This is Italy...

Mendelssohn’s “Italian” symphony, composed during his tour of Italy, not only reflects the colours and temperament of the country and its people, but also incorporates the characteristic dance rhythms of the saltarello and tarantella. This splendid symphony will be preceded by the majestic Overture to Tancredi by Rossini and Beethoven’s masterful Violin concerto, whose revival in 1844 was conducted by Mendelssohn himself and interpreted by the then 12-year-old violinist Joseph Joachim.

Pre – concert talk with short presentation of the works, by clarinetist and musicologist Angelos Angelides.

G. ROSSINI: Overtureto the opera Tancredi
L. v. BEETHOVEN: Violin concerto in D major, op. 61
F. MENDELSSOHN: Symphony no. 4 in A major, op. 90 (“Italian”)

Soloist: Sorin Alexandru Horlea (violin)
Conductor: Sesto Quatrini

Concerts organized in collaboration with the Embassy of Italy in Cyprus, in the framework of the initiatives for the Italian Presidency of the Council of the European Union.

Supporters: Limassol Municipality, Rialto Theatre, Paphos Municipality

In collaboration with the Οrganization "European Capital of Culture – Pafos 2017".

Tickets: €12 and €7 (18-26 years old and pensioners), free entrance for children under 18 years old

Information: 22 463144, www.cyso.org.cy.