Orchestra Sinfonica d'Este
A symphony orchestra based in Ferrara, Italy
2026
THE ORCHESTRA
The Orchestra Sinfonica d'Este was founded in Ferrara in 2021, under the artistic direction of conductor Nàdir Garofalo and the coordination of Roberto Laganaro, with artistic consultant Andrea Oliva. Since then, it has built a season of symphonic and chamber concerts supported by the Municipality of Copparo, run international masterclasses, and released the album "Songs from Exile," which received the Amadeus d'Oro award in 2024. It also runs the "Girolamo Frescobaldi" International Composition Competition and the Debussy Festival, now in its second edition, with 12 events across 4 cities and over 1,000 attendees. Recent productions include a baroque concert with AERCO in Bologna, the sold-out tour Viva Verdi!, Lo Schiaccianoci, Il Carnevale degli Animali, and the opera gala Recondita Armonia, dedicated to Daniele Barioni. The orchestra also worked with Teatro Comunale di Ferrara on the opening of the Debussy Festival 2025 and is currently resident orchestra of the Musicalta Festival in France.
CURRENT WORK
Euterpe Cultural is currently leading the redesign of the orchestra's communication, including a full rebuild of the new website, visual identity adjustments, and strategic planning for upcoming communication cycles. Alongside this, Euterpe Cultural is building the orchestra's fundraising structure, including a membership program and a crowdfunding campaign, both set to launch soon, aimed at growing institutional support and community engagement around the project.
Beyond communication and fundraising, Euterpe Cultural manages the orchestra's social media and worked on the production of its three most recent presentations: Pierino e il Lupo, Cantante 5.0, and the Andrea Oliva Masterclass.
CREDITS
Nàdir Garofalo, artistic director, is a conductor and composer who graduated with honors from the Conservatory of Bologna and has conducted orchestras including the Teatro Massimo di Palermo and the Filarmonica del Veneto. Roberto Laganaro, artistic and production coordinator, is a saxophonist and conductor who also leads the orchestra's ongoing partnership with the Solisti Lucani. Andrea Oliva, artistic consultant and masterclass coordinator, has been principal flute of the Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia since 2003, with an international career that includes the Berliner Philharmoniker, Carnegie Hall, and Wigmore Hall.
Artistic direction: Nàdir Garofalo
Artistic and production coordination: Roberto Laganaro
Artistic consultant / masterclass coordination: Andrea Oliva
Communication and institutional development: Júlia Requião
Contact: julia.requiao@sinfonicadeste.it | comunicazione@sinfonicadeste.it
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