Quartetto di Brescia

The Quartet

Stefano Belotti, a trombone player, was born on June 30th, 1985, in Brescia, Italy, and resides in Franciacorta, renowned for its wine, natural beauty, and cultural heritage.

His musical journey began in 2004 under the guidance of Guido Delmonte at the Luca Marenzio Conservatory in Brescia, where he graduated with top honors in 2009.

In addition to his conservatory studies, Belotti honed his skills through masterclasses with esteemed musicians from the American and French schools. However, it was his encounters with Diego Gatti, Laurent Fouqueray, Giuseppe Grandi, and Stefan Schulz that profoundly influenced his development, particularly on the bass trombone, an instrument that resonates with his musical personality.

Driven by his passion for solo and chamber music, Belotti co-founded the Mascoulisse Quartet in 2007. With the quartet, he has performed in over 550 concerts across Italy, Europe, the USA, China, and Oman, gracing renowned venues such as Teatro Ristori in Verona, Società del Quartetto and Duomo in Milan, Y-Theater in Hong Kong, Teatro Dom Pedro in Macao, Royal Opera House in Muscat, Koufonisia Classical in Greece, Horsens Classical Music Festival in Denmark, as well as various radio and TV programs.

Belotti's musical talents have been recognized through awards in international competitions, and he frequently conducts masterclasses at conservatories and cultural institutions. He has also showcased his soloist abilities with orchestras, including I Solisti Veneti conducted by Claudio Scimone.

Passionate about contemporary music, Belotti has collaborated with composers such as Paolo Ugoletti and Nicola Morello, premiering works like the "Festive Concert for Bass Trombone and String Orchestra" and "Fantasia Op. 62." Additionally, he has performed in national and international orchestras, including the Filarmonica della Scala, Orchestra del Gran Teatro La Fenice in Venice, Haydn Orchestra in Bolzano, Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester in Vienna, among others.

Currently, Belotti shares his expertise as a Low Brass Instructor at the Stradivari Institute in Cremona and the Masterbrass Academy, where he also serves as President. He remains deeply connected to his roots and was honored with the Certificate of Public Merit in 2011 for his artistic and cultural contributions.

Belotti proudly represents Adams Brass as an Adams Brass Artist.

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He began his musical journey at the age of 14 under the tutelage of Maestro Paolo Bettoli and enrolled at the "L. Marenzio" Conservatory in Brescia, where he studied with Maestro Eugenio Abbiatici. In 2005, he graduated with top honors under the guidance of Maestro Guido Delmonte. He furthered his studies by completing the Biennium Superior of Specialization at the Istituto Musicale Pareggiato of Aosta with Maestro Vincent Lepape.

Continuing his quest for excellence, he pursued advanced studies at the HKB in Bern with Maestro Ian Boufield, former 1st trombone of the London Symphony Orchestra and the Vienna Philharmonic. Additionally, he participated in annual master classes in euphonium at ISEB Trent under the guidance of Maestro Steven Mead during the academic years 2001/2002 and 2005/2006. Currently, he is studying composition at the "Luca Marenzio" Conservatory in Darfo Boario Terme with Maestro Vincenzo Simmarano.

Since 2003, he has embarked on a specialization path with masters such as Christian Lindberg, Joseph Alessi, Charles Vernon, Andrea Bandini, Eitan Bezalel, Michel Becquet, Jorgen van Rijen, and Steven Mead (Euphonium). Throughout his career, he has excelled in music performance competitions, earning prestigious awards including the 1st prize at the Yamaha Music Foundation of Europe competition in 2000, the 1st prize at the Chimeri Competition in Brescia in 2004, the 3rd prize at the 1st International Competition city of Aosta in 2008, and many more.

His exceptional skills have led to engagements with several Italian orchestras, including the Orchestra dell'Arena di Verona, Orchestra del Teatro Lirico di Cagliari, Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, Orchestra Giovanile Italiana, and the Accademia del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, among others. He has served as first and second trombone in the Teatro Regio di Parma orchestra from 2007 to 2012 and has been the first trombone in the Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana since 2013.

He has collaborated with renowned conductors such as Bruno Bartoletti, Jurij Temirkanov, Andrea Battistoni, Donato Renzetti, and Gianluigi Gelmetti. As a passionate chamber musician, he has participated in over 400 concerts, notably with the Brescia Quartet (formerly Mascoulisse Quartet), with whom he recorded CDs published by Aldebaran Editions. He has also performed as a soloist with various wind orchestras, including the R. Korsakov Concerto and the Concertino by F. David.

Additionally, he collaborates with Aldebaran Editions publishing house as an arranger, particularly for the "Bach for All" series.

Currently, he holds the position of trombone professor at the Conservatory of Caltanissetta and Ravenna, where he continues to inspire and mentor young musicians.

He embarked on his musical journey at the Conservatory of Brescia under the tutelage of Guido Delmonte, graduating with honors in 2009. He furthered his studies at the Conservatory of Aosta, where he delved into the realms of tenor and bass trombone under the guidance of Vincent Lepape.

During this period, he had the privilege of learning from renowned international figures such as Ian Bounsfield, Stefan Schulz, Michel Bequet, Christian Lindberg, and Joseph Alessi, among others.

His professional engagements led him to collaborate with esteemed Italian orchestras and theaters like the Teatro Regio in Turin and "I Pomeriggi Musicali" in Milan, as well as various chamber music groups spanning classical to contemporary repertoire.

In pursuit of excellence, he relocated to the Netherlands, enrolling at the Amsterdam Conservatory, where he specialized in bass trombone under the mentorship of Raymond Munnecom, Jorgen van Rijen, Pierre Volders, and Ben van Dijk. His dedication and talent earned him a place in prestigious ensembles such as the Dutch National Youth Orchestra (NJO) and the Academy Orchestra of the Lucerne Festival.

Deepening his expertise in early music, he completed a Master's degree in 'Baroque and Renaissance Trombone' at the Utrecht Conservatory under the guidance of Adam Woolf. His commitment to historical performance practice led to collaborations with renowned ensembles such as the Baroque Orchestra of the Italian Swiss Radio, 'I Barocchisti,' 'Le Musicians du Prince,' and others.

He has graced international stages and festivals across Europe, recording albums for esteemed labels like 'Decca Classics' and 'Arcana-Outhere,' and collaborating with illustrious artists such as Javier Camarena, Cecilia Bartoli, and Philippe Jaroussky.

An avid educator, he shares his expertise as a faculty member at the Department of Early Music City of Brescia (DipMusAnt - Brescia), offering courses in Historical Trombone. Additionally, he is the founder of the 'Ensemble Zenit,' dedicated to exploring the rich heritage of early music.

Antonio Mascherpa, born in Brescia in 2000, embarked on his musical journey at the age of 8, initially mastering the soprano flugelhorn and euphonium. At the age of 13, he joined the trombone class at the Luca Marenzio Conservatory in Darfo B.T. (Brescia), where he achieved remarkable success. In 2020, he graduated with top honors, distinction, and a special mention at the first level, followed by another outstanding performance in 2022, achieving the same accolades at the second level.

His musical prowess led him to prestigious international experiences, including the ERASMUS project in 2019/20, where he studied under the esteemed M. Becquet at the CNSMD in Lyon, France. In 2021, he continued his musical journey by joining the class of Prof. T. Leyendecker at the HMT in Leipzig, Germany.

Mascherpa has collaborated with renowned Italian musical institutions such as I Pomeriggi Musicali, Fondazione Haydn di Bolzano e Trento, Orchestra Filarmonica Italiana, and the Donizetti Opera Festival. In 2021, he earned eligibility for the European Union Youth Orchestra (EUYO), followed by a similar achievement with the Gustav Mahler Jugendorchester in 2022. His talent has been showcased in numerous solo performances with various chamber ensembles and orchestras.

A recipient of multiple national and international solo competition awards, Mascherpa's notable achievements include the National Arts Award 2017 (MIUR) for Trombone and the same award in 2018 for Euphonium.

In May 2023, Mascherpa achieved a significant milestone by winning the audition for Second Trombone at the Teatro Regio di Torino, solidifying his position as a permanent member of the orchestra.

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