Focus John Heineman

Central Institute for Sound and Audiovisual Heritage
Via M. Caetani 8, Rome

9:15 AM – Study Meeting

The study meeting aims to explore the cultural, artistic, and musical relationships between Rome and the United States in the second half of the 20th century, with a specific focus on the 1960s and 1970s. Special attention is given to the figure of composer and performer John Heineman (1939), offering a reflection on his artistic production and illustrating the cultural context in which it developed. Heineman has recently donated his documentary collection to the Isabella Scelsi Foundation Archive. The presentations will showcase the results of the initial research projects on preparatory sketches, audiovisual material, and concept art, arising from the reorganization and cataloging of the collection.

Speakers include Antonello de Berardinis, Maurizio Farina, Giovanni Guaccero, John Heineman, Irmela Heimbächer, Christophe Levaux, Luciano Martinis, Giorgio Nottoli, Gianni Trovalusci.

Isabella Scelsi Foundation
Via di San Teodoro 8, Rome

4:30 PM – Screening
*Three Portraits 1978* (12’40), *Those Fifty Years* (7’55), *Dance 1958* (4’57) by John Heineman

6:30 PM – Exhibition Path curated by Irmela Heimbächer
A documentary exhibition to present the collection that John Heineman has recently donated to the Isabella Scelsi Foundation.

8:30 PM – Performance and Musical Evening
Performers: Gianni Trovalusci on flute, John Heineman on alto saxophone, Marcello Duranti on baritone saxophone, Giuseppe Silvi on live electronics

PROGRAM

With the support of
The Ministry of Culture, Directorate General for Education, Research, and Cultural Institutes

In collaboration with
Central Institute for Sound and Audiovisual Heritage
Controchiave Association

Isabella Scelsi Foundation - CF 07807410589 - Via di San Teodoro 8 - 00186 Rome
Tel. +39.06.69920344 / - www.scelsi.it