Adnkronos (Adnkronos) – 'Genesis – One Night with the Orchestra', the only symphonic rock show reinterpreting Genesis' repertoire, kicks off in December. Martin Levac, one of Phil Collins' most acclaimed interpreters, will perform with his band and an orchestra of over 50 members. Leading the audience on this journey through time will be Carlo Massarini, journalist, music critic, and longtime television personality.
Following the resounding success of its summer dates, the show, produced and organized by the LGRB Cultural Association, will return to Italian theaters starting December 9th with eight unmissable performances. The masterpieces of one of the most innovative, chameleonic, and influential bands in the history of progressive rock will be revived in a new and monumental format that blends the energy of Genesis' music with the original scores of 'We Know What We Like – The Music of Genesis' by the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra, composed in 1987 by Dee Palmer and Tolga Kashif.
At the heart of the show is a reinterpretation of the celebrated live double album 'Seconds Out,' recorded in 1977 and considered one of the most iconic live albums in the history of progressive rock. Audiences will rediscover milestones from the band's repertoire, including 'Firth of Fifth,' 'The Carpet Crawlers,' and 'The Cinema Show,' in a new symphonic guise.
Compared to the summer tour, the setlist has been enriched with new songs, including "Los Endos," "Ripples," and "More Fool Me," further expanding the journey into the heart of Genesis's music. Taking the stage will be Martin Levac, the Canadian multi-instrumentalist, singer, and composer, internationally recognized for his extraordinary ability to interpret Phil Collins's voice, style, and stage presence, as well as for his acclaimed tributes to Genesis's music. Joining him for the first time in Italy will be his band, comprised of François Larouche and André Lavergne on guitars, Mathieu Groulx on drums, and Jean-François Duchesne on keyboards, who will join the more than 50-piece band already on stage. They will be joined by the majestic 40-piece One Night Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Massimo di Paola, and the 20-piece Coro dei Fiorentini, conducted by Mauro Bacherini. Carlo Massarini will accompany the show with anecdotes and stories about the genesis of the songs and the history of the band, offering new insights into Genesis's musical legacy.
“Returning to present Genesis, in a different form, more than 50 years after introducing and supporting them on the radio at “Per Voi Giovani” and “Popoff” feels like a kind of closing of a circle. Back then, like all young Italians for whom Genesis was a matter of the heart, we were fascinated and enthusiastic about the magic that enveloped the band,” says Carlo Massarini. “I never would have thought that half a century later I would find myself talking about them on stage, where they became a subject of contamination with classical music, which was ultimately part of their influences. In fact, I believe that their music, like that of the Beatles, Pink Floyd, King Crimson, and others, will be considered the classical music of the twentieth century in a few decades.” These are the tour dates: December 9, 2026 – Mantua | PalaUnical Teatro, December 10, 2026 – Genoa | Politeama Genovese, December 11, 2026 – Brescia | Teatro Clerici, December 12, 2026 – Bassano Del Grappa | CMP Arena, December 14, 2026 – Ancona | Teatro delle Muse, December 15, 2026 – Naples | Teatro Augusteo, December 16, 2026 – Bari | Teatro Team, December 19, 2026 – Rome | Eur Convention Center La Nuvola – Auditorium, in collaboration with Eur SpA Carlo Massarini will not be present on the dates in Genoa and Ancona.
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