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Vittorio Ghielmi

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[Vittorio Giormi, Nicknamed Gambas Heifetz, Presents a Long-Awaited Program of Stillness and Movement by Mara]Vittorio Giermi, the younger brother of early music keyboardist Lorenzo Giermi, commands the viola da gamba (viol) with an overwhelming presence. Unfazed by his virtuosic technique, this master has produced acclaimed recordings on various labels and has demonstrated an exceptionally unique aptitude for French music, which was once a major center of viola da gamba artistry. Centered on his duo with the talented lutenist Luca Piancaan early member of Il Giardino Armonicoand with the support of the brilliant young musicians of his own ensemble, Il Suonare Parlante, he has now turned his attentionat just the right momentto Marin Marais, who was praised for playing like an angel!Marin Marais was one of the greatest viol (viola da gamba) players of the French Baroque era and, as a key fig