The Civico Istituto Musicale Luigi Folcioni is launching the second edition of its “Salotti Musicali” concert and lecture series. Conceived by Gabriele Duranti, a pianist, and Emanuele Fiammetti, a composer and cellist, the program follows a successful first season focused on nocturnal music by expanding into two multi-part thematic cycles and two special evening events.
Two Thematic Concert Series Span Classical and Modern Eras
The upcoming season features nine total sessions divided into two distinct historical blocks. The first series, titled “Quando la musica divenne arte,” explores Ludwig van Beethoven’s transition from occasion-based composition to personal artistic expression. It spans four sessions scheduled for October 15, October 29, November 12, and November 26. The second series, “La vita straordinaria di Igor Stravinskij,” covers the 20th century from tsarist Russia to the Ballets Russes in Paris and jazz-influenced American academic rigor across five sessions on March 4, March 18, April 1, April 15, and April 29.
Special Performances Focus on Verdi and Vocal Chamber Music
Alongside the main lecture-concerts, the Folcioni institute scheduled two special evenings for local audiences and subscribers. A free public session on Thursday, December 3, explores Giuseppe Verdi’s Otello, aligning with the opera’s opening night at Milan’s Teatro alla Scala under conductor Myung-Whun Chung and director Damiano Michieletto. Additionally, a February 18 session is reserved for subscribers to either of the main series, offering an exploration of the Lied and vocal chamber music in collaboration with Sandra Vanni, a soprano and lyric singing teacher at the Folcioni institute.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Folcioni Concert Series
How many total events are included in the new Salotti Musicali season?
The program features nine sessions split across two historical cycles, plus two special evening events, bringing the total to eleven gatherings.
Who created the Salotti Musicali format at the Folcioni institute?
The format was designed by Gabriele Duranti, a pianist, and Emanuele Fiammetti, a composer and cellist.
Are tickets or subscriptions required to attend all sessions?
While the main series require subscriptions or tickets, the December 3 session dedicated to Verdi’s Otello is open to the public with free admission, and the February 18 vocal music evening is reserved for series subscribers.
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