A JOINT EVENT with the Cultural Asscociation IL CIRCOLO
Due to limited space, this event is exclusively by invitation to members and guests of
The British Italian Society and Il Circolo
THE SHAPE OF MELODY: FROM BACH TO MORRICONE
Programme:
PART 1
1. Sonata No. 1 – Schubert (completa) | 15’
2. Serenade – Schubert | 4’30’’
3. Salut d’Amour – Elgar | 3’30’’
4. Meditation from Thaïs – Massenet | 5’
5. Air – Bach | 4’
6. Valse Sentimentale – Tchaikovsky | 3’30’’
7. The Swan – Saint-Saëns | 3’
INTERMEZZO
PART 2
1. Libertango – Piazzolla | 4’30’’
2. Ai giochi addio – Rota | 3’30’’
3. Lara’s Theme – Jarre | 4’
4. Anonimo Veneziano – Cipriani | 4’
5. Gabriel’s Oboe – Morricone | 4’
6. Deborah’s Theme – Morricone | 4’
7. Nuovo Cinema Paradiso – Morricone | 4’30’’
8. Now We Are Free – Zimmer | 5’
9. Czardas – | 5’
Beatrice Limonti | Violinist, Artistic Leader & Creator
Beatrice Limonti is an internationally acclaimed Italian violinist and Artistic Leader, recognised by the Arts Council of England as a Global Talent. Based in London, she bridges classical and jazz traditions with a dynamic stage and digital presence. Trained in Italy’s conservatoire system, she has performed in prestigious venues including Abbey Road Studios, Royal Opera House, and Teatro alla Scala.
A former first violin of the Italian Youth Orchestra under Riccardo Muti, Beatrice leads in ensembles such as the Erasmus+ Orchestra and has collaborated with international festivals and orchestras, including the Cairo Opera and Bayreuth Baroque Festival. In 2025, she co-founded BriosOrchestra, a London-based initiative promoting musical excellence and social inclusion.
A digital creator with a growing online following, Beatrice is also a D’Addario Artist. Celebrated for her emotional depth and artistic vision, she actively supports women in music and fosters diversity and creativity in today’s industry.
Antonio Morabito | Pianist, Educator & Conductor
Antonio Morabito is an Italian pianist and graduate of the Royal College of Music in London, holding a Master’s in Piano Performance. He teaches at both the Royal College of Music and Cardinal Vaughan Memorial School, and is choir conductor at St. Augustine’s Church in Hammersmith.
Trained at the Cilea Conservatory in Italy and the J. Rodrigo Conservatory in Valencia, he studied piano, chamber music, composition, and choral conducting, graduating with top honours. He also holds a degree in Philosophy from the University of Messina.
Antonio is a prizewinner of major international competitions, including the Bruxelles, London Classic Music, and Moscow International Piano Competitions, and was named “Young Artist of Excellence” by UNICRAM in 2014. He has performed across Britain and Europe at prestigious venues such as La Fenice, Steinway Hall, and Trinity College, Cambridge and is among the artists sponsored by the prestigious Keyboard Trust.
Antonio, together with Beatrice Limonti and Asia Bonuccelli, is the founder of BriosOrchestra in London, a social impact ensemble uniting young international musicians.
