YEREVAN, MARCH 29, ARMENPRESS. Prominent Italian saxophonist Federico Mondelci has already arrived in Yerevan. The concert, which is scheduled to be held at "Aram Khachaturyan" Concert Hall on March 30, will be dedicated to the 50th anniversary of establishment of the State Chamber Orchestra of Armenia.

During the press conference held on March 29 Federico Mondelci stated that he is very glad to pay a visit to Armenia again and give concert for the Armenian art lovers. As reports "Armenpress" Federico Mondelci stated: "I am an adherent of classic music, notwithstanding I am open for jazz and tango. I can perform music of famous composers, although I never forget about the contemporary authors."

At the course of the upcoming concert Mondelci will act both as saxophonist and conductor, notwithstanding he jokingly noted that usually musicians are being bad conductors, but sometimes they succeed.   

During a single concert the audience will listen to 150-year-old history of music ranging from classic music to soundtracks, jazz, and tango. Federico Mondelci will also give another concert in "Mezzo" club on March 31.

In the last 20 years, Federico Mondelci has established himself as one of the leading saxophonists of his generation. His principal studies were at the Conservatorio Statale di Musica ‘G. Rossini’ in Italy and later with Jean-Marie Londeix at the Bordeaux Conservatoire, France. In 1981, he was awarded the ‘Premier Prix et Medaille d’Or a l’Unanimite. Alongside the saxophone, his studies also included singing, composition and conducting.

Federico Mondelci has represented Italy on several occasions in the World Saxophone Congress. These include performances in Germany, Japan, USA, and Spain. In Italy, he has performed as soloist with all the major orchestras, including the Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala at La Scala, Milan, conducted by Seiji Ozawa and the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. During recent seasons, Mondelci has frequently performed in Russia and now enjoys a particularly close relationship with the Moscow Chamber Orchestra.

Federico Mondelci has been an active promoter of contemporary music and innovator of instrumental technique. Numerous compositions have been dedicated to him and subsequently performed and broadcast for many important venues in Europe and America.