Oratorio Del Gonfalone: Sound Dialogues: The Oboe and the Piano between Classicism and Modernity

About the Event

In the heart of Rome, at the historic Oratorio del Gonfalone, music enthusiasts are invited to an evening of enchanting performances entitled 'Oratorio Del Gonfalone: Dialoghi Sonori: L’Oboe e il Pianoforte tra Classicismo e Modernità'. This concert, set in the exquisite 16th‐century venue, promises to be a delightful journey through the evolution of classical music, spotlighting the oboe and piano. Attendees will marvel at the rich tonal beauty as the program unfolds with masterpieces such as the 'Sonata in A minor for oboe and basso continuo' by Georg Philipp Telemann, a piece that epitomizes baroque elegance. Dive into the transformative brilliance of Benjamin Britten's 'Six Metamorphoses after Ovid, Op. 49,' a reflection on ancient myths through modern sound. As the evening progresses, the charm of Francis Poulenc's 'Sonata for oboe and piano FP 185' will demonstrate the delightful blend of whimsy and tradition. The program concludes with Johann Wenzel Kalliwoda's 'Morceau de Salon Op.228,' a fitting testament to Romantic expression. 'Oratorio Del Gonfalone: Dialoghi Sonori: L’Oboe e il Pianoforte tra Classicismo e Modernità' is a celebration of musical dialogue and the timeless allure of classical instrumentation.