Saturday, September 13, 1:00 p.m. Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall, 1200 S. Marquette Avenue, Downtown Minneapolis, MN 55403. REGISTER HERE. Experience a unique afternoon of Italian artistry as the Cello Quartet of the Youth Orchestra Luigi Cherubini visits Minneapolis on their debut U.S. tour.

Presented by the Italian Cultural Center of Minneapolis/St. Paul, this free concert showcases four talented young musicians from the renowned ensemble in a captivating program for four cellos. The performance blends original compositions for cello quartet with arrangements of Italian operatic and classical favorites.

The program features works by Verdi, Puccini, Donizetti, Rossini, and Monteverdi, alongside contemporary pieces by Giovanni Sollima—highlighting the cello's expressive range in both traditional and modern settings.

The quartet features:

Francesco Angelico | Matteo Bodini | Luca Dondi | Luigi Visco

All four musicians are distinguished members of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra, founded in 2004 by Riccardo Muti to bridge the gap between Italy's conservatories and the professional music world. Named after one of Italy's most significant composers—active across Europe—the orchestra embodies a deep commitment to Italian musical heritage with an open, international vision.

Venue and Parking

Westminster Presbyterian Church Hall

1200 S. Marquette Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403

Metered street parking is available.

Underground parking is available for $12 at 95–99 Alice Rainville Pl.

(Please remove the cars after the event. There is no re-entry to the building once the concert concludes).

Admission

The concert is free and open to the public. Donations are welcome to support the Italian Cultural Center's mission to promote Italian language and culture in Minnesota.

For more information or questions, please contact Ron Lattin at ron@theitalianculturalcenter.org 

Join us for this exceptional live performance from Italy's next generation of classical talent.