Violin Love in Padua
Padua, Palazzo Liviano — Sala dei Giganti
About the Event
Immerse yourself in an atmosphere of pure poetry, wrapped in the warmth of the most passionate melodies ever written.
These masterpieces of romantic music, performed by a string ensemble and piano featuring the masterful first violin Elvin Dhimitri, will transport you on a timeless journey through the essence of emotions. The program celebrates every nuance of feeling: from the celestial lyricism of 'The Mission' to the poignant nostalgia of 'Cinema Paradiso' by Morricone, through the electrifying energy of Piazzolla’s 'Libertango' and the immortal elegance of Bach and Beethoven.
This extraordinary event takes place in one of the most prestigious locations of Padua: the Sala dei Giganti of Palazzo Liviano. Experience an unforgettable evening where the violin strings touch the very depths of the soul: a perfect union of music, art, and timeless beauty.
PROGRAM
First half
GEORGES BIZET Habanera
JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH Air from Suite No. 3
ARCANGELO CORELLI Giga
ANTONIO VIVALDI Largo from Winter
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN Romance
EDWARD ELGAR Salut d'Amour
JULES MASSENET Thais
FRITZ KREISLER Liebesleid
GIUSEPPE VERDI Prelude to Act III from La Traviata
JOHANNES BRAHMS Hungarian Dance No. 5
Second half
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH Waltz No. 2
JOHN WILLIAMS Schindler's List
GEORGE GERSHWIN Summer Time
SCOTT JOPLIN Entertainer
ENNIO MORRICONE Mission
ENNIO MORRICONE Cinema Paradiso
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Libertango
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Oblivion
ASTOR PIAZZOLLA Ave Maria
VITTORIO MONTI Csárdás
Original arrangements by Elvin Dhimitri
SALA DEI GIAGANTI – PALAZZO LIVIANO
The Sala dei Giganti is a imposing historic hall located inside Palazzo Liviano in the center of Padua. Originally part of the Carraresi Palace in the 14th century, it was known as the 'Hall of Heroes' and served as one of the main ceremonial rooms of the lords of Padua. The hall gets its current name from the colossal frescoed figures that adorn its wall. In the 16th century, under the commission by the Venetian captain Girolamo Corner, a fresco cycle was created depicting 44 figures of kings, emperors, and figures of the Republican age, presented as examples of military valor, good governance, justice, and peace. On the short walls are depicted six famous men connected to the Paduan environment, to confirm the importance of the city with its university as the supreme cultural center of the Veneto region.
Today the Sala dei Giganti is an integral part of the cultural life of the University of Padua. It hosts concerts, conferences, and cultural events, and is open to the public for guided tours by reservation.
Cast / Production
FIRST VIOLIN: Elvin Dhimitri
String quartet and piano
Address
Palazzo Liviano, Piazza Capitaniato, 5, Padua, Italy — Google Maps
