Tengo Genio is the new season of the Fondazione Pietà de' Turchini: a vast program that celebrates musical genius between past and present.
With a tribute to the historicity of musical genius and an invitation to innovation, the Foundation inaugurates its 27th concert season with numerous events, concerts and thematic reviews that valorize musical talent and ingenuity.Article Key Points
The 2024 / 2025 season
The season will kick off on November 9th at the Church of Santa Caterina da Siena, with a concert dedicated to Marcantonio Orrigoni and Alessandro Stradella. Silvia Frigato and the Ensemble Mare Nostrum, directed by Andrea De Carlo, will pay homage to these great composers of the seventeenth century, while the celebration of the three hundredth anniversary of Alessandro Scarlatti's death will be a central moment of the season, including concerts and publications dedicated to his cantatas. In addition, the program includes international conferences and competitions, including Shipyards 2024 and the Francesco Provenzale International Baroque Singing Competition. These events, together with masterclasses and festivals such as A Canne spiegate and Musiche sulle Vie della Seta, aim to stimulate dialogue and the discovery of new musical languages.
Concerts and major openings
Among the many events of the season, noteworthy are the recital dedicated to Alessandro Scarlatti and the concert of unpublished cantatas, which will be performed by the soprano Valeria La Grotta. The A Canne spiegate review in December will contribute to enhancing the historic organs of the Foundation, bringing performances ranging from pieces from the seventeenth century to contemporary works.
International guests and collaborations
In the spring, the Foundation will welcome international guests to explore musical influences across the world, including the Musiche sulle Vie della Seta review in collaboration with ISMEO and the Università L'Orientale di Napoli. Events such as Domenico Sarro’s Requiem will be presented in collaboration with prestigious partners, offering audiences musical explorations of global scope.
Innovation and new languages
Among the innovative projects, the concert Anda – Meraviglie e l’arte della fuga will see the meeting of jazz and singer-songwriter music. The season will culminate with unique events such as the BachBjörk concert by the NEMA Ensemble and the 17th century concertante sonatas in the show Stylus Phantasticus, where ancient music and contemporary avant-garde meet to create new sound dialogues. With the artistic direction of Mariafederica Castaldo and the collaboration of prestigious artists and young talents, the Fondazione Pietà de' Turchini is the epicenter of a season that promises to exalt musical genius in all its forms.
Article published on November 7, 2024 - 12:49
