As part of the “Musica Per-Formare” project organized by the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila, promoted in conjunction with L’Aquila’s designation as the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture, a high-profile event dedicated tothe evolution of opera direction will be held. The event’s featured speaker is Cesare Scarton, a director, professor, and vocal expert, who will analyze how opera direction has evolved since the 1950s.
Through an analysis of various productions of Giuseppe Verdi’s *La traviata* —from the most traditional to the most experimental—Scarton will illustrate how opera serves as a mirror of society and a witness to the changes of our time.
The event, in keeping with the spirit of “L’Aquila: City of the Multiverse,” bridges the gap between theoretical reflection and new creativity: during the event, the world premiere of “To Descent” for violin, cello, and piano—a new composition by the young talent Gabriele Pingue—will be performed by the METIS Trio. This moment of dialogue between established artists and the next generation reinforces L’Aquila’s role as a laboratory open to the arts.

FREE ADMISSION
The event is being streamed live on the Società Aquilana dei Concerti’s Facebook page.