Violin & Viola in Borromini’s Sacristy – Exclusive Event | Rome

Experience live music in Borromini’s Sacristy, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture usually not accessible to the public.
Vivi la musica dal vivo nella Sagrestia del Borromini, capolavoro dell’architettura barocca solitamente non accessibile al pubblico.

The event is part of the , dedicated to the Italian musical tradition.
L’evento fa parte del , dedicato alla tradizione musicale italiana.

The program explores the intimate dialogue between violin and viola, highlighting the warm and expressive qualities of this rare chamber combination.
Il programma esplora il dialogo tra violino e viola, mettendo in luce le qualità espressive e il timbro caldo di questa formazione cameristica rara.

Through a selection of works from the Italian repertoire, the concert presents a refined and nuanced musical journey, combining lyricism, balance and subtle virtuosity.
Attraverso una selezione di brani del repertorio italiano, il concerto propone un percorso musicale raffinato, tra lirismo, equilibrio e virtuosismo sottile.

The concert starts at 5:45 PM and lasts approximately one hour.
Il concerto inizia alle ore 17:45 e ha una durata di circa un’ora.

Seating is limited and early booking is recommended.
Posti limitati – si consiglia la prenotazione anticipata.

PERFORMERS / INTERPRETI

Flavia Di Tomasso is an Italian violinist active in chamber music, with a focus on the Italian instrumental tradition.
Flavia Di Tomasso è violinista italiana attiva nella musica da camera, con particolare attenzione alla tradizione strumentale italiana.

Cecilia Iacomini is a violist engaged in chamber music, with particular attention to the expressive role of the viola within ensemble textures.
Cecilia Iacomini è violista attiva nella musica da camera.

The program focuses on Italian chamber music for violin and viola, combining expressive depth, balance of voices and refined musical dialogue.
Il programma si concentra sulla musica da camera italiana per violino e viola, unendo profondità espressiva, equilibrio delle voci e dialogo musicale raffinato.

PROGRAMMA
- Antonio Vivaldi (1678/1741): Sonata in Fa Maggiore RV 68 (Adagio, Andante, Allegro moderato)
- Arcangelo Corelli (1653/1713): "Follia" dalla Sonata op.5 n. 12
- Luigi Boccherini (1743/1805): Duo in sol maggiore op. 5 n. 3 (Andante, Allegro assai, Minuetto_Cantabile)
- Wolfang Amadeus Mozart (1756/1791): Duo in Sol maggiore KV 423 (Allegro/Andante/Rondeau)

Info: String Dialogues between Baroque and Classicism. The concert offered a refined journey through the evolution of the string duo, highlighting the contrast between the formal rigor of eighteenth-century Italy and the radiant Mozartian style. Vivaldi and Corelli: an opening dedicated to the Baroque period that shone with technical precision. The tight dynamics and concise counterpoints enhance the brilliance of the violin, supported by a rigorous viola in the basso continuo. The true beating heart of the concert is the Boccherini duo. The galant writing allows the soloists to display a virtuosity that is never an end in itself, rich in dynamic nuances and typically Mediterranean colors. The finale with Mozart demonstrates a perfect symbiosis of timbres. The viola, no longer a mere accompaniment, dialogued equally with the violin, unleashing the cantability and formal balance that make his duets absolute masterpieces. The understanding between violinist Flavia Di Tomasso and violist Cecili

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