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Dec 5, 2008 6:00 pm (Friday)

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Sagrestia del Borromini (map)

Piazza Navona - Via S Maria dellAnima 30/A
Rome, RM
Italy
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In a place of great prestige, in one of the squares most beautiful in Rome and in the world, Piazza Navona, these concerts are by now one roman musical tradition. "Smaller it i...
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In a place of great prestige, in one of the squares most beautiful in Rome and in the world, Piazza Navona, these concerts are by now one roman musical tradition. "Smaller it is the number of the musicians, minor must be the distance that separates the musicians from the public" asserted Stravinskij and, the Sacresty, recently restored, besides being a precious jewels of the baroque art, has exceptional acoustics that allow to listen to the chamber music in a very involving way.
For the piano concerts there is an historical instrument, the Blüthner piano, kindly put to disposal by the Prof. Mark Sharpshooters. The Blüthner piano is an ancient instrument that in 1910 gained the prestigious "Grand Prix" in the world-wide exposure of Brussels, as demonstrate by the golden coat of arms inside it. The Blüthner particularly is adapted to music of the 1800's, and Brahms himself appreciated its qualities after playing it.

Included in the ticket price, after the concert you can enjoy a glass of prosecco with the artists.
More about Sagrestia del Borromini
Sagrestia del Borromini
The Sacristy was built between 1658 and 1666 on design of Borromini and was originally planned to link the Church to the Innocenziano College. For many centuries the private chapel of the Pamphili family, the Sacristy became public again after its restoration that ended in 2000 for the Holy Year. Full of symbology, the decorations are of particular importance: the ceiling is divided into 13 parts representing the site of eternal life. The large one is by Paul Gismondi, an artist of Perugia, and it represents the Glory of Saint Agnes who appears to her parents kneeling besides her tomb. The two frescoes on each side represent Faith, with the Bible and a cross on her shoulders, and Purity, receiving a lily while giving a crown of roses. Both figures resemble the Saint depicted in the centre. Last update 2007 Editorial Team Classictic.com

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