Introduction

A selection of little-known and rarely performed piano pieces by Gabriel Fauré in Italy can serve as a valuable introduction to his sonic world, characterized by introspection and dreamy atmospheres. In the midst of this, however, there is also an extraordinary masterpiece by Luigi Nono, …sofferte onde serene… for piano and magnetic tape (1976), which, despite the difference in musical language, moves within a similar realm of reverie, where images are shadows rather than solid forms.

La Location

Villa del Balbianello

From the tip of the small wooded peninsula of Lavedo, stretching out sheer above the waters of the center of Lake Como, Villa del Balbianello…

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Program

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Nocturne No. 4 in E flat major, Op. 36
Five Preludes from Nine Preludes, Op. 103:
No. 1 in D flat major
No. 2 in C sharp minor
No. 3 in G minor
No. 4 in F major
No. 5 in D minor

Luigi Nono (1924-1990)
…sofferte onde serene…, for piano and magnetic tape

Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924)
Pavane in F sharp minor, Op. 50
Ballade in F sharp major, Op. 19
Theme and Variations in C sharp minor, Op. 73

Altri Eventi dell'Edition 2024

Contemplazione a San Benedetto

July 11 at 11:30 AM

Abbey of San Benedetto in Val Perlana

Monastero di San Benedetto, 22010 Ossuccio CO

2024

Hommage à Gabriel Fauré

July 12 at 08:30 PM

Villa Carlotta

Via Statale, 5605, 22016 Tremezzina CO

2024

Auguri Giacomo!

July 13 at 08:30 PM

Villa Melzi d’Eril

Via Lungolario Manzoni, 22021, Bellagio (CO)

2024

Vive les amateurs!

July 14 at 08:30 AM

Brenna Square

Via Stazione 11-1, Loc. Lenno 22016 Tremezzina (CO)

2024

Musical Greenway 2024

July 14 at 05:30 PM

Greenway of Lake Como

Via Luigi Civetta, 22010 Colonno CO

2024

Barcarole

July 15 at 06:00 PM

Museum of Barca Lariana

Via Regina, 1268 22010 Pianello del Lario (CO)

2024