Bagatti Valsecchi Museum Launches Year-Long Women-Focused Performance Program
The Museo Bagatti Valsecchi in Milan, established by barons Fausto and Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi in the late 19th century, is set to unveil 'Stasera al Museo' (Tonight at the Museum), a series of 19 theatrical and musical performances honoring women, scheduled from March 11 to December 2022. Antonio D'Amico is curating the events, which will kick off with 'Storie di donne amate' on March 11. Notable performances include the Orchestra internazionale LaFil on April 13 and May 18, a concert by Luca Franzetti on April 20, and Cinzia Spanò on May 11, culminating with a show on Artemisia Gentileschi on May 25. The exhibition will continue in the fall with 'La seduzione del bello,' backed by Regione Lombardia and the Municipality of Milan.
Key facts
- Museo Bagatti Valsecchi in Milan launches 19 theatrical and musical events dedicated to women.
- Program titled 'Stasera al Museo' runs from March 11 to December 2022.
- Curated by new Conservator Antonio D'Amico.
- Opening night on March 11 features Serate musicali and Conservatorio di Milano with works by Bellini, Boito, Ponchielli, Rossini, Viardot.
- Orchestra internazionale LaFil Filarmonica di Milano performs Fanny and Felix Mendelssohn on April 13 and May 18.
- Luca Franzetti performs Johann Sebastian Bach on April 20.
- Cinzia Spanò portrays Palma Bucarelli on May 11 in collaboration with Teatro Elfo Puccini.
- Artemisia Gentileschi show on May 25 with Beatrice Baldaccini and Matteo Minetti by Compagnia dell'Ozio.
- Autumn exhibition 'La seduzione del bello' features 17th- and 18th-century masterpieces from a private Lombard collection.
- Supported by Regione Lombardia and Municipality of Milan.
Entities
Artists
- Fausto Bagatti Valsecchi
- Giuseppe Bagatti Valsecchi
- Antonio D'Amico
- Camilla Bagatti Valsecchi
- Tommaso Sacchi
- Vincenzo Bellini
- Arrigo Boito
- Amilcare Ponchielli
- Gioachino Rossini
- Pauline Viardot
- Fanny Mendelssohn
- Felix Mendelssohn
- Johann Sebastian Bach
- Luca Franzetti
- Cinzia Spanò
- Palma Bucarelli
- Artemisia Gentileschi
- Beatrice Baldaccini
- Matteo Minetti
Institutions
- Museo Bagatti Valsecchi
- Serate musicali
- Conservatorio di Milano
- Orchestra internazionale LaFil Filarmonica di Milano
- Accademia musicale OttavaNota
- Teatro Elfo Puccini
- Compagnia dell'Ozio
- Regione Lombardia
- Comune di Milano
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy