its meaning.

Stefano Miceli, Piano

Stefano Miceli stands among the most distinguished Italian pianists and conductors on the international stage. Renowned for his expressive depth and technical brilliance, he has captivated audiences in some of the world’s most prestigious venues, including the Berliner Philharmonie, Sydney Opera House, Leipzig Gewandhaus, Teatro La Fenice in Venice, the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Beijing, and Carnegie Hall in New York.

Alongside his performance career, Maestro Miceli is deeply committed to education and artistic leadership. He serves as Director of the Greenwich Piano Institute and is a faculty member at Adelphi University. His conducting appointments have included Principal Guest Conductor of the Leipzig Philharmonic and Cameristi della Fenice, as well as Music Director of the Orchestra Sinfonica Italiana.

Currently, he is President and Artistic Director of the Milano Metropolitan Orchestra and Music Director of the Adelphi Symphony Orchestra. He is also the founder of the Music & Conversations with Stefano Miceli Festival, active in New York and the Tri-State area.

A recording artist for Appia Records USA and Steinway Spirio, Maestro Miceli was named a Steinway Artist in Hamburg in 2011—an honor reserved for pianists of exceptional caliber.

An evening of music, storytelling, and artistic dialogue—“Histoire du Tango” invites you to experience tango not only as sound, but as a living narrative of passion, culture, and human expression.

info at appiaproductions@gmail.com