Concerts

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