Trio Reinecke - Biography

The Trio Reinecke, formed by Bernardo Bertamini (clarinet), Elena Lorenzoni (viola), and Samuele Masera (piano), was founded in Trento in 2023 and quickly distinguished itself on both the national and international music scenes.

The ensemble is devoted to the study of the complete repertoire written for this unusual instrumentation, spanning from the Classical period to contemporary music.

The group’s name, “Reinecke,” was chosen in homage to the German composer Carl Reinecke, whose bicentenary was celebrated in 2024. Reinecke dedicated his Trio Op. 264 to this chamber formation—his final composition and the last work he himself performed in public at the Gewandhaus in Leipzig, marking the conclusion of his long career.

The Trio has won numerous prizes, including third prize at the 29th International Chamber Music Competition “Giulio Rospigliosi,” first prize at the 2023 “Concorso Internazionale Città di Alessandria,” and at the 5th Swiss International Music Competition – World Championship in Music Art.

In 2024, the ensemble attended the chamber music masterclass held by the Trio di Parma during the 42nd International Music Festival of Portogruaro.

The Trio has performed at major concert venues and festivals, including the Accademia di Merano, Palazzo de Probizer in Isera, the 18th “Concerti a Palazzo” Festival in Sacile, Gondwana Gallery in Berlin, the Grieg-Begegnungsstätte in Leipzig, the Monferrato Classic Festival, Asolo Matinée, Casa Menotti in Spoleto, Fundación Eutherpe in León (Spain), the Döblinger Bezirksmuseum in Vienna, Kammermusikfreunde in Tübingen (Germany), Musica delle Stelle at Viote del Monte Bondone, Norwich Chapel Concerts in Norwich (UK), St Peter’s Church in Petersfield (UK), Music on Thursdays at LMC in Leatherhead (UK), Pinè Musica Festival, Robert Schumann Gesellschaft Düsseldorf – Heinrich Heine Institut, Kultur in Bethlehem in Immensee, Marktmusik Ahlen, Associazione Culturale Maestro Rodolfo Lipizer – Teatro L. Bratuz in Gorizia, Auditorium Compagnoni in Maccagno, Pomeriggi Musicali di Salò, ’t Mosterdzaadje in Santpoort-Noord, and the Accademia Vivarium Novum in Frascati.

During 2026, the Trio has scheduled important debuts in Sweden, Norway, and Finland, as well as concerts for associations and institutions in Italy, the United Kingdom, Spain, and Germany, continuing several collaborations initiated in the previous year.

A particularly significant milestone is the release of the Trio’s first CD, published by NovAntiqua Records in 2025, which will be presented and promoted throughout the entire concert season.

The ensemble has also conceived a project dedicated to the chamber music of Marco Anzoletti, a late-Romantic composer from Trentino. Structured as a series of concerts for various chamber ensembles, the project aims to promote often unpublished works—many in world premiere—by a composer born and active in their home region of Trentino–Alto Adige.

The Trio has collaborated with Pirastro and with Ferrari Music, the exclusive Italian distributor of Vandoren Paris, which has included the ensemble among its artists since 2024.

Bernardo Bertamini was born in Trento in 2003. After beginning his musical studies at the age of 7 at a private music school, he was admitted to the Trento Conservatory at the age of 10, where he studied for 5 years with Lorenzo Guzzoni, principal clarinet of the Solisti Veneti Orchestra. He spent one year at the Hanover Conservatory as an Erasmus student, where he had the opportunity to study with Johannes Peitz and Sharon Kam, an internationally renowned clarinet soloist and winner of the ARD International Music Competition in 1992. In 2025, he earned a Master’s degree in Clarinet at the University of Music and Theatre Munich. Bernardo has significant orchestral experience, for example, with the ESYO orchestra. He participates in numerous masterclasses with internationally acclaimed clarinetists, including Charles Neidich, Olivier Patey, Davide Lattuada, Calogero Palermo, and Paolo Beltramini.

Elena Lorenzoni was born in Trento in 2005. She graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Viola at the Trento Conservatory. She is actively involved in symphonic and operatic orchestral activities, collaborating with the Euthaleia Orchestra, 'I Filarmonici' of Trento, the Jugendsinfonieorchester 'Matteo Goffriller' of Bressanone, and the Orchestra Sinfonica delle Alpi, where she has also served as principal violist in several productions. Since 2019, she has played in the resident orchestra of the cross-regional Alpen Classica Festival and Alpen Classica Saxfest. She has participated in numerous viola and chamber music masterclasses with renowned musicians such as Matteo Rocchi, Marco Serino, Carmelo Giallombardo, Francesco D'Orazio, the Guadagnini Quartet, Alberto Bologni, and Alfredo Zamarra. She performs in various chamber ensembles, taking part in numerous world premieres. Since 2022, she has been part of the Lorenzoni-Masera viola and piano duo, with which she has won several competitions, including the 'North International Music Competition 2022' in Stockholm, the '12th International Competition for Young Musicians Città di Massa,' the 'MAP International Music Competition 2023' in Los Angeles, and the 'Universal Stars Music Competition' in London. She is currently pursuing a Master's degree in viola and chamber music at the Trento Conservatory. She plays a 2021 Claudiu Man viola.

Samuele Masera was born in Trento in 2001. In 2021, he graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Piano with top honors (110/110 cum laude), and in 2023, he earned his Master's degree with the highest marks at the Trento Conservatory. He has won two editions of the piano composition competition 'Musica della natura Dario Bronzini,' the 'Anxur International Music Competition,' and the '17th International Performance Competition Don Vincenzo Vitti.' He has attended numerous piano and chamber music masterclasses with international musicians such as José Luis de Miguel Ubago, Rasa Biveinieve Yakutite, Viktoria Lakissova, Aleksandr Evgen'evich Kobrin, Massimiliano Motterle, Aligi Voltan, Alessandro Taverna, the Guadagnini Quartet, and Alberto Bologni. In 2016, he founded the male choir 'Castel Beseno' in Besenello, which he also directs. Since 2022, he has been part of the Lorenzoni-Masera viola and piano duo, with which he has won numerous competitions. He is currently pursuing a Master's degree in chamber music at the Trento Conservatory.

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