Violin & Piano in Borromini’s Sacristy – Exclusive Event | Rome

Experience live music in Borromini’s Sacristy, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture usually not accessible to the public.
Vivi la musica dal vivo nella Sagrestia del Borromini, capolavoro dell’architettura barocca solitamente non accessibile al pubblico.

The event is part of the , dedicated to the Italian musical tradition.
L’evento fa parte del , dedicato alla tradizione musicale italiana.

The program presents a selection of works for violin and piano, bringing together lyricism, virtuosity and expressive depth in one of the most significant combinations of chamber music repertoire.
Il programma propone una selezione di brani per violino e pianoforte, unendo lirismo, virtuosismo e profondità espressiva in una delle formazioni più significative del repertorio cameristico.

The dialogue between the two instruments reveals both technical brilliance and musical refinement, offering a journey through some of the most celebrated pages written for violin and piano.
Il dialogo tra i due strumenti mette in luce brillantezza tecnica e raffinatezza musicale, offrendo un percorso attraverso alcune delle pagine più celebri scritte per violino e pianoforte.

The concert starts at 5:45 PM and lasts approximately one hour.
Il concerto inizia alle ore 17:45 e ha una durata di circa un’ora.

Seating is limited and early booking is recommended.
Posti limitati – si consiglia la prenotazione anticipata.

PERFORMERS / INTERPRETI

Flavia Di Tomasso is an Italian violinist active in chamber music, with a focus on the Italian instrumental tradition.
Flavia Di Tomasso è violinista italiana attiva nella musica da camera, con particolare attenzione alla tradizione strumentale italiana.

Barbara Di Mario is a pianist active in chamber music and vocal repertoire, with extensive experience in ensemble performance and a particular sensitivity to the balance between structure and expression.
Barbara Di Mario è pianista attiva nella musica da camera e nel repertorio vocale, con ampia esperienza nell’attività d’insieme e una particolare sensibilità per l’equilibrio tra struttura ed espressione.

The program focuses on masterpieces for violin and piano, combining cantabile expression, virtuosity and stylistic variety.
Il programma si concentra su capolavori per violino e pianoforte, unendo espressività cantabile, virtuosismo e varietà stilistica.

PROGRAMMA
» Tomaso Antonio Vitali (1663/1745): Ciaccona in sol minore
» Pietro Antonio Stefano Mascagni (1863/1945): Tema da “L’amico Fritz”
» Giuseppe Tartini (1692/1770): Sonata in sol minore "Il Trillo del Diavolo"
» Niccolò Paganini (1782/1840): “Cantabile”
» Antonio Vivaldi (1678/1741): Fantasie dalle Quattro Stagioni

Info: Masterpieces for Violin and Piano
The splendid and renowned compositions for violin and piano by the great composers of Italian music from the 18th to the early 20th century, highlighting the virtuosity of the instrument, the Prince of strings, and the spontaneous, exuberant cantabile nature typical of Italian music of the period. A refined journey through Italian instrumental virtuosity. Vitali's performance of Chaconne opens the program with dramatic solemnity, immediately highlighting the violinist's technical prowess. Tartini's masterpiece follows, offering intense moments characterized by lyrical phrasing and impeccable handling of chiaroscuro. Mascagni's Intermezzo is a moment of pure emotion, where the piano creates a velvety carpet of sound for the violin's unfolding voice, and Vivaldi's Venetian brio closes the program with overwhelming energy. The harmony between the two musicians, who have been involved in this program for years, transforms a classical repertoire into a vibr

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Sagrestia del Borromini, Chiesa di Sant'Agnese in Agone (Piazza Navona), Piazza Navona, Vatican, Holy See (Vatican City)

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