Maestro Nicola Piovani offered a performance of utmost artistic value, conveying emotions to an audience of more than 400 people, including numerous major players from the Canadian political and economic scene, who returned the favour by expressing their appreciation in a loud applause and standing ovation.
The performance was followed by a gala event for the guests, at which Maestro Nicola Piovani and his musicians generously greeted and thanked their admirers with cordial participation.
Ahead of the second stop of the Canadian tour in the city of Toronto scheduled for Thursday, 20 June, the Italian Ambassador Claudio Taffuri manifested his satisfaction for the great success of the event, which “undoubtedly contributed to promoting the culture and music, but above all, the image of Italy, showcasing one of our greatest talents.”
he two events are part of the programme of the Week of Italian Cinema in Canada, running concomitantly to the Italian Contemporary Film Festival, which will screen the most recent Italian films.
Italian culture is part of a universal heritage which must be promoted in all its forms,” said the Italian Ambassador. He added: “Nicola Piovani knows how to combine theatre and poetry in his performances: a perfect synthesis to represent our tradition by provoking emotions but in an innovative way. Since the days of Leonardo, art has always been the leitmotif which makes of Italy the Country of beauty.”
