06 September 2009 - Warsaw, The Royal Castle

"The Great Ballroom filled with extremely cheerful music during Sunday's concert, performed not only with youthful vigor and flair but also in accordance with the composer's idea. According to him, making music together does not consist of witty use and the juxtaposition of instruments, but rather on blending different sound groups into a consistent whole ensemble. Sinfonia Iuventus, under the baton of the dynamic Monighetti, met these requirements sensationally well. Not only in strictly orchestral works like minuets and the impetuous Overture to "The Marriage of Figaro" but also in sung pieces never drowning out the soloist, yet engaging in a harmonious dialogue with the soloist. In both virtuosic and melodious solo parts, including Monighetti's cadences (in the first parts of both concertos), the artist fascinated with flawless intonation and the beautiful, juicy sound of his instrument. Let's hope there will be more of such concerts".

Source: Eugeniusz Ratajczyk, Twoja Muza, No 5(36) October-November 2009


 

Excerpt from an interview with Ivan Monighetti:

"The work with Sinfonia Iuventus was very interesting and productive. All the musicians of the orchestra are great and superbly educated instrumentalists. I think the orchestra has an enormous creative potential. The advantage of such a young team is based on great openness, sensitivity and the willingness to take risks. In a situation where the soloist takes on the additional role of the conductor, an extraordinary focus and concentration is required from all participants who produce the music. This really resembles the play in a small ensemble. How well did we cope with the task? Our listeners should be the judges. The presentation of the record will be held in September 2009."

Source: Rafał Bula, Twoja Muza, No 4(35) August-September 2009

Excerpt from an interview with Ivan Monighetti

"(...) they are not only very talented musicians but also very open-minded artists who wish to learn and explore new ways. I would add that Sinfonia Iuventus is a worldwide phenomenon. Of course, in many countries youth orchestras are created but most often they are of an ephemeral nature, associated with a particular project. Meanwhile, the Warsaw ensemble works as a professional symphony orchestra. I think it is an excellent way to educate and promote young talents (...)."

Source: Michał Mendyk, Dziennik (Kultura supplement), Friday, 13 November 2009