Lezioni di Musica: the 2000s at Sala Casella, 11/29

Lezioni di Musica: The Piano in the 2000s at Sala Casella, November 29, 2026

In short. The Lezioni di Musica series on the history of the piano ends on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at Sala Casella of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Via Flaminia 118, with the session devoted to the 2000s: Erik Bertsch on piano, Giovanni…

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The Lezioni di Musica series on the history of the piano ends on Sunday, November 29, 2026 at Sala Casella of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Via Flaminia 118, with the session devoted to the 2000s: Erik Bertsch on piano, Giovanni Bietti as host, music by Kaija Saariaho, George Benjamin and György Kurtág. The series is a collaboration between the Accademia and Rai Radio3. The price isn't shown on the website. Tickets can be bought online from the event page.

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Updated October 16, 2026.

The official presentation

LEZIONI DI MUSICA: THE PIANO, THE 2000s
Sala Casella
Sunday, November 29, 2026 at 17:30
Erik Bertsch, piano
Giovanni Bietti, host
Music by Saariaho, Benjamin and Kurtág
Kaija Saariaho Ballade
George Benjamin Shadowlines, Six canonic preludes for piano
György Kurtág Selection from Játékok (vols. VII, IX and X)
Once again this year the collaboration between the Accademia and Rai-RadioTre for the Lezioni di Musica series, live at Sala Casella, is renewed. Hosted by Giovanni Bietti, the Lessons are aimed at the widest and most varied audience, curious listeners, enthusiasts, even professionals, feature performers of the highest level and alternate explanation with the performance of pieces of music.
This year the series is made up of four sessions exploring the history and repertoire of one of the most loved and widespread musical instruments, the piano. Four prestigious performers will let us hear significant pieces of the piano repertoire, starting from the 18th century and coming right up to our own day: from Mozart and Beethoven to Kurtág and Benjamin, by way of Schumann, Chopin, Debussy and many other composers.
Special Lezione di Musica produced by the Accademia Filarmonica Romana with media partner Rai Radio 3
Text from the official Accademia Filarmonica Romana website, source

Where it takes place: Sala Casella, Accademia Filarmonica Romana

Founded in 1821 by a group of amateur musicians led by the Marquis Raffaele Muti Papazzurri, the Accademia Filarmonica Romana traces on its website a history of dissolutions and refoundings, up to its transformation into a concert society in 1920. Among the 20th-century artistic directors, the website recalls Alfredo Casella and Goffredo Petrassi.

Its home is the Casina Vagnuzzi, overlooking the gardens where the Accademia holds its summer season. The building passed from Stanislao Poniatowski to Luigi Vagnuzzi, from whom it takes its name. Nearby is Villa Giulia, while the neighborhood is described in the guide Flaminio, what to see.

Practical information

Date: Sunday, November 29, 2026.
Performers: Erik Bertsch, piano. Giovanni Bietti, host.
Program: Saariaho, Ballade. Benjamin, Shadowlines, Six canonic preludes for piano. Kurtág, selection from Játékok (volumes VII, IX and X).
Venue: Sala Casella, Accademia Filarmonica Romana, Via Flaminia 118, 00196 Rome.
Tickets: online from the event page. Price not given by the Accademia.
Contacts: headquarters and offices +39 06 3201752, Monday to Friday 10:00-14:00 and 15:00-18:00, info@filarmonicaromana.org.
Getting there: check the ATAC journey planner.