Keep up to date on latest news (scheduled performances, awards, etc.)
May 6, 2023 — I’d like to deeply thank Emily Hansen for such an intense performance! She’s not only a magnificent soprano, but also a great actress who brings music and feelings to life. It’s really complicated for me to describe the overwhelming mix of emotions her performance triggered in me. Thank you Emily, thank you Opera Contempo! Read more about Emily…
Mar 22, 2023 — As the Premiere approaches, check out the Composer Spotlight dedicated to Gabriele by Opera Contempo. Read more…
Feb 2, 2023 — Save the date! The selected arias from “The Pierrot of the Minute” are going to be performed by Opera Contempo on May 6th! Read more…
Jan 23, 2023 — “Cinderella” will be performed by Seattle Rainbow City Orchestra — conducted by Christopher T. F. Hanson — on May 6th. Such a great honor! Read more…
Jan 15, 2023 — I’m delighted to announce that “Who is this Mortal” and “Take up thy destiny” from “The Pierrot of the Minute” have been selected by Opera Contempo for this year’s Premiere. Read more…
June 4, 2022 — “Cinderella” has been awarded the 2nd Prize in F. Schubert Konservatorium (Wien) 4th World Championship in Composition (Jazz and Film Music Category) with a score of 91/100
Feb. 19, 2022 — What an unforgettable night! BSO did a superb job! They sounded so delicate and tender — which is the true spirit of Cinderella — and all the instrument families were so balanced and perfectly merged together throughout the entire concert, like in a top-class orchestra. Thank you Brian, Paula, Philip! Thank you BSO!
Feb. 4, 2022 — “The Facts” have published an article about the upcoming world premiere of “Cinderella” which will be performed tomorrow by Brazosport Symphony Orchestra. Read more…
Nov 12, 2021 — I’m beyond honored to announce that “Cinderella” has been awarded the 1st Prize in the 11th Brazosport Symphony Orchestra Composition Contest. I’m the second overseas winner ever!
Gabriele Cardinali, composer 