Bartolomeo Fortino-Shields
Vilacello Festival Piano Trio plays works by Haydn, Beethoven & Schumann
An unforgettable evening with Italian-American violinist Bartolomeo Fortino-Shields, known for bridging prestigious international stages with a strong digital presence. His career combines traditional top-level performance with a modern sense of accessibility, as noted by The Baltimore Sun. He is joined by Belgian pianist Anja Kuttner, a dedicated chamber musician and curator. Completing the trio is Dmitry Silvian, Principal Cellist of the Belgian National Orchestra and a first-prize winner of the American Protégé competition.
Together, these world-class faculty members of the Vilacello String and Piano Festival will bring their global expertise to life through a masterful program featuring Haydn’s spirited "Gypsy" Trio, Beethoven’s dramatic C minor Trio, and the lyrical charm of Schumann’s Fantasiestücke.
Bartolomeo Fortino-Shields is an Italian-American violinist based in Rome, internationally recognized by Love²Arts Management (Antwerp), the Sheva Collection (London), and the Classic Violin Olympus Competition. He has performed as a soloist in venues such as the Kaufman Music Center (NYC), Auditorium Parco della Musica (Rome), Gasteig HP8 (Munich), and venues of Stadsherstel (Amsterdam).
Repertoire:
Haydn - Gipsy Trio , No 39, G Major
Beethoven - Trio op 1 nr 3, C minor
Schumann - Fantasiestücke op. 88
Bartolomeo Fortino-Shields, violin
Anja Kuttner, piano
Dmitry Silvian, cello