La Pietà de 'Turchini Foundation inaugurates the second edition of Cantieri: Between performance practice and history, an event that will take place from 14 to 16 November 2024 at the Church of Santa Caterina da Siena.
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The event will be led by a prominent scientific committee, which includes experts from the Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, the Luigi Vanvitelli Studies of Campania and the Studies of Pavia - Department of Musicology and Cultural Heritage. Thematic sessions and discussions
The event Shipyards 2024 features a variety of thematic sessions, including a musical journey from the 17th century with composers such as Vivaldi and Pergolesi, to Italian Romanticism with a particular focus on Puccini on the centenary of his death. Among the main events is a round table that will examine the performance practices of Puccini's operas, offering an opportunity to reflect on modern interpretations of these historic compositions.
The program
The program also includes conferences and moments of discussion between musicologists and musicians. An opportunity for dialogue «The Cantieri were born from the need to create a real dialogue between historians and musicians – says Mariafederica Castaldo, president of the Pietà de' Turchini Foundation. – We want to overcome the distances between theory and practice, offering new research ideas that can go beyond traditional performance habits.» The event is open to all and represents an opportunity for growth and study for music enthusiasts and scholars in the sector. Admission is free.
Article published on November 12, 2024 - 17:42
