Monumenti Sonori: Roma's ancient sites get hidden sound installations
Rome launches Monumenti Sonori, a project integrating hidden audio sources into six monumental areas to create immersive soundscapes. The first location, Portico d'Ottavia, features music by Puccini, Respighi, and the Morricones, curated by Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia. Hidden speakers and an 'olofono' sound projector by Centro Ricerche Musicali (CRM) direct audio to create a circumscribed listening area. The project, free and open daily 11-13 and 16-18, will expand to other sites by November 2025. It also includes four cinematic itineraries curated by Fondazione Cinema per Roma, accessible via the Rome City of Film app. Miguel Gotor, Rome's culture councillor, described it as a synesthetic discovery of monuments. Michele dall'Ongaro of Santa Cecilia emphasized the role of space in music. The initiative is part of Azione 4 and aims to enhance cultural tourism.
Key facts
- Monumenti Sonori is a project using hidden audio sources in six Roman monumental areas.
- First location: Portico d'Ottavia, with music by Puccini, Respighi, Andrea Morricone, Ennio Morricone.
- Curated by Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia.
- Sound design by Centro Ricerche Musicali (CRM) using an 'olofono' projector.
- Free and open daily 11-13 and 16-18.
- Project runs until November 2025.
- Includes four cinematic itineraries by Fondazione Cinema per Roma via Rome City of Film app.
- Miguel Gotor is Rome's culture councillor; Michele dall'Ongaro is president of Santa Cecilia.
Entities
Artists
- Giacomo Puccini
- Ottorino Respighi
- Andrea Morricone
- Ennio Morricone
Institutions
- Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
- Centro Ricerche Musicali (CRM)
- Fondazione Cinema per Roma
- Assessorato alla Cultura di Roma Capitale
Locations
- Rome
- Portico d'Ottavia
- Flaminio
- Magliana