Ocarina in South America, past and present

The ocarina was born in Italy. It has travelled all over the world, even crossing oceans.

In this special session, we will have the privilege of listening to the highly experienced musician Eduardo Ghelli on a journey of discovery of the ocarina and its diffusion in South America.

Born in Cordoba, Argentina, but the great-grandson of immigrants from Budrio, he has maintained a deep connection with the musical traditions associated with the ocarina. In fact, he has played a fundamental role in the instrument’s popularisation in South America, founding the first Ocarina Group in Argentina in 2010.

During the lecture, Eduardo will explore various aspects related to the ocarina, from its distribution and use in different cultures around the world, the different construction techniques, the interweaving of history and personal experience.