CONCERTS IN PROGRAM
March 8th 2024 Chicago – Ukranian Institute of Modern Art – Piano Recital ( Music by Chopin) with the other part of chamber music with Anastasiya Squires Flutist, Music by Bizet, Ravel Piazzolla
February 24th 2024 – Private Apartment Nyc – Italian Dinner & Concert for the NYCP Orchestra Music to be established Jennifer Shaw Cellist, Fred Rosenberg Clarinetist(1st Clarinetist NYCP Orchestra), Gary Leavitt Bass-Baritone, Dori Levine Singer, Giacomo Franci Pianist
January 20th 2024 – Private Apartment Nyc – Students recital . Music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann
June 18th 2023 – Radio Interview – By Steve Robinson
June 15th 2023 – Masonic Building Nyc – Levine-Franci Jazz Trio Giacomo Franci Keyboardist, Dori Levine Singer, Stefano Battaglia Bass
April 30th 2023 – Judge for the Sound Espressivo Auditions to select the soloists that will perform at Carnegie Recital Hall with the NYCP Orchestra
April 27 2023 – Cary Hall DiMenna Center – The New York Chamber Players Orchestra featuring the winners of the 12th Annual Competition – Brahms Piano Concerto no1 Giacomo Franci Pianist Paolo Scibilia Conductor , Mozart Clarinet Concerto 1st mov Yufang Wang Clarinetist,, Mozart Piano Concerto no.12 first mov Maggie Miao Pianist , Herbert Cello Concerto no.2 1st mov. Evelyn Joung Cellist, Wieniavsky Violin Concerto no.2 2nd and 3rd mov William Yeh Violinist
March 4 2023 – Private Apartment Nyc – Italian Dinner & Concert for the NYCP Orchestra Music by Debussy, Bellini, Muczynski, Part, Beethoven, Bernstein, Chaplin – Jennifer Shaw Cellist, Fred Rosenberg Clarinetist(1st Clarinetist NYCP Orchestra), Philippe Delage Flutist(1st Flutist NYCP Orchestra), Garry Ianco Violinist (Concertmaster NYCP Orchestra), Dori Levine Singer, Giacomo Franci Pianist
January 28 2023 – Private Apartment Nyc – Students recital . Music by Bach, Scarlatti, Handel, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin
November 21 2022 – Carnegie Recital Hall – J.S.Bach Piano Concerto no.5 in f min. Giacomo Franci Pianist/Conductor of the New York Chamber Players Orchestra. I will conduct concerto solo pieces from the Laureates of the Sound Espressivo Auditions of which I’ll be one of the judges . Music by Bach, Haydn, Mozart, Boccherini, Vivaldi, Giuliani, Brahms, Pierne, Polunin, Zubkovsky. VIP Tickets $175 , general admission $80
October 28th 2022 – The New York Chamber Players Orchestra in a live streaming Concert at Cary Hall DiMenna Center – Concert of the winners of the 12th Annual Competition – Program – Mozart – Overture Marriage of Figaro, Bach Piano Concerto no.5 in f min., Giacomo Franci Pianist/Conductor, Mozart Clarinet Concerto 1st Mov., Yufang Wang Clarinetist, Mozart Piano Concerto no.12 in A Maj. 1st Mov. Ming Ming Miao Pianist, Herbert Cello Concerto no.2, 1st Mov. Evelyn Joung Cellist, Wieniawsky Violin Concerto no.2 2nd – 3rd Mov. , William Ye Violinist , Giacomo Franci Conductor – Concert Cancelled for unforeseen circumstances
October 2nd 2022 – Judge for Sound Espressivo Auditions to select the soloists that will perform at Carnegie Recital Hall with the NYCP Orchestra
September 30th 2022 – Judge for Sound Espressivo Auditions to select the soloists that will perform at Carnegie Recital Hall with the NYCP Orchestra
September 3rd 2022 – Sorrento Italy – Festival Pianistico ” I Concerti di Villa Fondi ” – Piano Recital Program: Beethoven Sonata op.10 no.3, Sonata op.27 no.2(Moonlight Sonata), Schumann Carnevale di Vienna, Chopin Ballade no.1, Studi op10 no.1, op10 no.8, op10 no.12
August 25 2022 – Lessona (BL) Italy – Video Interview – On the project of the Complete Beethoven Piano Sonatas hosted by Ermanno De Stefani
August 23rd 2022 – Lessona (BL) Italy – Recording for Sheva Collection – 4th Volume of Beethoven Piano Sonatas
Giacomo Franci – The Plot Against You – Poema Sinfonico for Violin and Orchestra(World Preniere) – Garry Ianco Violinist , Giacomo Franci Conductor,John Russo – Three Studies for Clarinet and Orchestra(World Premiere), A Winter Sketch for Clarinet and Orchestra(World Premiere),William Popp – Choros tou Kalamata for Clarinet and Orchestra(World Premiere) – John Russo Clarinetist, Giacomo Franci Conductor
January 29th 2022 – Judge for Sound Espressivo International Competition
December 18th 2021 – Judge for Sound Espressivo International Competition
December 16th 2021 – Judge for Sound Espressivo International Competition
December 4th 2021 – Salon Concert in NYC – Levine Franci Trio – Giacomo Franci Pianist , Dori Levine Singer , Ken Filiano Bass, Jazz Music
October 23rd 2021 – The New York Chamber Players Orchestra in a live streaming Concert at Cary Hall DiMenna Center – Concert of the winners of the 11th Annual Competition – Program – Mozart Symphony no.35(Haffner), Bruch Violin Concerto(1st mov.) Zoe Nguyen Violinist, Mozart Piano Concerto no.17(1st mov.) Derek Jisung Lee Pianist, Lalo Symphonie Espagnole(1st mov.) Laura Jin Violinist, Mendelssohn Violin Concerto op.64(1st mov.) Rebecca Beato Violinist , Giacomo Franci Conductor . Link to attend the Concert:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u80v5XpNq_o. Donation has to be in place in order to receive the password to attend
October 19th 2021 – Interview for Sound Espressivo
August 7th 2021 – Recording for Sheva Collection Biella, Italy – 3rd Volume of Beethoven Piano Sonatas
August 6th 2021 in Biella Italy – Piano Recital
July 27th to 31st 2021 at Villa Magni in Pistoia Tuscany Italy – Piano Masterclass with Giacomo Franci
June 13th 2021 – Private Apartment NYC – Finals of the 11th Annual Concerto Competition – Open to 10 finalists – 3 winners will be selected – Giacomo Franci President of the Jury – The rest of the Jury is composed by some of the Principals of NYCP
March 27th 2021 – Recording for Sheva Collection Biella, Italy – 3rd Volume of Beethoven Piano Sonatas(cancelled because of Covid-19)
March 26th 2021 in Biella Italy – Piano Recital(cancelled because of Covid-19)
March 17th to 21st 2021 at Villa Magni in Pistoia Tuscany Italy – Piano Masterclass with Giacomo Franci(cancelled because of Covid-19)
February 27th 2021 – The New York Chamber Players Orchestra in a live streaming Concert at Cary Hall, DiMenna Center NYC – Concert of the winners of the 10th Annual Concerto Competition. Program: Bach – Brandenburg Concerti 3 and 4 Giacomo Franci Conductor/Pianist, Haydn Concerto no.1 for Cello and Orchestra 1st mov. Miles Levine Cellist, Strauss Concerto for Oboe 1st mov. Spencer Rubin Oboist, Dvorak Violin Concerto 1st mov. Caecilia Lee Violinist, Schumann Piano Concerto 1st mov. Alana Chiang Pianist . Link to attend the Concert: https://vimeo.com/503850062 . Donation to the Orchestra has to be in place in order to receive the password to attend
September 13th 2020 – Private Apartment NYC – Finals of the 10th Annual Concerto Competition – Open to 10 finalists – 3 winners will be selected – Giacomo Franci President of the Jury – Gregor Kitzis (Concertmaster NYCP Orchestra) Jury Member – Justin Vance(First Oboist NYCP Orchestra) Jury Member
May 20th 2020 – NYCP Orchestra in a Concert of Contemporary Music – Cary Hall NYC – The program will be also taped on the 2nd Commercial Recording of NYCP Orchestra by CRS Records – Program will include the World Premiere of Giacomo Franci composition for Violin and Dark Orchestra titled ” The Plot against you”(cancelled because of Covid-19)
February 27th 2020 – Giacomo Franci celebrates the 250th Anniversary of Beethoven’s Birth – Private Apartment Nyc – In Duo with Elissa Cassini Violinist – Beethoven Spring Sonata, Stravinsky Suite Italienne
February 7th 2020 – NYCP Orchestra celebrates the 250 Anniversary of Beethoven’s Birth- Cary Hall NYC – Program: Beethoven Piano Concerto no.1 Pianist/ Conductor Giacomo Franci, Beethoven Romance in F for Violin and Orchestra Violinist Lily Ye, Schubert Rondo’ for String Orchestra Violinist Mei Mei Wei
January 11th 2020 – Private Apartment Nyc – Giacomo Franci presents his piano students in Recital – Music by: Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Satie
November 22nd 2019 – Weill Room at Carnegie Hall – The New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Program: Mozart Divertimento no.11 in D Maj. Giacomo Franci Conductor, Schumann Sonata no.2 Chris Zandieh Pianist, Mozart Flute Concerto in D Maj.(1st Mov) Sooah Jeon Flutist, Haydn Cello Concerto(2nd and 3rd Mov.) Dylan Wu Cellist. 2nd Part Jazz Music with Giacomo Franci Jazz Quintet: Giacomo Franci Pianist, Dori Levine Vocalist, Nick Lyons Saxophonist, Adam Lane Bassist, Dayeon Seok Drummer
October 30th 2019 – The New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert at Cary Hall, DiMenna Center NYC – Concert of the winners of the 9th Annual Concerto Competition. Program: Beethoven 5th Symphony, Giacomo Franci Conductor, Mozart Flute Concerto in D Maj(1st mov.) Sooah Jeon Flutist, Chopin-Piano Concerto no.1(1st mov.) Chris Zandieh Pianist, Ravel Tzigane Leah Amory Violin
July 9th to July 14th 2019 – Piano Concerto Festival in Budapest, Hungary – I’ll be giving a Masterclass + a Piano Recital Music by Beethoven Liszt Stravinsky
July 6th 2019 – Shanghai Oriental Art Center Performance Hall – Conductor of The Shanghai Baroque Chamber Orchestra Commemorating the 210th Anniversary of Mendelssohn Birth – Program: Mendelssohn – String Symphony no.2, String Symphony no. 8
April 23rd 2019 – Merkin Concert Hall, NYC – Soloist with the New York Chamber Players Orchestra – Program – Franci- 3 Variations on a Thema by Michael Levy for Piano and Orchestra, Mazzoleni-Ephrikian- Marco Polo for Piano and Orchestra, Conductor Stefano Mazzoleni(Cancelled for health related problems of Mo.Mazzoleni)
April 7th 2019 – Teatro Comunale di Treviso, Italy – Soloist with the Philharmonic Orchestra of Veneto – Program – Franci- 3 Variations on a Thema by Michael Levy for Piano and Orchestra, Mazzoleni-Ephrikian- Marco Polo for Piano and Orchestra.Conductor Stefano Mazzoleni
March 27th 2019 – Recording for Sheva Collection Biella, Italy – 2nd Volume of Beethoven Piano Sonatas
March 26th 2019 – Private Apartment Biella, Italy – Piano Recital Music by Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt, Stravinsky
February 2nd 2019 – Private Apartment NYC – Giacomo Franci presents his piano students in Recital – Music by: Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Schumann, Liszt
January 17th 2019- Weill Room at Carnegie Hall NYC – New York Chamber Players in Concert – 4 Prodigies will be Soloing – Conductor Giacomo Franci Program – Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Bruch – Romanze in F maj. for Viola and String Orch. Violist Maddie Pintoff, Stravinsky-Suite Italienne for Cello and Piano, Cellist Jiaxun Caroline Yao Pianist Giacomo Franci, Vitali – Chaconne for Violin and String Orch. Violinist Joseph Hsia, Sarasate – Gypsy Air for Violin and String Orch Violinist Bobby Park
October 6th 2018 – Elk Lodge in Hoboken N.J. – Benefit Concert for the NYCP Orchestra: An Evening of Classical and Jazz Music – Giacomo Franci Piano, Rebecca Grady-Rucker Soprano with Music by Chopin, Liszt, Mozart, Rossini, Puccini.Jazz Quartet with Giacomo Franci Piano, Nick Lions Sax, Ian Baggette Bass, Bob Meyer Drums – Jazz Standards and Italian Songs
September 15th 2018 – Private Apartment New York City – Giacomo Franci presents his students in Concert. Music by Bach, Mozart, Clementi, Chopin, Liszt, Cilea, Puccini
June 10th 2018 – Private Apartment NYC – Finals of the 8th Annual Concerto Competition – Open to 10 finalists – 3 winners will be selected – Giacomo Franci President of the Jury – The Jury will be composed by some of the Principals of NYCP Orchestra
May 12th 2018 – Birthday of NYCP Orchestra – Private Apartment NYC – Concert with Italian Dinner. Music by Bach, Beethoven, Rossini, Verdi, Copland, Monk. Giacomo Franci Pianist, Fred Rosenberg Clarinetist, Gregor Kitzis Violinist, Rebecca Rucker Soprano
April 15th 2018 – Opera Center NYC – Judge for the Harmony for Peace Foundation Music Competition
February 10th 2018 – Private Apartment New York City – Giacomo Franci presents his students in Concert. Music by Bach, Scarlatti, Mozart, Clementi, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, Puccini, Stravinsky
December 6th 2017 – Weill Room at Carnegie Hall NYC – New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Bach Piano Concerto no.7 in g min Giacomo Franci Pianist/Conductor – Ian Maloney Guest Cellist, Adam Jackson Guest Pianist
October 13th 2017 – Liederkranz Club Concert Hall NYC -New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Concert of the winners of the 7th Annual Concerto Competition – Music by : Mozart,Sarasate, Viextemps, Saint-Saens . Chelsea Xia violin,Sara Yamada violin, Zehavi Rodriguez cello, Joseph Hsia violin. Giacomo Franci conductor
August 12th 2017 – Private Apartment New York City – Giacomo Franci in duo with Dori Levine singer. Jazz standards
July 29th 2017 – Private Apartment New York City – Giacomo Franci presents his students in Concert. Music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Piazzolla, Glass
June 11th 2017 – Private Apartment NYC – Finals of the 7th Annual Concerto Competition – Open to 10 finalists – 3 winners will be selected – Giacomo Franci President of the Jury – The Jury will be composed by some of the Principals of NYCP Orchestra
May 13th 2017 – Private Apartment NYC – Celebration of the Birthday of The New York Chamber Players Orchestra Music by L. van Beethoven, F.Chopin, F.Liszt, V.Williams, E.Granados, M.Ravel – Giacomo Franci piano, Adam Jackson piano, Jack Gedzelman piano, Fred Rosenberg clarinet.
February 25th 2017 – Private Apartment New York City – Giacomo Franci presents his students in Concert. Music by Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, Sibelius, Granados
January 7th 2017 – Ferrara Theatre, Italy – Piano Recital – Music by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Schumann
December 29th 2016 – Villa Bossi, Varese Italy – Recording of 3 Beethoven Sonatas for Sheva Collection Record Company
December 28th 2016 – Villa Bossi, Varese. Italy – Piano Recital – Music by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Schumann
December 9th 2016 – Liederkranz Club Concert Hall NYC -New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Concert of the winners of the 6th Annual Concerto Competition – Music by : Mendelssohn, Raats, Schumann, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky . Lorenzo Meo piano(guest artist) – Winners:Enriqueta Somarriba piano, Matthew Cohen viola, Derek Louie cello, Kenta Nomura violin, Sasha Petrin violin . Giacomo Franci conductor
July 23rd 2016 – Steinway Hall New York City – Giacomo Franci presents his students in Concert in the newly built prestigious Steinway Hall . Music by Bach,Haydn,Mozart,Pergolesi,Beethoven, Chopin, Debussy,Prokofiev
June 12th 2016 – Finals of the 6th Annual Concerto Competition – Private Apartment New York City – Open to 10 finalists – 3 winners will be selected – Giacomo Franci President of the Jury – The Jury will be composed by some of the Principals of NYCP Orchestra
April 15th 2016 –Liederkranz Club Concert Hall,New York –
New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Concert in Honor of the Music of Anthony Scarmolin – Music by J.S.Bach – Air from Suite no.3, Gregor Kitzis Saw , W. A. Mozart – Piano Concerto K.488 in A Maj. , Giacomo Franci Pianist, A. Scarmolin – Arioso for Strings , Variations on a Folk Song , G.Gershwin – Lullaby, Giacomo Franci Conductor
March 5th 2016 –Private Apartment New York City – Giacomo Franci presents his piano students in a Salon Concert . Music by Pachebel,Haydn,Mozart,Beethoven,Chopin,Debussy
January 9th 2016 – Tulsa ,Oklahoma – The Jack Price Radio Show – Interview on the aspects and anectodes of Giacomo Franci’s Music Career
November 13th 2015 – Liederkranz Club Concert Hall. New York – New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Concert of the winners of the 5th Annual Concerto Competition – Giacomo Franci Conductor , Antonio di Cristofano Guest Piano Soloist , Music by : Wagner-Sigfried-Idyll,Beethoven-Piano Concerto no.3,Beethoven-Piano Concerto no.1(first Mov.),Saint Saens- Introduction and Rondo’ Capriccioso for Violin and Orchestra , Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Cellos and Orchestra . Winners of the Competition : Adam Jackson Piano, Ian Maloney and Mia Bernard Cello Duo , Sarah Ma Violin
November 8th 2015 –New York Lyric Opera Theatre – Giacomo Franci Pianist/Coach , Music by R.Wagner – Die Walkure
November 5th 2015 –New York Lyric Opera Theatre – Giacomo Franci Pianist/Coach , Music by R.Wagner – Die Walkure
October 17th 2015 –Private Apartment New York City – Benefit Concert for the New York Chamber Players – Program to be established
August 29th 2015 – Orchestra Sinfonica di Grosseto , Cassero Senese Italy , Giacomo Franci Conductor and Pianist . Music by Espinosa, Franci, Sibelius, Mozart
August 28th 2015 – Orchestra Sinfonica di Grosseto , Castiglione della Pescaia Italy , Giacomo Franci Conductor, Antonio di Cristofano Pianist . Music by Espinosa, Beethoven, Sibelius, Mozart
August 8th 2015 – Private Apartment in New York City – Students Recital –
Giacomo Franci presents his Piano Students .Music by Purcell,Haendel,Bach,Mozart,Czerny, Beethoven, Chopin
August 1st 2015 – Triad Club , New York City – Giacomo Franci Pianist , Dori Levine Singer – Jazz Standards
June 13th 2015 – Finals of the 5th Annual Concerto Competition – Private Apartment New York City – Open to 11 finalists – 3 winners will be selected – Giacomo Franci President of the Jury – The Jury will be composed by some of the Principals of NYCP Orchestra.
February 10th 2015 – St.Peter’s Church New York City , Giacomo Franci Pianist and a group of professional opera singers . Music by Strauss , Verdi , Bellini , Chopin
February 7th 2015 – Private Apartment in New York City – Students Recital –
Giacomo Franci presents his Piano Students .Music by Purcell,Haendel,Bach,Czerny, Beethoven, Chopin ,Bartok
December 4th 2014 – Merkin Concert Hall – New York City – New York Chamber Players in Concert – Concert of the winners of the 4th annual music competition – Patron Mr.Eric Neil Koenig – Music by E.Koenig – The Betazoid Trilogy for Alto Saxophone and Orchestra – Lena Bloch Saxophone ,Stravinsky – Pulcinella Suite ,Saint Saens Cello Concerto no.1 1st mov – Ian Maloney Cello,Mendelssohn Violin Concerto 2nd and 3rd mov.- Sophia Steger Violin , Elgar Cello Concerto 4th mov. -Sujari Britt Cello -Giacomo Franci Conductor
November 14th 2014 – Private Apartment in New York City- Social Event for the New York Chamber Players Orchestra – Ian Maloney Cello ,Sophia Steger Violin,Sujari Britt Cello , Giacomo Franci Piano . Music by Popper , Bach , Chopin.
August 6th 2014– Ospedale di Carrara, Italy , Piano Recital – Music by Stravinsky, Copland, Schumann, Chopin
July 30th 2014– Pieve di Cadore, Italy , Auditorium Cosmo – Piano Recital – Music by Stravinsky, Copland , Schumann, Chopin
July 24th 2014– People’s Bank, New York City – Fundraiser for NYCP Orchestra – Gregor Kitzis violin , Laura Thompson flute . Music by Mozart
May 3rd 2014 – Merkin Concert Hall New York – New York Chamber Players in Concert -Giacomo Franci Pianist, Conductor – Delio Cassetta Conductor Music by G.Rossini-Overture Gazza Ladra , R.Schumann -Concert in a min . op.54 for Piano and Orchestra,H.B.King-Symphony no.3 . In the second part of the program there is also a performance of Contemporary Dancing titled – In Between Orchestra – Silvia Franci Choreographer
March 12th 2014 – La Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra in Oregon – Leandro Espinosa Conductor, Giacomo Franci Pianist – L.van Beethoven – 5th Piano Concerto (the Emperor)
March 11th 2014 – Eastern Oregon University – I will be giving a Masterclass for the Piano Students of the University
March 10th 2014 – La Grande in Oregon – Piano Recital , Giacomo Franci Pianist – Music by Schumann , Schubert, Chopin
February 15th 2014 – Private apartment New York City – Giacomo Franci presents his piano students – Music by Pachebel Mozart ,Beethoven, Chopin , Grieg
December 7th 2013 – Private Apartment New York City – Fundraiser for the New York Chamber Players Orchestra – Giacomo Franci Pianist , Jack Gedzelman Pianist , Fred Rosemberg Clarinetist , Livio Caroli Oboist , Laura Thompson Flutist Music by Mozart , Schubert , Donizetti.
October 26th 2013 – St.Michael’s Church New York City – New York Chamber Players in Concert – Concert of the Prize-winners of the 3rd NYCP Music Competition – Patron Mr.Eric Neil Koenig – Conductor Giacomo Franci – Trumpet David Krauss(1st Trumpet of the Met Orchestra),Violin Joseph Morag,Violin Yaegy Park,Cello Derek Louie, – E.Koenig Overture,L.Espinosa Andante for Strings,J.N.Hummel Trumpet Concerto,J.Brahms Violin Concerto 1st mov.,S.Prokofiev Violin Concerto no.2 1st mov.,PI Tchaikovsky Rococo’ Variations for Cello and Orchestra.
September 30th 2013 – Something Jazz Club, New York City – Levine-Franci Jazz Quartet Giacomo Franci Pianist with Dori Levine Singer,Ken Filiano Bass, Bob Meyer Drums – Jazz Standards.
June 15th 2013 – Private Apartment New York City ,Fundraiser for the New York Chamber Players Orchestra Music by Chopin , Schumann – Giacomo Franci Pianist,Diana Golden Cellist, Fred Rosenberg Clarinetist,Laura Thompson Flutist, Luiza Raab French Hornist,Yuki Higashi Bassoonist.
June 9th 2013 – Private Apartment New York City
Final of New York Chamber Players Orchestra third Annual Music Competition – Patron Mr. Eric Neil Koenig – Open to musicians 21 years old or younger. Applications are welcome from all instrumentalists including singers.
April 6th 2013 – Concepcion , Chile
Concepcion Symphony Orchestra Giacomo Franci Conductor, Music by Donizetti.
April 5th 2013 – Concepcion , Chile
Concepcion Symphony Orchestra Giacomo Franci Conductor, Music by Donizetti.
April 4th 2013 – Concepcion, Chile
Concepcion Symphony Orchestra Giacomo Franci Conductor, Music by Donizetti.
March 9th 2013 – Private Apartment New York City
Giacomo Franci presents his piano students in recital – Music by Czerny, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Puccini.
February 22nd 2013 – Christ & St.Stephen Church
New York Chamber Players in a Concert of Contemporary Music Giacomo Franci Conductor – Pianist , Alejandra Urrutia Borlando Conductor , Kalin Ivanov Cellist,John Russo Clarinetist Music by E.Koenig,G.Franci,J.Russo.
February 2nd 2013 – Private Apartment New York City – Showcase of Dori Levine ‘s Singers Workshop –
Giacomo Franci Piano – Pop Music.
December 8th 2012 – Private Apartment New York City
Fundraiser for The New York Chamber Players – Music by Beethoven Schumann.
October 26th 2012 Christ and St. Stephen Church, New York
The New York Chamber Players in Concert – Concert of the Prize-winners of the 2nd NYCP Music Competition. Patron Mr. Eric Neil Koenig, Conductor Giacomo Franci, Music by Schubert, Koenig. 2nd part of the program to be established.
June 3rd 2012 Private Apartment New York City
Final of New York Chamber Players Orchestra second Annual Music Competition Patron Mr. Eric Neil Koenig. Open to musicians of 21 years old or younger. Applications are welcome from all instrumentalists including singers.
April 21st 2012– Private Apartment New York City
Fundraiser Salon Music with Italian dinner – Music by Mozart , Chopin.
December 4th 2011 Brooklyn Public Library, New York
Piano Recital Music by Stravinsky, Copland, Gershwin-Franci, Monk-Franci.
November 5th 2011 University of the Streets, New York City
Concert in duo with Singer Dori Levine – Jazz Improvisation.
October 27th 2011 Christ and St. Stephen Church New York City
The New York Chamber Players in Concert with the 4 finalists of the 1st Annual Music Competition – Patron Mr. Eric Neil Koenig – Conductor Giacomo Franci Music by Mozart, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Koenig.
September 9th 2011 Private Apartment New York City
Fundraiser for the New York Chamber Players Music by Chopin<.
May 12th 2011, Nola Studios New York – Fundraiser for The New York Chamber Players Inc. with several Orchestra Players.
Music by Mozart, Puccini Stravinsky.
May 1st 2011, Private Apartment New York – Final of the 1st Annual Music Competition Patron Mr. Eric Neil Koenig. Open to musicians of 19 years old or younger. Applications are welcome from all instrumentalists including singers.
4 Finalists will be chosen to solo at the next Concert of the New York Chamber Players Orchestra.
February 25th 2011, Private Apartment New York – Giacomo Franci presents his piano and singing students in recital.
Music by Mozart, Schubert, Gounod, Czerny, Chopin, Schumann, Buble.
Dec. 3rd 2010, Christ and St.Stephen Church, New York Chamber Players Conductor, Pianist Giacomo Franci, Conductor Delio Cassetta, Pianist Jeffrey Biegel
Music by Eric Koenig, L. Van Beethoven, part of the program to be established.
Nov. 17th 2010, Faust-Harrison Pianos, New York City, Fundraiser for The New York Chamber Players Inc. with several Orchestra Players
Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Doppler.
Oct. 17th 2010, Lisbon, New Hampshire Organ Concert
Music by J.S. Bach.
July 31th-August 7th 2010, Volterra Theatre, Italy, Recording of Stravinsky Piano Music for Fone’ Classics.
July 24th 2010, Pieve di Cadore, Italy, Piano Recital, Music by Bach, Stravinsky, Copland, Geshwin-Franci, Monk-Franci.
May 19th 2010, Puppets Jazz Bar, Brooklyn, Giacomo Franci Jazz Trio with Bob Meyers Drums, Ken Filiano Double Bass – Jazz Standards, Popular Italian Songs.
January 29th 2010, Private Apartment New York, Giacomo Franci presents his Piano Students in Recital, Music by (Chopin, Schumann, Beethoven).
Dec.4th 2009 St.Stephen Church New York, New York Chamber Players Cond. Stefano Mazzoleni, Cond. Giacomo Franci Piano Luigi Fracasso Music by Shostakovich, Beethoven (Symphony no.6).
November 21st, Bechstein Concert Hall, New York City, Fundraiser for The New York Chamber Players Inc. (501C3 Non-Profit Organization) Piano Giacomo Franci, Piano David Phillips Music by Mozart (Sonata K.448 for two Pianos in D maj.) and Chopin.
September 23rd, The Stone, New York City Concert in duo with Dori Levine in an evening of Jazz Improvisation.
August 7th 2009, Cinquale, Italy, Private Sea-Club, Jazz Concert in Trio with Pietro Valente Drums and Marco Privato Double Bass-Jazz Standards.
August 1st 2009, Lecce, Italy, Palazzo della Cultura-Piano Recital Music by A.Copland, I.Stravinsky, F.Chopin.
June 7th 2009 White Beeches Club (N.J.) Piano Recital Music by
Beethoven, Chopin, Liszt.
May 9th 2009 Church of St. Paul & St. Andrew, New York Chamber Players. Music by A. Berg, G. Gershwin, A. Piazzolla, G. Franci.
April 26th 2009-Richmond County Orchestra Music Context, Staten Island, Jury member- Competition open to all solo Professional Instrumentalists..
March 23rd to March 28th 2009 – Forbidden City Concert Hall China, Beijing Symphony Orchestra, Conductor/Piano Giacomo Franci music by Beethoven (Overture Coriolano, 1st Piano Concerto, 1st Symphony).
January 16th 2009 Private Apartment New York, Giacomo Franci presents his Piano Students in Recital (Music by Czerny, Bach, Schubert, Chopin).
Dec. 6th 2008 Church of St.Paul & St.Andrew New York Chamber Players Conductor/Violin Robert Canetti music by Partos, Conductor/Piano Giacomo Franci music by Bach-Piano Concert no. 3, Various Arias by Handel and Mozart.
ov. 15th 2008 Private Apartment New York Fund-Raising Party in Celebration of the recently acquired Not-For-Profit status for The New York Chamber Players, Music by Kessler Rubinstein, Chopin , Verdi.
July 12 2008 Rousse Music Festival, Bulgaria Recital, Music by
Beethoven, Kessler, Rubinstein, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, Gershwin-Franci, Paganin i-Liszt.
July 11 2008 Rousse Music Festival, Bulgaria Concert in duo with Robert Canetti, violin Music by Schumann, Bolling.
July 8-9 2008 Teatro di Castelfranco Veneto, Castelfranco Veneto, Italy. CD Recording for On Classical Record Label “The Encores of Giacomo Franci” Music by Mozart, Beethoven, Kessler, Rubinstein, Chopin, Liszt, Schumann, Brahms, Debussy, Satie.
April 7th 2008 New York City Department of Cultural Affairs- Giacomo Franci has been chosen as Panelist of this prestigious organization among the most eminent cultural personalities in New York City.
February 17 2008 Wagner College Staten Island New York Chamber Players, Mozart Piano Concerto no. 21 in C maj. various arias from the 20th Century Cond. Paolo Biancalana Piano Giacomo Franci.
February 15 2008 Church of S. Paul & S. Andrew, New York, New York Chamber Players, Mozart Piano Concerto no. 21 in C maj. various arias from the 20th Century Cond. Paolo Biancalana Piano Giacomo Franci.
January 18 2008 Private Apartment New York, Giacomo Franci presents his Piano Students in Recital (Music by Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Bartok).
November 30 2007 Church of S. Paul & S. Andrew, New York, New York Chamber Players, Beethoven 1st Symphony op.21 in C maj. various arias from the 19th Century, Cond. Giacomo Franci.
July 30th 2007, Radio Citta’ Futura, Rome, Italy, Piano Recital with interview music by Beethoven, Copland, Franci, Levy.
July 26 2007, Festival Sinfonico, Massa, Italy, Bacau Philharmonic Orchestra, Piano Giacomo Franci, Cond. Alan Aurelia L. Van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 op. 15 in C maj.
May, 16 2007 Merkin Concert Hall, New York
Gala Event opened to the most remarkable international artists that ever performed in this prestigious Concert Hall. The Gala Event is a celebration of the renovation of the Concert Hall.
Feb.28 2007 Merkin Concert Hall, New York, New York Chamber Players in an evening of modern contemporary music Music by G.Franci, M.Levy.
February 24th, Richmond County Orchestra Music Context, New York City, Jury member- Competition open to all solo Professional Instrumentalists.
February 25th, Richmond County Orchestra Music Context, Staten Island, Jury member- Competition open to all solo Professional Instrumentalists.
January 12 2007 Private House NYC,
Giacomo Franci presents his most advanced level piano students in a Salon Concert. Music by Beethoven,Chopin,Schumann, Dvorjak.
Dec.1 2006 Liederkranz Club, New York, New York Chamber Players celebrate the 250th anniversary of W.a. Mozart. Most popular Mozart arias, Piano Concerto k.453 in G maj. Cond/piano Giacomo Franci, Guest cond.Alan Aurelia.
July 16, 2006, Staten Island, Hilton Hotel, Concert in duo with Cassandra Ruiz music by W.a. Mozart, G. Verdi, G. Puccini.
June 4, 2006, Staten Island, Hilton Hotel, Concert in duo with Cassandra Ruiz music by W.a. Mozart, G. Verdi, G. Puccini.
May 21, 2006, International Culinary Festival, NYC, Levine-Franci Jazz Quartet (Jazz Standards) – Event will be attended by approx. 20,000 people.
May 21, 2006, Staten Island, Hilton Hotel, Concert in duo with Cassandra Ruiz music by W.a. Mozart, G. Verdi, G. Puccini.
May 7, 2006, Staten Island, Hilton Hotel, Concert in duo with Cassandra Ruiz music by W.a. Mozart, G. Verdi, G. Puccini.
April 30, 2006, Staten Island, Hilton Hotel, Concert
in duo with Soprano Cassandra Ruiz music by W.a. Mozart, G. Verdi, G. Puccini.
April 9th, 2006, Staten Island, Richmond County Symphony, Conductor Alan Aurelia, L. Van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 Op. 15 in C Maj.
February 2nd, 2006, WXEL Radio, West Palm Beach, Florida,-Piano Recital with Interview – music by Chopin, Beethoven, Copland, Casella, Bolcom.
December 29th 2005, Swedish Cottage, New York City, Piano Recital music by Chopin, Porter, Satie.
December 8 2005, Merkin Concert Hall, New York City, Soloist-Conductor of The New York Chamber Players (Beethoven Concerto no.1 op.15 in C maj.)
September 10 2005, Triad Music Club, New York City, Giacomo Franci’s Singers Showcase (Broadway Songs).
July 2 2005, Kingston, N.Y., Deep listening space , Concert with Dori Levine and Sally Swisher (Jazz Standards, Copland Music).
May 18 2005 , Marina di Massa , Italy , Concert in duo with Dori Levine (Jazz Standards).
May 13 2005, Firenze, Italy, Piano Concerto with Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina(J.S. Bach-Concert in d min) Zvonimir Hacko Conductor.
March 5 2005, CAMI Hall New York City Piano Recital. Music by L. Van Beethoven.
February 26 2005, CRR Concert Hall; Istanbul, Turkey, Concerto for Piano and Orchestra (Mozart k.488 in A maj.), CRR Symphony Orchestra, Ender Sakpinar Conductor.
February 12 2005, Private House New York City Fund-Raising Concert for the New York Chamber Players featuring mezzo-soprano Tracey Taylor and cellist Kalin Ivanov music by R. Strauss, W. Bolcom, R. Schumannn.
Dec 31 2004, Giovanni’s Atrium Music Club New York City Concert with the Levine-Franci Jazz Quartet – Jazz Standards Music.
December 4 2004, Private House New York City Fund-Raising Concert for The New York Chamber Players featuring Cellist Kalin Ivanov. Music by Debussy, Copland, Schumann.
November 13 2004, CAMI Hall New York City Concert in Trio with Kalin Ivanov cello and Pavel Minev violin , music by Rachmaninoff, Brahms, Bolcom, Schumann.
July 30 2004, at “Giovanni’s Atrium” Music Club New York City Concert in Quartet with Vocalist Dori Levine Franci.
June 26 2004, at “Giovanni’s Atrium” Music Club New York City – Concert in Trio with Drums and Double Bass (Jazz Standards)
May 8 2004, at CAMI Hall, New York City, Soloist – Conductor of The New York Chamber Players-Music by J.s.Bach (Concert 1 in d minor BWV 1052) and W.A. Mozart
April 24 2004 at Liederkranz Concert Hall, New York City Accompanist for his singer’s showcase
March 6 2004, Broomall,Pennsylvania-Marble Presbyterian Church-Concert in duo with Tom Rutishauser,cellist(Music by W.Bolcom,A.Copland,F.Chopin).The Concert is a Celebration of the CD release on C.R.S.(Giacomo Franci,Tom Rutishauser in duo music by William Bolcom).
2003 Dec. 31, at Great Hall in St. John’s College in Annapolis,Maryland, Piano Recital (Music by Copland, Beethoven, Chopin)
2003 Oct. 10, S.Augustine Florida at the Art Association Concert Hall-Piano Concert (Music by A.Copland, L.van Beethoven, F.Chopin)
June 21 2003, “Alba Chiara” Music Club New York City, Concert in duo with Vocalist Dori Levine Franci and Friends.
June 14 2003, “Alba Chiara” Music Club New York City, Concert in duo with Vocalist Dori Levine Franci.
Jan. 19, 2003 Trieste, Italy, Museo di Arte Moderna, Revoltella-Giacomo Franci Piano Recital- music by Copland, Franci, Debussy, Chopin
May 30 2003, Collegiate School of Music New York City. Concert in duo with Cellist Tom Rutishauser(music by William Bolcom).
Feb. 22 2003, CAMI Hall, New York City, Giacomo Franci & friends – Giacomo joins international prize-winner pianist Roberto Prosseda and other friends. Music by Mozart, Chopin, Faure’, Debussy
NOTEWORTHY PAST CONCERTS:
September 17th 2023 – Torre del Lago – Villa Orlando – Levine – Franci Quartet – Giacomo Franci Pianist, Dori Levine Singer, Marco Galiero Bass, Michele Vannucci Drums, Jazz Standards – SOLD OUT –
September 10th 2023 – Forte dei Marmi – Villa Bertelli – Piano Recital with Opera Singers – Music by Puccini, Mascagni, Braga, Tosti, Chopin – in collaboration with Mo. Alan Freiles – SOLD OUT –
August 24th 2023 – Citta’ della Pieve – Festival Internazionale Green Music – Piano Recital – Giacomo Franci Pianist Music by Beethoven- Sonata op.22, Sonata op.28 , Chopin – Nocturne, Waltz in C sharp min. , Polonaise in A Maj. op. 40 nr1, Scherzo no.2 in B flat min., Polonaise op.53(Eroica) in A flat Maj. – SOLD OUT –
September 3rd 2022 – Sorrento Italy – Festival Pianistico ” I Concerti di Villa Fondi ” – Piano Recital Program: Beethoven Sonata op.10 no.3, Sonata op.27 no.2(Moonlight Sonata), Schumann Carnevale di Vienna, Chopin Ballade no.1, Studi op10 no.1, op10 no.8, op10 no.12 – STANDING OVATION –
November 22nd 2019 – Weill Room at Carnegie Hall – The New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Program: Mozart Divertimento no.11 in D Maj. Giacomo Franci Conductor, Schumann Sonata no.2 Chris Zandieh Pianist, Mozart Flute Concerto in D Maj.(1st Mov) Sooah Jeon Flutist, Haydn Cello Concerto(2nd and 3rd Mov.) Dylan Wu Cellist. 2nd Part Jazz Music with Giacomo Franci Jazz Quintet: Giacomo Franci Pianist, Dori Levine Vocalist, Nick Lyons Saxophonist, Adam Lane Bassist, Dayeon Seok Drummer SOLD OUT – STANDING OVATION –
July 6th 2019 – Shanghai Oriental Art Center Performance Hall – Conductor of The Shanghai Baroque Chamber Orchestra Commemorating the 210th Anniversary of Mendelssohn Birth – Program: Mendelssohn – String Symphony no.2, String Symphony no. 8 – SOLD OUT –
January 17th 2019- Weill Room at Carnegie Hall NYC – New York Chamber Players in Concert – 4 Prodigies will be Soloing – Conductor Giacomo Franci Program – Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, Bruch – Romanze in F maj. for Viola and String Orch. Violist Maddie Pintoff, Stravinsky-Suite Italienne for Cello and Piano, Cellist Jiaxun Caroline Yao Pianist Giacomo Franci, Vitali – Chaconne for Violin and String Orch. Violinist Joseph Hsia, Sarasate – Gypsy Air for Violin and String Orch Violinist Bobby Park – SOLD OUT – STANDING OVATION –
December 6th 2017 – Weill Room at Carnegie Hall NYC – New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Bach Piano Concerto no.7 in g min Giacomo Franci Pianist/Conductor – Ian Maloney Guest Cellist, Adam Jackson Guest Pianist– SOLD OUT – STANDING OVATION –
January 7th 2017 – Ferrara Theatre, Italy – Piano Recital – Music by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Schumann– SOLD OUT
December 28th 2016 – Villa Bossi, Varese. Italy – Piano Recital – Music by Beethoven, Stravinsky, Schumann – SOLD OUT.
December 9th 2016 – Liederkranz Club Concert Hall NYC -New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Concert of the winners of the 6th Annual Concerto Competition – Music by : Mendelssohn, Raats, Schumann, Sibelius, Tchaikovsky . Lorenzo Meo piano(guest artist) – Winners:Enriqueta Somarriba piano, Matthew Cohen viola, Derek Louie cello, Kenta Nomura violin, Sasha Petrin violin . Giacomo Franci conductor – STANDING OVATION.
November 13th 2015 – Liederkranz Club Concert Hall. New York – New York Chamber Players Orchestra in Concert – Concert of the winners of the 5th Annual Concerto Competition – Giacomo Franci Conductor , Antonio di Cristofano Guest Piano Soloist , Music by : Wagner-Sigfried-Idyll,Beethoven-Piano Concerto no.3,Beethoven-Piano Concerto no.1(first Mov.),Saint Saens- Introduction and Rondo’ Capriccioso for Violin and Orchestra , Vivaldi – Concerto for 2 Cellos and Orchestra . Winners of the Competition : Adam Jackson Piano, Ian Maloney and Mia Bernard Cello Duo , Sarah Ma Violin
SOLD OUT – STANDING OVATION.
March 12th 2014 – La Grande Ronde Symphony Orchestra in Oregon – Leandro Espinosa Conductor, Giacomo Franci Pianist – L.van Beethoven – 5th Piano Concerto (the Emperor) – STANDING OVATION.
October 26th 2013 – St.Michael’s Church New York City – New York Chamber Players in Concert – Concert of the Prize-winners of the 3rd NYCP Music Competition – Patron Mr.Eric Neil Koenig – Conductor Giacomo Franci – Trumpet David Krauss(1st Trumpet of the Met Orchestra),Violin Joseph Morag,Violin Yaegy Park,Cello Derek Louie, – E.Koenig Overture,L.Espinosa Andante for Strings,J.N.Hummel Trumpet Concerto,J.Brahms Violin Concerto 1st mov.,S.Prokofiev Violin Concerto no.2 1st mov.,PI Tchaikovsky Rococo’ Variations for Cello and Orchestra – SOLD OUT.
June 15th 2013 – Private Apartment New York City ,Fundraiser for the New York Chamber Players Orchestra Music by Chopin , Schumann – Giacomo Franci Pianist,Diana Golden Cellist, Fred Rosenberg Clarinetist,Laura Thompson Flutist, Luiza Raab French Hornist,Yuki Higashi Bassoonist – SOLD OUT.
December 4th 2011 Brooklyn Public Library, New York
Piano Recital Music by Stravinsky, Copland, Gershwin-Franci, Monk-Franci – SOLD OUT.
November 17th 2010, Faust-Harrison Pianos, New York City, Fundraiser for The New York Chamber Players Inc. with several Orchestra Players
Music by Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Schumann, Doppler – SOLD OUT.
August 1st 2009, Lecce, Italy, Palazzo della Cultura-Piano Recital Music by A.Copland, I.Stravinsky, F.Chopin – SOLD OUT.
July 12 2008 Rousse Music Festival, Bulgaria Recital, Music by
Beethoven, Kessler, Rubinstein, Chopin, Schumann, Debussy, Gershwin-Franci, Paganin i-Liszt – SOLD OUT.
February 17 2008 Wagner College Staten Island New York Chamber Players, Mozart Piano Concerto no. 21 in C maj. various arias from the 20th Century Cond. Paolo Biancalana Piano Giacomo Franci – SOLD OUT.
November 30 2007 Church of S. Paul & S. Andrew, New York, New York Chamber Players, Beethoven 1st Symphony op.21 in C maj. various arias from the 19th Century, Cond. Giacomo Franci – SOLD OUT .
July 26 2007, Festival Sinfonico, Massa, Italy, Bacau Philharmonic Orchestra, Piano Giacomo Franci, Cond. Alan Aurelia L. Van Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 op. 15 in C maj. – SOLD OUT.
Dec.1 2006 Liederkranz Club, New York, New York Chamber Players celebrate the 250th anniversary of W.a. Mozart. Most popular Mozart arias, Piano Concerto k.453 in G maj. Cond/piano Giacomo Franci, Guest cond. Alan Aurelia – SOLD OUT.
2005 July 29 ,Palazzo Ducale, Massa, (music by Copland, Gershwin-Franci, Chopin)-SOLD OUT.
2003 Dec. 31, at Great Hall in St. John’s College in Annapolis,Maryland, Piano Recital (Music by Copland, Beethoven, Chopin) – SOLD OUT.
Oct. 10, 2003 S.Augustine Florida at the Art Association Concert Hall-Piano Concert (Music by A.Copland, L.van Beethoven, F.Chopin) – SOLD OUT.
Jan. 19, 2003 Trieste, Italy, Museo di Arte Moderna, Revoltella-Giacomo Franci Piano Recital- music by Copland, Franci, Debussy, Chopin – SOLD OUT.
May 15, 2001 Debut in England at the Brighton Festival St. Peter’s Church, Piano Concert.
1998 Carnegie Recital Hall, New York Piano Concert.
1997 Soloist with I.S.O. Symphony Orchestra, New York.
Copland 100th Anniversary Celebration.
Nov. 14 2000: (Copland’s Birthday): Hofstra University
Hempstead, New York Piano Concert.
Feb. 19 2000 : Alice Tully Hall (Lincoln Center), New York, Piano Concert[/expand in
