Malia, The most famous Salon Romances by Francesco Paolo Tosti and the masterpieces of the Neapolitan Song
Rome, St. Andrew's Church of Scotland
About the Event
The charm of the 19th century comes alive again in a unique musical event to be held at the evocative setting of St. Andrew's Church of Scotland in Rome.
Come relive the charm of the Salotti Musicali of the 1800s in a unique musical event to be held at the evocative setting of St. Andrew's Church of Scotland in Rome.
“MALIA” promises to transport audiences to an era of elegance and refinement through a costumed concert performance that combines the most beautiful salon arias of Francesco Paolo Tosti with the most famous Neapolitan songs of authorship.
An unmissable event for lovers of classical music and the atmosphere of yesteryear!
The event “MALIA, Il Salotto Musicale dell'800” is conceived as a plunge into the past, recreating the typical atmosphere of the bourgeois and aristocratic salons of the 19th century.
The intent is to offer the audience an immersive experience, where musical notes are intertwined with the reading of poems and literary excerpts, evoking emotions ranging from passion to sadness, from gaiety to hilarity. Chamber arias and salon romances by Francesco Paolo Tosti, a famous Italian composer, will alternate with waltzes and Neapolitan author's songs, creating a striking sound mosaic.
The artists involved in this performance are of the highest caliber: Bruna Tredicine, Loretta Venditti and Costanza Fontana sopranos, Tiziana Pizzi, Eva Maria Ruggieri and Federica Paganini contraltos, Massimo Simeoli baritone, and Antonio Sapio tenor, will take turns as guests in the salon to give voice to the melodies, while Emilia Nigro and Alberto Vitolo on violin and Mirco Roverelli on piano will accompany the performances, accompanied by valuable historical notes by Claudia Simonetti, hostess.
All under the splendid direction of Roberto Braida.
Don't miss the opportunity to attend this extraordinary event, which combines the beauty of classical music with the magic of Neapolitan songs, in Rome's beautiful Scottish church! You are all invited to be carried away by the melodies and emotions of an era that continues to enchant with its timeless charm.
Cast / Production
Loretta Venditti, Costanza Fontana, Bruna Tredicine — sopranos *alternating artists.
Tiziana Pizzi, Eva Maria Ruggieri, Federica Paganini — contraltos *alternating artists
Massimo Simeoli, baritone
Antonio Sapio, tenor
Alessio Potestio, bass
Emilia Nigro, Alberto Vitolo, violins
Mirco Roverelli/Ida Iannuzzi, piano
Claudia Simonetti, hostess
Address
St. Andrew's Church of Scotland, Via Venti Settembre 7, Rome, Italy — Google Maps
