One of the core principles and a powerful enhancer of community is music. Throughout history, music has stood at the heart of an elevated, cultured, and educated society. It has the unique ability to unite people beyond language, background, or belief.
At La Piazza Festival, we present music that is deeply connected to our Italian heritage, yet not limited by it. This is music that grounds us, reconnects us with ourselves, and inspires reflection and joy. It offers a nourishing experience, a healthy alternative to distraction, uplifting the spirit much like a fine cocktail, but with lasting resonance.
Free admission until venue capacity is reached.
April 10, 3:30 PM
Faulkner Gallery at Santa Barbara Public Library
Amore Italiano: Rome, Cinema, and the Music of the Heart
Ottorino Respighi – Pines of Rome
Jacopo Giacopuzzi and Alvise Pascucci, piano 4 hands
Italian Movies:
Gabriel`s Oboe / The Mission
Speak Softly Love / Godfather
La Vita E` Bella / Main Theme
Love Theme / Cinema Paradiso
Playing Love / The Legend of 1900
Mi Mancherai / Il Postino
Camille Miller, violin
Tommaso Benciolini, flute
Jacopo Giacopuzzi and Alvise Pascucci, piano
April 11, 3:00 PM
Faulkner Gallery at Santa Barbara Public Library
Recomposed: Vivaldi, Verdi, and the Art of Reinvention
Max Richter
Vivaldi – The Four Seasons
Recomposed
Jacopo Giacopuzzi and Alvise Pascucci, piano 4 hands
E. Krakamp
Fantasy on “Traviata
Tommaso Benciolini, flute
Alvise Pascucci, piano
Nino Rota
Trio
Jessica Guideri, violin
Tommaso Benciolini, flute
Jacopo Giacopuzzi, piano
April 12, 3:00 PM
Faulkner Gallery at Santa Barbara Public Library
Dolce Swing
Bolling Trio
Suite for Flute
Tommaso Benciolini, Flute
Antonio Artese, piano
Mark Ferber, drums
Luca Alemanno, bass
Jazz Trio Italians
Antonio Artese Trio