Natale in Salotto nell'800 a Reggio Calabria

**Domenico Scarlatti Reggio Calabria Musical Association**
in collaboration with
**Francesca Mangiola**
**L’A Gourmet L’Accademia**

## PRESENTS

# Christmas in an 19th-Century Salon in Reggio Calabria

Guided tour, the performance **“The 19th-Century Neapolitan Musical Salon,”** and a **19th-Century Gala Dinner**

With the patronage of **Confcommercio Reggio Calabria**

**Monday, 21 December 2026**
L’A Gourmet L’Accademia, Largo Cristoforo Colombo 9
89125 Reggio Calabria

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## Guided Tour: “Reggio Calabria, an Open-Air Museum”

Curated by Francesca Mangiola

An introduction to the history of Reggio, a city repeatedly damaged by violent earthquakes and always rebuilt. The post-earthquake reconstruction phase led to the rediscovery of important traces of the past. These make it possible to retrace the city’s history from prehistoric times to the present day.

Consider, for example, the Hellenistic Tomb now located on the seafront, discovered during the construction of the MarRC. This will be followed by a walk along the seafront, where we will admire the numerous monuments distributed along the route, including:

- the monument to Corrado Alvaro by Alessandro Monteleone, a true “book” in travertine that tells the story of the resilience of the people of Reggio;
- the work by Edoardo Tresoldi;
- the sculptures by Rabarama.

We will also have the opportunity to admire Villa G. Zerbi, described by Italian and foreign travellers as one of the most beautiful monuments along the waterfront. We will pause in front of the Monument to the Fallen by F. Jerace, followed by a visit to Piazza Italia, with particular attention to its archaeological excavations and the buildings surrounding it. We will then continue along Corso Garibaldi before making our way to the performance venue.

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## MALIA: The 19th-Century Neapolitan Musical Salon

### Costumed Concert Performance

A delightful performance that will transport you to a 19th-century musical salon, with musicians dressed in period costumes.

The most beautiful salon songs by Francesco Paolo Tosti and celebrated Neapolitan art songs.

> “The charm of the 19th-century musical salons comes to life in a unique musical event… *Malia: The 19th-Century Neapolitan Musical Salon* promises to transport audiences to an age of elegance and refinement through a costumed concert performance conceived as a journey into the past—an immersive experience recreating the typical atmosphere of the bourgeois and aristocratic salons of 19th-century Naples.
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> It will be an entertaining and refined evening, featuring wonderful voices accompanied by violins and piano. Together, they will bring the salon to life with the most beautiful chamber songs by Tosti and the most famous Neapolitan art songs, interspersed with waltzes and readings. The performance will also include fascinating historical notes about the pieces and a magnificent production.”

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## Gala Dinner
### L’A Gourmet L’Accademia, by Chef Filippo Cogliandro

Calabrian flavours and inspirations from 19th-century cuisine

**Welcome aperitif**

**Tasting of a 19th-century cocktail**

**Swordfish “alla ghiotta,” Calabrian style**
Tomato, capers and olives

**Sibari rice creamed with cabbage**
and Motta San Giovanni saffron

**Rolled sea bass**
with peppers and wild fennel

**Honey-glazed beetroot**
with Calabrian citrus sauce

**Reggio Calabria bergamot sorbet**

**Crispy cocoa biscuit**
with berry sauce

**Aghiossi ’25 Bivongi D.O.C.** – Cantine Enopolis

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## DRESS CODE

Late-19th-century accessories or clothing, optional.

## Choose your option:

### Complete Tour Package: Guided Tour, Performance and Gala Dinner

**Price per person: €70**
(Guided tour begins at 6:00 p.m. – Performance at 7:30 p.m. – Gala dinner at 8:30 p.m.)

*Details regarding the meeting point for the guided tour will be sent to participants before the event.*

### Performance and Gala Dinner Only

**Price per person: €65**
(Performance begins at 7:30 p.m. – Gala dinner at 8:30 p.m.)

Payments via **PayPal** to: **info@amrds.it**
Or by bank transfer (details provided privately).

For information:
**info@amrds.it**
**+39 333 521 9956**
Web: www.amrds.it