The Carnival Maestro: the musicians of Rusconi play The Carnival of the Animals

To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Rusconi Music Institute, the Maggiolini Auditorium in Rho will host a show that combines a rich repertoire, live orchestra, and theatrical narration, designed to engage an audience of all ages. On Saturday, February 21, the musicians of the Rusconi Institute, in collaboration with the Teatro dell’Armadillo, will bring to life “The Carnival Maestro,” performing their interpretations of Maurice Ravel‘s Ma Mère l’Oye and Camille Saint-SaënsThe Carnival of the Animals, on a journey through music, words, and imagination.

Original music and texts by Maurice Ravel and Camille Saint-Saëns

with the Ensemble “Giulio Rusconi”

conducted by Dario Garegnani

texts and direction by Massimiliano Mancia

artistic direction by Marco Pisoni

at the piano Marino Pessina and Emanuele Vercellino di Castellamonte

with Chiara Cozzi in the role of Barbapedana

in collaboration with Teatro dell’Armadillo

Tickets and Prices

General admission: €10
Reduced: €5 (Under 14 accompanied and groups)

Date

Feb 21 2026

Time

21:00

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Location

Auditorium Maggiolini

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Event organizer

Istituto Musicale Rusconi
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