Lezioni di musica: the piano, the 20th century at Sala Casella, November 15, 2026

On Sunday, November 15, 2026 Sala Casella of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, at Via Flaminia 118, hosts the third meeting of Lezioni di musica devoted to the piano, focused on the 20th century: Alessandro Stella plays, Giovanni Bietti leads. On the program are pieces by Debussy, Janáček, Schoenberg, Bartók, de Falla and Gershwin. The series is produced by the Accademia with Rai Radio3. The Filarmonica's website doesn't give the price, and the ticket is bought with the «Acquista biglietti» button on the event page.

Updated October 16, 2026.

The official description

LEZIONI DI MUSICA: THE PIANO, THE 20TH CENTURY
Sala Casella
Sunday, November 15, 2026, time: 17:30
Alessandro Stella, piano
Giovanni Bietti, host
Music by Debussy, Janáček, Schoenberg, Bartók, de Falla and Gershwin

Claude Debussy, from Préludes, Livre I: no. 2, 12
Leoš Janáček Piano Sonata “1.X.1905 (Z ulice)” (From the Street)
Arnold Schoenberg, 6 kleine Klavierstücke op. 19
Béla Bartók, Szabadban (Out of Doors), BB 89, SZ 81
Manuel de Falla Danza ritual del fuego
George Gershwin Three Preludes

This year too the collaboration between the Accademia and Rai-RadioTre continues for the Lezioni di Musica series, live, in Sala Casella. Hosted by Giovanni Bietti, the Lezioni are aimed at the widest and most varied audience, the curious, enthusiasts, even professionals, feature performers of the highest level and alternate explanation with the performance of musical pieces.
This year the series is made up of four meetings exploring the history and repertoire of one of the best-loved and most 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 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 website of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana, source

Where it takes place: Sala Casella, Accademia Filarmonica Romana

The Filarmonica is based in the Casina Vagnuzzi, a building five minutes from Piazza del Popolo that, according to the official website, has housed the institution's offices and library for more than half a century. The core dates from the 16th century and belonged to the estates of Pope Julius III outside Porta del Popolo.

Its current neoclassical look is due to Giuseppe Valadier and then Luigi Canina, and FAI has included the casina among its «luoghi del cuore». For the surroundings you can check the pages on Piazza del Popolo and on the concert of the Duo Gullino Troncarelli, also in Sala Casella.

Practical information

• Date: Sunday, November 15, 2026.
• Performers: Alessandro Stella, piano, Giovanni Bietti, host.
• Program: Debussy, two Préludes from the first book, Janáček, Sonata «1.X.1905 (Z ulice)», Schoenberg, 6 kleine Klavierstücke op. 19, Bartók, Szabadban, de Falla, Danza ritual del fuego, Gershwin, Three Preludes.
• Venue: Sala Casella, Via Flaminia 118, 00196 Rome.
• Tickets: price not published on the website, online purchase with the button on the event page.
• Information: +39 342 955 0100, Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 18:00, office info@filarmonicaromana.org.
• Getting there: check the ATAC journey planner.

Frequently asked questions about Lezioni di musica: the piano, the 20th century

Who plays and who hosts?

Alessandro Stella at the piano, Giovanni Bietti as host.

Which composers will you hear?

Debussy, Janáček, Schoenberg, Bartók, de Falla and Gershwin.

Where does this meeting fit in the series?

It's the third of four events on the history of the piano, and the last, on November 29, is devoted to the 21st century.

Who are the Lezioni for?

According to the Accademia, a wide audience: the curious, enthusiasts and professionals too.

How much does it cost?

The price isn't given on the Accademia's page and is shown at the time of purchase.

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