Donato Guipponi (Italy)
With guest star Veronica Bell, soprano
PROGRAM INCLUDES
Compositions by J.-S. Bach, F. Capri, J. Pieterzoon Sweelinck, G. Rossini, G. Donizetti, G. Verdi, G. Puccini, P. Mascagni.
Donato Giupponi is a prominent organist, composer, arranger, conductor, pianist, and choir director from Bergamo, Italy. While in the United States, he teams up with soprano Veronica Bell for two concerts in the Los Angeles area.
Sunday, August 3, 2025 | 5:00 PM
First Congregational Church of Los Angeles
540 S Commonwealth Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90020
Tickets $55.00 + tax
Friday, August 8, 2025 | 7:30 PM
Church of the Good Shepherd
504 N Roxbury Dr, Beverly Hills, CA, 90210
Tickets $55.00 + tax
Donato Giupponi, organ
Born in Bergamo, Italy, Donato Giupponi has been serenading the world with the rich, resonant tones of the organ for over thirty years—a passion that blossomed in his childhood, fueled by the sound of his grandfather playing classical melodies on the organ at the small local church.
Donato's career is a tapestry woven from countless concert stages across the globe. From the majestic cathedrals of Italy, France, Belgium, Germany, Poland, Slovakia, and almost every other Western and Eastern European country to the intimate churches and halls of Venezuela, Argentina, and Colombia, each performance has been a rollercoaster of eras, styles, and emotions.
As a composer and arranger, Donato has breathed new life into the organ repertoire, following classical traditions and merging them with modern influences. His musical creations often include an unexpected twist, like a virtuosic fugue suddenly morphing into a lively tango.
Education is another cornerstone of Donato's illustrious career. Over the years, he has mentored countless young musicians, sharing his knowledge and infectious enthusiasm for the art. He is the founder of an International Choir Festival in his hometown of Bergmo that hosts a cappella groups from all over Europe.
In addition, Donato is a passionate supporter and promoter of contemporary classical music, especially written by women composers. www.donatogiupponi.it
Veronica Bell, soprano
Russian-born American soprano Veronica Bell has gained international acclaim for her beautiful tone and a uniquely charismatic and personal style. Her every live performance and studio recording, including the recent classical crossover album Midnight Affairs, is a reflection of her passionate and at times unconventional take on classical music.
Veronica has given countless concerts in the United States, Russia, Italy, France, Poland, Germany, Spain, Austria, Guatemala, and Thailand, where she was personally invited by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit to perform at the Royal Palace in Bangkok.
She has collaborated as a soloist with Moscow State Symphony, San Francisco Chamber Orchestra, Capella Cracoviensis, Mimoda Jazzo, and musical theater Wandering Stars, among others, and currently has an ongoing engagement with a Los Angeles-based group, Windsong Players Chamber Ensemble, performing a wide variety of music from Baroque to modern.
Veronica won the Hollywood Music in Media Awards for her cross-gender operatic album Les Frissons D'Amour, which included arias for both male and female voices. She received a Silver Medal from the Global Music Awards for the same album. Ms. Bell also became a winner of the Clouzine International vocal competition and the Belgrade International Music Competition.
Ms. Bell has performed and recorded music by composers Maximilian Simončič (Slovakia), Ron Caviani (Italy), JJ Hollingsworth (USA), Arkady Serper (Russia), Ruben Aghiyan (Armenia/USA), and Carol Worthey (USA). Veronica's collaboration with Norwegian composer/guitarist Gisle Krogseth resulted in their concert tour in Italy, followed by a recording of Mr. Krogseth's song cycle The Mountain Songs that premiered with great success on Norwegian National Radio.
Veronica’s classical-crossover album Midnight Affairs and a recent Holiday album, Into the Wonderland, are currently being aired on over fifty radio stations in the US and Canada. Ms. Bell is currently working on two new albums and multiple concert programs, and is preparing for her next European tour in the fall of 2025.
