(January 12, 2017) From Ludwig van Beethoven to Nino Rota through César Franck. The masterpieces of chamber music of the greatest composers protagonists at the Italian Institute of Culture in Tokyo thanks to two young talents from Friuli: Laura Bortolotto on violin and Matteo Andri on piano. The duo – musicians who feature appreciated solo and chamber music skills, having performed in many prestigious festivals – will perform at the IIC on Tuesday, January 31 (18:30 to 20:30). The concert, organized by the Italian Institute of Culture in Tokyo in collaboration with CIDIM and Fondazione CRUP (Cassa Risparmio di Udine), is an event not to be missed for lovers of classical music. Winners of major competitions, protagonists of prestigious concerts in Italy and abroad, appreciated by critics and audiences, Bortolotto and Andri will offer a music program that will start from the “Allegro” by Beethoven. Then the public will go to the “discovery” of Nino Rota, best known for the music of Fellini’s film. This time the duo will propose his Sonata in G for violin and piano: a carefree youthful composition of all-Italian lyricism. Finally, the Belgian César Franck’s Sonata: a typical “cyclical sonata.” The opening theme, in fact, returns, duly changed in all subsequent movements, ensuring a perfect unity to the entire composition. (PO / red)
