“Franco Cesarini is an outstanding example of what the French describe as “musicien complet”; an excellent instrumentalist, composer and conductor embodied in one person.”

Peter-Lukas Graf

Flautist

Franco Cesarini:
Composer, Conductor, Flautist and Publisher

Almost four years have passed since Edition Franco Cesarini was founded; a debut full of satisfactions and challenges that will see a repertoire of over 35 publications by the end of this year.

THE LIGHT OF RESISTANCE, Op. 62

“The Light of Resistance” is a powerful piece that aims to be a tribute to all the heroes of past and present wars.

 

 

 

 

 

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Classic Meets Contemporary

A first CD that features 8 classical works arranged for concert band by Franco Cesarini and a second CD that includes 6 original pieces by the Maestro. All recorded with the The Royal Netherlands Army Band ‘Johan Wilhelm Friso’, conductor Franco Cesarini.

 

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“Cesarini’s masterly command of orchestration creates appealing tone colors and constantly fluctuating depths of sound. He enthralls us using the allure of instrumental voices, weaving them together before letting them resolve in atmospheres and impressions which leave a lasting impression on the individual listener.”

Maestro Bruno Amaducci,
former Guest Conductor of the Metropolitan Opera in New York,
the Opéra National de Paris, the English Chamber Orchestra and others.

Armonie d’Autore: The Bands of Sardinia on Stage to the Notes of Franco Cesarini

The bands of the Medio Campidano area return to the spotlight in a regional event of great cultural and artistic significance. The Federation of Musical […]
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The Light of Resistance, Op. 62
Franco Cesarini, performed by the Civica Filarmonica di Lugano, Franco Cesarini ,Conductor

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08 December

2025

Gala Concert
Civica Filarmonica di Lugano
Franco Cesarini, Conductor

Palazzo dei Congressi (16:30h)
Piazza Indipendenza, Lugano, Switzerland