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Groundbreaking Research
International Traetta Award
The Award Returns to Italy After 12 Years!
We are thrilled to announce that the 14th International Traetta Award has been bestowed upon Anna Trombetta and Luca Bianchini. This prestigious recognition honours their outstanding dedication to musicological research on primary sources of the European musical repertoire, offering significant contributions to reshaping the historiography of 18th-century music.
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Featured Publications
Books by Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta
What They Say About Us
«With your book, I embarked on a journey where I learned more than I did in 10 years at the conservatory.»
Giovanni P.aracuolloConcert artist
«Mozart's biography has always had the allure of a fairy tale, and 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods' is the furthest work from the legendary and hagiographic that has ever been written.»
Marcello PirasProfessor
«Mozart's biography has always had the allure of a fairy tale, and 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods' is the furthest work from the legendary and hagiographic that has ever been written.»
Marcello PirasProfessor
«With 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods, you've changed the way I think.»
Edoardo CatemarioProfessor
«Numerous revelations, countless curiosities unveiled for the first time, and great hope for the future of Italian musicology.»
Quirino PrincipeIl Sole 24 Ore
«A beautiful exploration of the intentions behind 'he Magic Flute libretto, and consequently, its music. A well-researched study, effective in reconstructing the atmosphere and ideological context.»
Giampiero BernardiniProfessor
«I consider Bianchini and Trombetta among the most talented and courageous truth seekers.»
Roberto PianaProfessor
«A meticulous work that began twenty years ago, with results in recent months that have caused an uproar. At the heart of their investigations is one of the most revered and untouchable geniuses of classical music. Untouchable, but not for them.»
Luca PavanelIl Giornale
«It is worth noting the challenging and crucial work of revising and reconstructing the score and the libretto, carried out by experts Anna Trombetta and Luca Bianchini, specifically appointed by the artistic direction.»
Giovanni Paisiello FestivalPress Office
«In an extraordinarily vast and fertile research field, armed with the enthusiasm characteristic of those exploring new worlds and aware of leaving a mark of uncommon value, the discoverers of Verter, Anna Trombetta and Luca Bianchini, have ventured forth.»
Alberto BassoProfessor
«The authors Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta not only record historical data but also offer new interpretations compared to the past.»
Adriano StiglitzDr
«The work of Bianchini and Trombetta simultaneously represents a culmination and a starting point for contemporary musicology, also due to the intelligent use of historical research tools strategically combined with a sharp analysis of the musical text.»
Leonardo SalaSinergie
«The work of Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta is significant because it helps unveil a lesser-known side of the Enlightenment and the development of the Italian Risorgimento from the late 18th century to the early 19th century.»
John Stewart AllittProfessor
«Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta unveil previously unknown and unpublished pages of art and history spanning the turn of the 18th and 19th centuries.»
Giancarlo GrilloLa Provincia
«Mozart - The Fall of the Gods is now a reference text for those who wish to enrich their Mozartian knowledge with new information or insights known to only a select few.»
Maria Teresa SecchiPresidente del Centro Studi Cultura Sarda
«Their books have revolutionized theories and principles related to the composer from Salzburg and more generally to Austro-German music.»
Remo BorgattiAuthor
«Mozart - The Fall of the Gods is a historical book in musicology: the documented facts are facts, and they must be acknowledged.»
Massimo DataDr
«New and significant discoveries, set to change the official Mozartian catalogings, are described in depth for the first time.»
Luigi PicardiRadio Vaticana
«Mozart - The Fall of the Gods highlights the contradictory points in the vast Mozartian bibliography.»
Fabrizio BascianoIl Fatto Quotidiano
«The best of the best in Music, Criticism, and Music History that we have in Italy today. I've read 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods'. I'm already well into the second one. I consider them both masterpieces.»
Stelvio MestrovicAuthor
«Rewriting history every time, by rechecking the sources, is the duty of every historian; this is not something new. The work of Luca Bianchini and Anna Trombetta is a testament to this.»
Daniele FusiProfessor
«I can only congratulate you on the fantastic, well-documented, monumental, and above all, courageous work. I eagerly await the second volume. After reading it, nothing will be the same.»
Giuseppe DolceDr
«After the first 50 pages, I can say that 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods' is an extraordinary book, which one reads with eagerness, impeccable in terms of documentation. A book destined to make history.»
Stafano ZanniDr
«This book brings Mozart back down to earth, and we hope more people read it. I recommend everyone to read 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods'.»
Massimo BiondoDr
«When the books are translated into German (and English), the 3rd European war will break out!»
Giuseppe FochesatoDr
«With your book, I embarked on a journey where I learned more than I did in 10 years at the conservatory.»
Giovanni P.aracuolloConcert artist
«Mozart's biography has always had the allure of a fairy tale, and 'Mozart - The Fall of the Gods' is the furthest work from the legendary and hagiographic that has ever been written.»
Marcello PirasProfessor
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Mozart Through the Lens of Vatican Radio
The Scholarly Insights of Dr. Luca Bianchini and Dr. Anna Trombetta
Books on Mozart authored by musicologists Dr. Luca Bianchini and Dr. Anna Trombetta have been featured in dozens of episodes on Vatican Radio.
Mozart The Fall of the Gods
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Mozart The Fall of the Gods - Part II
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Mozart The Magic Flute
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MozartrazoM
Dive into a groundbreaking exploration of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart like never before. Our new platform, Mozartrazom, challenges conventional narratives and uncovers the hidden dynamics behind Mozart’s career, his family, and his works. Explore untold stories, exclusive research, and a fresh, critical take on one of history’s most revered composers.
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The Ambiguous Legacy of Leopold Mozart
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Mozart's Forged Poem
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The Golden Spur
Challenging Mozart's Catalogue
A Forensic Analysis
A Groundbreaking Revelation at IGS 2023, University of Évora, Portugal
Using custom-built C# software, we meticulously compared Mozart's letters and musical manuscripts to the handwriting in the catalogue. The results reveal a startling truth: the catalogue was not written by Mozart but was likely fabricated years after his death, rewriting the narrative of Mozart's legacy.
This discovery has profound implications for the world of music history and the authenticity of Mozart’s works. To learn more about our groundbreaking research, feel free to contact us at: luca.bianchini61@gmail.com
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