BIOGRAPHY

The members of the group are Francesco Pio Bertozzi and Giuseppe Pio Bertozzi, both born on September 1, 2000. Francesco and Giuseppe graduated with top marks in violin at the Umberto Giordano Conservatory in Foggia and then they completed a second Master’s degree in Chamber Music at the Conservatory of Parma. They held masterclasses and advanced courses in duo formation with: Ilya Grubert, Andrés Diaz, Laura Marzadori, Kathrin Ten Hagen, Mirjam Tschopp, Marco Fiorini, Mirò String Quartet and the baroque music group Il Rossignolo.

The duo has been awarded prizes in national and international competitions such as: Euterpe International Music Competition (BA), Umberto Giordano National Music Competition (FG), Trofeo città di Giulianova National Music Competition (TE), and the Messina National Chamber Music Competition (held in Barcellona Pozzo di Gotto).

Both have performed in theatres such as: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Florence), Teatro Greco (Ischia, Walton foundation), Teatro Verdi (Brindisi), Teatro Apollo (Lecce), Teatro Comunale Alaleona (Montegiorgio), Teatro Garibaldi (Lucera), Teatro Comunale Corato, Anfiteatro Romano, Palazzo Reale (Napoli), Accademia Gherardeschi (Pistoia), Auditorium del Carmine (Parma), and others. They have participated in national and international festivals namely: Julich Music Festival (Germany), Festival Ritratti, Urti Canti, Musicalis Daunia, Pistoia Musica Antica, etc. The duo is also active in musicological research; their studies have been discussed and broadcast on Rai Radio 3.

Their albums have received major recording awards, including two Global Music Awards and three World Entertainment Awards Nominations in Los Angeles.

They are the first Duo in history to have recorded the entire Op.29 of G.B. Viotti in Pure DSD format and one of the few ensembles to have produced an album primarily devoted to Italian composers who wrote for two violins, offering one of the most comprehensive contributions ever collected on the Italian repertoire for two violins in a single album (Album 2).

MEMBER OF THE GROUP

Francesco Pio Bertozzi

Violin

Francesco Pio Bertozzi is born on 1, September 2000. Francesco graduated with top marks in violin at the Umberto Giordano Conservatory in Foggia and then he completed a second Masters degree in Chamber Music at the Conservatory of Parma. Francesco is the leader of I Musisci Gemelli string duo.

Giuseppe Pio Bertozzi

Violin

Giuseppe Pio Bertozzi is born on 1, September 2000. Giuseppe graduated with top marks in violin at the Umberto Giordano Conservatory in Foggia and then he completed a second Masters degree in Chamber Music at the Conservatory of Parma. Giuseppe has performed concerts in Italy and abroad. Now he decided to play in chamber music Duo with his twin brother.

ABOUT US

We both discovered our passion for classical music and the delicate and powerful notes of the violin 16 years ago at the young age of 8 years old. We were guided by the same teachers and shared the same path, which is also why we have been playing together. Our performances intertwined in a way that immediately seemed natural and as if our violins were made to talk to each other. That connection was the seed from which our duo was born. Playing together became a way to explore not only music, but also ourselves. Classical music, with its rich tradition and complexity, has been our common language. The instruments we use are unique pieces, each with its own story. They are made by the same Violinmaker, Giuseppe Quagliano and are twin violins just like us. Over the years, our music has changed and grown. We have explored various repertoires, but one thing has remained constant, our unbreakable bond. Music is much more than a profession for us, it is our way of communicating with the world. It is the language through which we express our deepest emotions and thoughts, and we are grateful that we can do this together as twin brothers bringing our story to everyone who listens. Our goal is to bring to light lesser-known composers who influenced their time. We also want to try to offer the younger generation of musicians something new because somewhere in the world, probably even right now, the future ‘group of the year’ is sitting listening to new music with the dream of one day playing on the most important stages and in turn inspiring other generations with their art.