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Mosel Music Festival: Valerio Losito & Diego Ares
- Bernkastel-Kues
- 31.07.2026Dates overview
- 20:00
“The Sound of Love”: Baroque Sound Art with Viola d’amore & Harpsichord in a Unique Atmosphere
The sound of love
At the entrance to the historic old town of Bernkastel-Kues lies the enchanting Church of the Holy Spirit. The current building was completed in 1673 – almost exactly one hundred years before the Viola d’amore that Valerio Losito will play here this evening.
Alongside the outstanding harpsichordist Diego Ares, the string virtuoso will perform works by Biber and Froberger, two significant and influential composers of the Baroque era. Thus, “The Sound of Love” will also be heard at our concert.
The Viola d'amore experienced its heyday in the 17th and 18th centuries. Ariosti, Farinelli, and Vivaldi were virtuosos on this instrument. Johann Sebastian Bach paid tribute to it in the St. John Passion. Many other composers wrote concertos and chamber music for the 'love violin' – including Heinrich Franz Ignaz von Biber.
A modern virtuoso on this instrument is Valerio Losito. Born in Rome in 1980, he initially dedicated his studies to the modern violin, later focusing on historical performance practice and the baroque violin. The Italian is considered a leading expert on the Viola d'amore. His passion for the instrument, which originally emerged from a research project, has shaped his career. He has performed throughout Europe and presented both baroque and contemporary compositions, including works specifically written for him and his instrument.
Alongside him will be Diego Ares, one of the leading harpsichordists of his generation. He has performed in Europe, Japan, and Canada, appearing as a soloist, for example, with the Geneva Chamber Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra of Brittany. He has collaborated with musicians such as Montserrat Torrent, Ignacio Prego, Shunske Sato, and Rachel Podger. His recordings have received numerous accolades, including the “Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik.”
Valerio Losito – Viola d’amore
Diego Ares – Harpsichord
At the entrance to the historic old town of Bernkastel-Kues lies the enchanting Church of the Holy Spirit. The current building was completed in 1673 – almost exactly one hundred years before the Viola d’amore that Valerio Losito will play here this evening.
Alongside the outstanding harpsichordist Diego Ares, the string virtuoso will perform works by Biber and Froberger, two significant and influential composers of the Baroque era. Thus, “The Sound of Love” will also be heard at our concert.
The Viola d'amore experienced its heyday in the 17th and 18th centuries. Ariosti, Farinelli, and Vivaldi were virtuosos on this instrument. Johann Sebastian Bach paid tribute to it in the St. John Passion. Many other composers wrote concertos and chamber music for the 'love violin' – including Heinrich Franz Ignaz von Biber.
A modern virtuoso on this instrument is Valerio Losito. Born in Rome in 1980, he initially dedicated his studies to the modern violin, later focusing on historical performance practice and the baroque violin. The Italian is considered a leading expert on the Viola d'amore. His passion for the instrument, which originally emerged from a research project, has shaped his career. He has performed throughout Europe and presented both baroque and contemporary compositions, including works specifically written for him and his instrument.
Alongside him will be Diego Ares, one of the leading harpsichordists of his generation. He has performed in Europe, Japan, and Canada, appearing as a soloist, for example, with the Geneva Chamber Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra of Brittany. He has collaborated with musicians such as Montserrat Torrent, Ignacio Prego, Shunske Sato, and Rachel Podger. His recordings have received numerous accolades, including the “Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik.”
Valerio Losito – Viola d’amore
Diego Ares – Harpsichord
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