Telemann: un Concerto Narrante

What are a cartoonist, a flutist, and an actor doing together on the same stage? The challenge is to transform a solo flute concert into a story capable of moving and engaging both adults and children. It is a musical experience to be lived on multiple levels—musical, artistic, theatrical—where listening intertwines with narration and images.

The common thread is the wonderful Twelve Fantasias for Solo Flute by Telemann, but they are united by the story of his life: a journey through notes and words, brought to life by Motion Comics-style images projected on the screen. The cartoon style guides the audience through 18th century Germany, telling the story of a surprisingly human, ironic, and passionate Georg Philipp.

It's the story of anyone chasing a dream, with the courage to make it a reality. The show will take place in the Community Hall of the Waldensian Church, at Via Marianna Dionigi 59, in Rome, on May 4, 2025, at 7 PM. A small refreshment will follow. Free admission. Reservation required. A freewill offering is appreciated.

The artists:
Carlo Lupi, creator and main sponsor of this project, graduated from the Morlacchi Conservatory in Perugia in 1979 and further trained with Gustav Scheck, Marianne Eckstein, and Deborah Kruzanski. He describes himself as a "dilettante" in the most authentic and positive sense of the term: a musician who plays for passion, with the desire to share and keep classical music alive. Over the years, he has played as first and second flute with the Tivoli Philharmonic and the Santa Cecilia Flute Orchestra, exploring a repertoire ranging from Baroque to contemporary music. He performs classical music concerts in Italy and abroad. He is currently the flutist for the Sonaria Ensemble trio and president of the namesake association.

Daniele Di Lazzaro has extended his passion from the audience to the stage since 2011, becoming a SpectActor. Since 2012, he has collaborated with the Officina Teatro XI project of the cultural association Marte2010. He has attended theater and film acting workshops with various directors and is a regular participant in the workshop courses organized by the Teatro di Roma (Atelier dei 200 with Lavia, Longhi, Pirrotta, and Sepe - The Rape of Europe with Longhi - Hamlet Workshop with Corsetti - Images of the City ...), and has acted in more than 30 theatrical productions.

Riccardo Lupi, born in 1993, is a Roman illustrator and concept artist. Graduated from the European Institute of Design and the Idea Academy, both in Rome, as well as from the Brainstorm School in Los Angeles, he has been working as an artist in the world of animated cartoons since 2019. In his career, he has collaborated with studios and streaming platforms such as Disney Plus, Apple TV, Surfing Giant Studios, Lighthouse Studios, and Adult Swim.
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