On 12 November, the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto, conducted by Maestro Marcello Bufalini, performed in Zagreb in a concert organised by the “Bonporti” Conservatory of Trento and Riva del Garda, in collaboration with the Academy of Music – University of Zagreb, and promoted by SISS.

The programme included a performance of a new piece by composer Berislav Šipuš, which was specially commissioned by the Trentino Conservatory for the WP#3 sub-project Screening Sounds: Reimagining Speech. Accompanying the Italian musicians to Croatia was a group of students from the “Tito Schipa” Conservatory in Lecce, one of the SISS project partners.

The trip to Zagreb was an important educational and professional experience for them. Professor Roberto Scarpa Meylougan, a lecturer in sound engineering, led the activity, accompanied by his students Giorgia De Matteis, Alessandro Tafuro, Ismaele Scozzi and Mattia Forleo.
The main objective of the activity was to record the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto concert, which took place at the Music Academy of the University of Zagreb (Muzička Akademija). The operational context enabled students to engage with high professional standards and apply their technical skills in a real, structured environment.
From an educational perspective, the experience significantly broadened knowledge and skills in orchestral recording, promoting direct learning through hands-on experience. At the same time, the activity also had a significant human and relational impact, strengthening collaboration, coordination and teamwork among the participants, fundamental elements for the success of complex musical and technical projects.
“Participating in an orchestral recording session in an international context helped me to better understand professional work dynamics, especially with regard to time management, communication between roles, and the level of detail required for a project of this scale,” explains student Giorgia De Matteis. “This activity gave me the opportunity to apply the skills I acquired during my studies in a practical way,” comments student Ismaele Scozzi. “Recording an orchestra required precision, listening skills and adaptability, and it was this direct confrontation with a real-life situation that made the experience so valuable.” “In addition to the technical aspect, the trip had a strong human impact,” says student Mattia Forleo.
“Teamwork was essential to tackle the different stages of the activity and resolve any issues that arose. Working so closely together strengthened our sense of responsibility and made us more aware of the importance of each person’s role within a collective project.”