performers

Vittorio Ponti

Vittorio Ponti

Making his debut with the Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, Vittorio is the elder child of Maestro Carlo Ponti. He has been studying the piano in Los Angeles, California with Ms. Ivana Grubelic Malo since the age of six.

In addition to regularly participating in Ms. Malo’s studio concert classes, Vittorio has performed at various California Association of Professional Music Teachers (CAPMT) General Recitals and has already garnered accolades for musical excellence at piano competitions and festivals.

Vittorio’s honors include Third Prize and an Honorable Mention at the 2017 and 2019 CAPMT Sonata and Sonatina Competitions, respectively; a Musical Award at the 2019 Southern California Junior Bach Festival; an Honorable Mention at the 2019 CAPMT Romantic and Impressionist Competition; acclaimed performances at the 2018 Music Teachers Association of California’s Contemporary Festival; and First Prize at the 2019 Southern California Junior Bach Festival Complete Works Audition Competition Most recently, Vittorio was one of the top Finalists of the 2023 International School of Geneva’s Instrumental Music Competition.

Performances

Tuesday, July 16 | 6:30 PM
Maria Manetti Celebrates
La Dolce Vita!

honoring Sophia Loren

Experience the essence of la dolce vita at this historic evening honoring the Academy Award-winning actress and silver screen icon, Sophia Loren. Festivities begin at Charles Krug, where the Festival celebrates Loren’s legacy with a captivating concert bringing together exceptional music, talent, and family. Maestro Carlo Ponti, Sophia Loren’s son, leads his dynamic Los Angeles Virtuosi Orchestra, and Carlo’s own son, 16-year-old pianist Vittorio Ponti, makes his festival debut.

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