Matteo Montanari and Rocco Malagoli are two passionate musicians from Italy with worldwide performing experience; seeking always to discover new musical ideas in the world and new environments to convey the inspiration classical music gives us every day. Their travels have brought them through San Francisco, occasioning this impromptu addition to the bookshop’s concert schedule.

Both Matteo and Rocco are also enthusiastic teachers, believing in the importance of sharing their experience and passion with the next generation of musicians.

The Violin and the Cello offer a wide possibility of performances and a heterogeneous repertoire.

Sample program

J.S. Bach – Sonata BWV 1021
A. Vivaldi – The 4 Seasons
W.A. Mozart – Duet KV 423
L.V. Beethoven – Duet WoO 27 n.1
F. Schubert – Serenade
J. Brahms – Hungarian Dances
J. Massenet – Meditation from “Thais”
F. Tarrega – Recuerdos de la Alhambra
S. Joplin – Ragtimes
J. Williams – Music from ‘Schindler’s List’