We are pleased to announce a unique event in the XVIII century acoustic cellars of Casa Brina, the cultural estate of the Bava Winery in Cocconato d'Asti.

Saturday, 13th June 1998 , 17.00 (5 p.m.)
at Casa Brina, Via Piave, 29, Cocconato

Concerto-Degustazione featuring The Reykjavik Wind Quintet

" SUONI DAL FREDDO PER VINI BIANCHI "

Music of contemporary and classical Scandinavian composers (and others) to accompany a new generation of Piedmontese white wines produced by Bava.

According to the "Bava theory of taste and sound" there is a special affinity between white wines and sounds produced by wind instruments, which is probably especially true with Nordic music. This will be a rare opportunity to verify their compatibility thanks to the very high quality of both the musicians and the wines.

Wines for tasting during the interval:

Gavi di Gavi Doc Cor de Chasse, vintage 1997.
A great classic, a crescendo of harmony and balance.

Thou Bianc Piemonte Chardonnay Doc, 1997.
A new contemporary rich wine, more than just allegro.

Alteserre Monferrato Doc, vintage 1996.
The "superbianco", an oustanding, innovative world class wine, powerful and smooth, bring out the oboe...

Bass Tuba Moscato d'Asti Docg, 1997.
Flowers and aromas, probably more Mediterranean than Nordic, definetely allegro molto. La festa in the sunny courtyard of the Bava cellars.

PROGRAMME

INTERVALLO & WINE TASTING

Encores ad libitum……we have plenty!

The Reykjavik Wind Quintet is based in the world“s northernmost capital, in the land of Vikings, volcanoes, glaciers, and the midnight sun. Established in 1981 by its present members, all key players in the Iceland Symphony Orchestra, the quintet has made its reputation both at home and abroad.

Travelling extensively throughout Europe, Australia and North America, they have appeared in a wide variety of venues: from the Carnegie and the Wigmore Halls to Faroese fishing villages and California wine country. Recent activities include the 1997 tours of Scotland, England and Australia, where they appeared at the Sydney Spring Festival.

The RWQ has made several CDs, including two recent releases on the CHANDOS label (American and French music; a third album with Nordic selections is in preparation)

They have also recorded for the national broadcasting services of Sweden, Belgium, Holland, Britain (BBC) and of course Iceland. Their repertoire varies widely in style from classical works to modern, with an emphasis on Scandinavian music. Many composers have written new music for the group, as well as arrangements of traditional Icelandic folk music, which they invariably include in their programmes.

 For more information call BAVA +39(141) 907.083 or E-mail bavawine@tin.it