by InTrieste
Under the softening light of a late June evening, the lush gardens of Miramare Castle will play host to a poignant convergence of music, theater, and natural beauty. The series, “Il Rossetti a Miramare,” a collaboration between the Historical Museum and the Park of Miramare Castle and the Rossetti theater, promises a blend of cultural splendor, starting tonight with a compelling performance that threads together the evocative strains of Romanticism.
Tonight’s opening, marked as “Concert at Sunset,” features the Orchestra of the Giuseppe Verdi Lyric Theater Foundation of Trieste under the baton of Maestro Alvise Casellati. A frequent guest conductor at prestigious venues such as the Fenice in Venice and the Arena of Verona, Casellati brings his considerable expertise to this enchanting setting. Notably active in New York, where he helms an annual recital dedicated to Italian opera in Central Park, his international acclaim is well-earned.
The evening will also spotlight the dramatic talents of Sergio Rubini, a luminary of Italian cinema, who will breathe life into the words of Werther, the tragic hero of Goethe’s seminal Romantic novel. Rubini’s narration accompanies Gaetano Pugnani’s 18th-century melodrama, “Werther,” for narrating voice and orchestra. Pugnani, though often overlooked in modern repertoires, offers a richly classical style that bridges Italian tradition with Viennese and German influences. The performance promises to capture the audience with its themes of universal, timeless love against the backdrop of Miramare’s breathtaking vistas.
Following this evocative evening, the series continues with a “Concert at Dawn” on Sunday, June 30, at precisely 5:19 AM. Set against the emerging light of dawn in the Piazzale of Miramare Castle, this concert will present two of Mozart’s celebrated quintets. Performed by a chamber ensemble formed within the Verdi Theatre’s orchestra, the program includes the Quintet in E-flat major K. 407 for horn and strings and the Quintet in A major K. 581 for clarinet and strings.
These pieces, composed for Mozart’s virtuoso friends Ignatz Leitgeb and Antonio Stadler, respectively, showcase the lightness and depth characteristic of Mozart’s work. Despite being written during a financially troubled period for Mozart, the music remains vibrant and uplifting, offering a perfect auditory accompaniment to the breaking dawn.
Program:
- W. A. Mozart: Quintet in E-flat major K. 407 for horn and strings
- W. A. Mozart: Quintet in A major K. 581 for clarinet and strings “Stadler”
Performers:
- Stefano Furini, Valentino Dentesani (Violins)
- David Briatore, Elisabetta Chiappo (Violas)
- Simona Slokar (Cello)
- Chiara Bosco (Horn)
- Marco Masini (Clarinet)
About the Artists:
Alvise Casellati, educated at Juilliard under Vincent La Selva and later refining his skills with Piero Bellugi, has a distinguished career marked by his efforts to revive forgotten Italian operatic works and his establishment of the “Opera Italiana is in the Air” initiative. His projects often blend music with social responsibility, aiming to broaden the audience for classical music.
Sergio Rubini, a versatile actor and director, has garnered acclaim for his work across cinema, theater, and television. From his early career collaborations with Italian theater luminaries to his cinematic debut in Federico Fellini’s Intervista, Rubini has continually demonstrated his capacity to evoke deep emotional resonance through his performances.
Tickets for these and other performances in the “Il Rossetti a Miramare” series are available for purchase at the Politeama Rossetti Box Office, the Giuseppe Verdi Lyric Theatre box office, and online. Prices for tonight’s opening event are €30 (full price) and €25 (reduced).
The promise of a summer night filled with romantic music and the gentle awakening of dawn with Mozart awaits those who venture to the enchanting setting of Miramare Castle, ensuring memorable experiences under the Trieste sky.
