Daniel Capelletti

A symphonic work, exploring and assembling several musical universes. Creation: within a few months... Due to particular circumstances, I cannot yet give more information about this magnificent project, which concretize some of my recurrent reflections about content and form in…

Here they are! From April 24, a series of concerts/shows dedicated to the most legendary film music by Ennio Morricone (and friends). Concerts in Brussels (Palais 12), Antwerp (Stadsschouwburg), Ghent (Capitole) and Liege (Country Hall). Orchestra, choir…

Following a tradition established several years ago, I keep year after year to make symphonic arrangements of Christmas songs for my American friends. Next date: Friday, December 10. Three arrangements will be performed in Annapolis, with the Live Arts Maryland…

Christmas is fast approaching. On December 10 and 11, the Orchestre symphonique de la Garde Républicaine, conducted by François Boulanger, will accompany the soprano Marie-Laure Garnier in my arrangements of three Dvorak Gypsy Songs. The concerts take place at the…

After several postponements due to the pandemic, the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of its conductor David Navarro, will finally play my Moverture, as part of the opening concert of the season, on October 23. Rendezvous at 8…

As already announced, Vlaams Radiokoor joins forces with the soloists of the Brussels Philharmonic and the soprano Estelle Lefort for a program dedicated to the music of composers persecuted by the Nazi regime. Some, like Arnold Schönberg or Kurt Weill…

A new project is starting: the writing of a dozen symphonic arrangements for the show "Madame Raymonde et son Gros Orchestre". I am very enthusiastic about my contribution to this beautiful project which will bring together the “orchestre de…

One more work in progress: several arrangements for voice(s) and small instrumental ensemble, for a program dedicated to the delightful and moving Entartete Musik. It’s such a pleasure to immerse in the magnificent melodies of Weill, Spoliansky, Taube, Eisler and…

Work in progress: symphonic arrangements of more than twenty Michael Jackson songs, for a show that will begin touring early next year (fingers crossed!). Starring on stage is the official French Michael Jackson look-alike, Mr. Christopher Gaspar. Icing on…

Official today: release of the CD 'Guilty Pleasures - 21 waltzes for piano solo', a magnificent production in which I had the joy and honor to participate as artistic director. My warmest congratulations to all my good friends: Dirk Brossé…

I feel honored to be invited as a juror for the 2020-2021 Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards. In the coming weeks, I will have to make my choice among the top 10 in the classical composition category. The final…

The delicate health situation continues to bring uncertainty, updates and cancellations to artists around the world. The two New Year's concerts scheduled with the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire were first cancelled, but it was then decided to…

Still due to the pandemic, several projects are adapted, postponed, or unfortunately even cancelled. The concert 'Ça balance - musique contemporaine', originally scheduled for December 11, will not take place, despite a proposed amendment that would have allowed…

To celebrate the passage to 2021 with style, the Orchestre national des Pays de la Loire is offering two festive concerts with the collaboration of more-than-soprano Véronique Gens and conductor Hervé Niquet. An eclectic programme in which Edith Piaf…

In the context of the French television program Fauteuils d'orchestre, mezzo-soprano Adèle Charvet will perform G. Bizet's Habanera in my arrangement, with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris conducted by Pierre Bleuse. Broadcast on France 3 on Friday…

Following a proposal from David Navarro-Turres, conductor of the Brussels Phiharmonic Orchestra, I decided to write a symphonic suite taken from my original Christmas musical, whose different themes evoke the excitement and enchantment of Christmas as experienced by children…

Bad news. One of the percussionists scheduled for the concert was tested positive for coronavirus, and the premiere of Quintessences has been cancelled. All my best wishes for a speedy recovery to the musician concerned. Let's hope that we will…

Right in the middle of a serious upgrade of my website. In particular, I spent a number of hours updating and completing the list of my many arrangements, adding numerous audio files and downloadable scores. Enjoy and surf through…

During the annual concert organised by 'Ça balance - musique contemporaine', I'll have the joy and honour to play the four-hand version of my Duotango, together with the wonderful pianist Nao Momitani. Come and share our pleasure…

On the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Orchestre Philharmonique Royal de Liège, creation of my new piece 'Quintessences', written for the percussion section of the orchestra. See you there on Saturday 03 October, at 8 pm.

Come and enjoy the outdoor concert on August 27th at the Parc Floral de Paris. An eclectic repertoire with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris conducted by Hervé Niquet, with the mezzo-soprano Karine Deshayes as soloist. Numerous arrangements…

The 100 pieces of 'Jigsaw' are available on YouTube. Many thanks again to my friends pianists beyond compare Daniel Blumenthal, Eliane Reyes, Nao Momitani and Stephane Ginsburgh for the wonderful work done. Another big bravo to Umut…