Daniel Capelletti

I already spoke about it in May without being able to give any details. Via, my new symphonic work, was premiered yesterday at the Concertgebouw Brugge, with the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra and the VRK under the direction of Jun Märkl…

A new arrangement has just been launched: the writing of a symphonic suite using the main themes of "A Chorus Line", the famous and brilliant musical by Marvin Hamlisch. This magnificent commission promises to be the most thrilling, especially since…

60 years of existence of an ensemble dedicated to contemporary creation is an anniversary that must be celebrated. The musicians of "Musiques Nouvelles", under the direction of their conductor Jean-Paul Dessy, will give a special concert on December…

Christmas time is approaching, and the concerts associated with this period of the year. Following my good old American habit, I'm writing down a series of five symphonic arrangements for an eclectic program, ranging from White Christmas to Desafinado, with…

The decision was made to record the project "Entartete Musik". What a pleasure to listen again to these beautiful and moving pages of music. In addition to the choirs of the Flemish Radio and the soprano Estelle Lefort, I have…

Closed since 2011 for major renovations, the KMSKA (Royal Museum of Fine Arts Antwerp) will finally reopen its doors on September 24. I am contributing as an arranger to this major cultural event. The program is still a secret, but…

I'm very happy to announce that a new page is now available on this site, with a first selection of videos (compositions, arrangements, interviews,...). Many more will follow soon. Keep an eye on the updates.

A symphonic work, exploring and assembling several musical universes. Creation: within a few months... Due to particular circumstances, I cannot yet give more information about this magnificent project, which concretize some of my recurrent reflections about content and form in…

Here they are! From April 24, a series of concerts/shows dedicated to the most legendary film music by Ennio Morricone (and friends). Concerts in Brussels (Palais 12), Antwerp (Stadsschouwburg), Ghent (Capitole) and Liege (Country Hall). Orchestra, choir…

Following a tradition established several years ago, I keep year after year to make symphonic arrangements of Christmas songs for my American friends. Next date: Friday, December 10. Three arrangements will be performed in Annapolis, with the Live Arts Maryland…

Christmas is fast approaching. On December 10 and 11, the Orchestre symphonique de la Garde Républicaine, conducted by François Boulanger, will accompany the soprano Marie-Laure Garnier in my arrangements of three Dvorak Gypsy Songs. The concerts take place at the…

After several postponements due to the pandemic, the Brussels Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of its conductor David Navarro, will finally play my Moverture, as part of the opening concert of the season, on October 23. Rendezvous at 8…

As already announced, Vlaams Radiokoor joins forces with the soloists of the Brussels Philharmonic and the soprano Estelle Lefort for a program dedicated to the music of composers persecuted by the Nazi regime. Some, like Arnold Schönberg or Kurt Weill…

A new project is starting: the writing of a dozen symphonic arrangements for the show "Madame Raymonde et son Gros Orchestre". I am very enthusiastic about my contribution to this beautiful project which will bring together the “orchestre de…

One more work in progress: several arrangements for voice(s) and small instrumental ensemble, for a program dedicated to the delightful and moving Entartete Musik. It’s such a pleasure to immerse in the magnificent melodies of Weill, Spoliansky, Taube, Eisler and…

Work in progress: symphonic arrangements of more than twenty Michael Jackson songs, for a show that will begin touring early next year (fingers crossed!). Starring on stage is the official French Michael Jackson look-alike, Mr. Christopher Gaspar. Icing on…

Official today: release of the CD 'Guilty Pleasures - 21 waltzes for piano solo', a magnificent production in which I had the joy and honor to participate as artistic director. My warmest congratulations to all my good friends: Dirk Brossé…

I feel honored to be invited as a juror for the 2020-2021 Marvin Hamlisch International Music Awards. In the coming weeks, I will have to make my choice among the top 10 in the classical composition category. The final…

The delicate health situation continues to bring uncertainty, updates and cancellations to artists around the world. The two New Year's concerts scheduled with the Orchestre National des Pays de la Loire were first cancelled, but it was then decided to…

Still due to the pandemic, several projects are adapted, postponed, or unfortunately even cancelled. The concert 'Ça balance - musique contemporaine', originally scheduled for December 11, will not take place, despite a proposed amendment that would have allowed…

To celebrate the passage to 2021 with style, the Orchestre national des Pays de la Loire is offering two festive concerts with the collaboration of more-than-soprano Véronique Gens and conductor Hervé Niquet. An eclectic programme in which Edith Piaf…

In the context of the French television program Fauteuils d'orchestre, mezzo-soprano Adèle Charvet will perform G. Bizet's Habanera in my arrangement, with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris conducted by Pierre Bleuse. Broadcast on France 3 on Friday…

Following a proposal from David Navarro-Turres, conductor of the Brussels Phiharmonic Orchestra, I decided to write a symphonic suite taken from my original Christmas musical, whose different themes evoke the excitement and enchantment of Christmas as experienced by children…

Bad news. One of the percussionists scheduled for the concert was tested positive for coronavirus, and the premiere of Quintessences has been cancelled. All my best wishes for a speedy recovery to the musician concerned. Let's hope that we will…