Chopin and Italian Friends at Waldensian Church

The piano concerts are dedicated to the outstanding and most popular Polish composer - Fryderyk Chopin. His works resound in concert halls all over the world. During the solo concert, the pianist will present his most famous compositions, such as: Impromtu Fantaisie, Preludes and Scherzo No. 2. Chopin visited Italy only once during his life - Genoa - but while living in Warsaw, he encountered the music and culture of the Apennine Peninsula because of the Italians living in Warsaw who were around him.

Alongside works by Fryderyk Chopin, we will hear truly Italian compositions in unique arrangements for solo piano by composers such as G. Verdi, P. Mascagni and G. Puccini. What also makes the concerts unique are the exceptional venue, architectural gem with superb acoustics - the Waldensian Church in Rome.

A unique opportunity to enjoy a piano concert in a church.

Program and cast

Duration: approximately 55 minutes.

G. Verdi Preludio da Traviata
F. Chopin Etude op. 25 n. 1
F. Chopin Fantaisie Impromptu op. 66
P. Mascagni Intermezzo da Cavalleria
G. Puccini Intermezzo da Manon Lescaut
F. Chopin Prelude op. 28 n.4
G. Ponte Tarantella

F. Chopin Ballade op. 23
G. Puccini Foglio d’album
C. Debussy Clair de lune
G. Gershwin Rhapsody in blue
F. Chopin Scherzo n. 2 op. 31