Paolo Fresu Trio

Maybe it’s because he discovered music through his village band; maybe it’s because he has collaborated with a dizzying array of artists over the years. Either way, Paolo Fresu is one of those musicians who truly transcends musical genres.

Like other international music greats (Uri Caine and Dave Douglas spring to mind), he has transformed jazz into a genuine journey through the most beguiling, unexpected soundscapes. Sounds of the Dolomites devotees know it well. They’ve seen him join other jazz players, classical musicians and orchestras with an enduring passion for rediscovering folk music. And they’ve heard him improvise with three alphorn players in a chance encounter on a mountain path.

This time, the talented Sardinian jazzman has a fresh musical adventure for us, alongside long-time travelling companions Dino Rubino (piano and flugelhorn) and Marco Bardoscia (double bass). This sophisticated three-voice interplay has real emotional and intellectual vim, with Fresu’s warm, rich sound and lively creative mind, Bardoscia’s potent, compelling basslines, and Rubino’s vibrant, elegant virtuosity.

At their concert on 1 September at Camp Centener in the Brenta Dolomites, they’ll be reprising some tunes from their project from a few years back celebrating the subtle genius of American jazz singer and trumpet legend Chet Baker. The gig is sure to feature creative improv aplenty and a lively dialogue with the landscape, its echoing hollows and the breeze.

Meeting point in the event of bad weather

5:30 pm at the Palacampiglio, in Madonna di Campiglio (booking is required)

Concerts are free to attend, but booking is required if the concert will take place in a theatre. Booking will be open from 9 am to 12.30 pm on the day of the concert. Click here for your booking.

How to get there

from Madonna di Campiglio via the Spinale cable car, then on foot

50 minutes walking time; altitude change: 50 metres; difficulty level: E

from the Campo Carlo Magno Pass via the Grostè cable car (middle station), then on foot

0:20 h walking time; altitude change: 10 metres; difficulty level: E

Excursion with the Mountain Guides of Trentino for Dolomeet Card and Trentino Guest Card owners

Route

along the Sentiero dell’Orso trail, via Malga Vallesinella Alta

outward: 3:30 h walking time; return: 2:30 h walking time; altitude change: ascent of 550 metres; difficulty level: E

How to participate to the excursion with the Mountain Guides of Trentino

free with the Dolomeet Card and Trentino Guest Card. Reservation required: book with the Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo and Val Rendena APT at +39 0465 447501, or using the Trentino Guest Card APP (Google Play and the App store). Limited availability.

Excursion with the Madonna di Campiglio Mountain Guides

Route

from località Fortini through Malga Vaglianella and Malga Vagliana to the concert venue

outward 3:30 walking time; return 2:30 walking time; altitude change: ascent of 450 metres; difficulty level: E

How to participate to the excursion with the Madonna di Campiglio Mountain Guides

for a payment by booking before 6 pm on the day before with the Mountain Guides at +39 0465 442634 or at their office (Via Campanile Basso 5 a Madonna di Campiglio)

Info

+39 0465 447501 www.campigliodolomiti.it

An initiative by

Madonna di Campiglio APT

Trentino Marketing

The Municipalities of Pinzolo and Tre Ville

The Comunità delle Regole of Spinale and Manez

Funivie Madonna di Campiglio

The Adamello Brenta Nature Park