Romantic Night 2024

A very rich program.

The rhythm of passions, the rhythm of emotions.

This is the common thread of Notte Romantica 2024, an important event that takes place simultaneously throughout Italy and has its own distinct identity in Friuli Venezia Giulia.

The thirteen "Borghi più belli d’Italia" present a unified program that unfolds in thirteen interpretations of the idea of passion and emotion, thirteen different variations on the theme. A widespread event that also tells the peculiarities of these Borghi - by their nature, intrinsically “human to human” - capable of offering those unique nuances to the needs and special feelings for each individual.

An unmissable widespread weekend with fun, moving, dynamic, passionate, musical, theatrical, choreographic, romantic events: a program to be together and together discover the places, people, flavors, and traditions of truly unique “ecosystems” to also witness through the photographic contest "Borghi Click".

Here are the main initiatives of Notte Romantica which will be accompanied by other collateral activities that we invite you to discover: preview in Palmanova with a tribute to the romantic poetry of tragic and lost existences of Janis Joplin, Jimy Hendrix, and Jim Morrison for the Music Festival; the surprising and entertaining contemporary circus theater show “Sconcerto d’amore” in Cordovado; the soothing harmony of strings to reinterpret classical, pop, rock pieces in “Vivaldi on the rock” in Gradisca; the alluring energy and dynamism of the dance of Kataklò Athletic Dance in Sesto al Reghena; a site-specific visual-concert in Strassoldo; the dreamlike and somewhat irreverent liveliness of Balkan music by Radio Zastava in Polcenigo; the comedic musical involvement of the eclectic Banda Osiris in Valvasone; the dinner under the stars between the liveliness of samba and the saudade of Bossanova in Poffabro; the passion in the different musical nuances of tango with the talented N.E.J. Quartet in Clauiano; the overwhelming energy of Funkasin Street Band in Sappada; a concert/performance for theremin and cello in Toppo; and, in closing, in Fagagna, at dawn a concert on the extraordinary notes of Nino Rota and, in the evening, the ancient flavor of popular traditions with the initiative dedicated to the Notte di San Giovanni.

We look forward to seeing you!

FRIDAY, JUNE 21

Sala Polveriera di Contrada Garzoni at 8:45 PM

JJJ Tribute to Janis Joplin, Jimy Hendrix, and Jim Morrison

Concert with:

Simone Bertogna, vocals
Serena Rizzetto, vocals
Stefano Silenzi, guitar
Max Pasut, bass
Nicolas Morassutto, drums

Palmanova opens the long Romantic Night weekend with a preview, a concert dedicated to legendary figures of music, to a tragic and romantic poetry of existences, to a musical history of friendship and passion. A rock concert that fits well into the Festa della Musica, which every year sees Palmanova as the hub of notes and sounds.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Chiesetta di S. Marco at 18:00

THE SOUND OF EMOTIONS

with New Ethno Jazz Quartet

Lorenzo Marcolina, clarinet
Nicola Milan, accordion
Roberto Colussi, guitar
Alessandro Turchet, double bass

The N.E.J. Quartet – a group of four talented and important musicians from Friuli – offers a fascinating and innovative concert, with a repertoire that combines improvisation with ethnic and popular themes from around the world, incursions into the music of great composers like Astor Piazzolla, Richard Galliano, and original themes composed by the quartet.

A continuous dialogue between notes, technical skill, and emotions for an original and unique concert

from 19:30

APERITIF

In case of bad weather, the concert will be held in the Church of San Giorgio in Clauiano

SATURDAY, JUNE 22 Via Castello at 21:30

SCONCERTO D’AMORE Compagnia Nando e Maila

by and with Ferdinando D’Andria and Maila Sparapani

artistic collaboration Marta Dalla Via and Carlo Boso

An innovative concert-show, which brings to the stage a troubled, amusing love story, in which one can recognize oneself at least a little. A show of contemporary circus, comic and imaginative, with aerial acrobatics, musical juggling, and sound feats. An Italian-style concert-comedy, where it transitions from rock to classical music, in a crescendo of emotions up to a poetic “Happy ending” on the trapeze.

In case of bad weather, the show will not be rescheduled 

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Corte Marco d’Aviano at 21:30

VIVALDI ON THE ROCK

With Archimia String Quartet:

Serafino Tedesi, violin
Paolo Costanzo, violin
Matteo Del Soldà, viola
Andrea Anzalone, cello

A musical journey of almost three centuries that combines classical discipline with the flair of pop, rock, jazz, and funky music. Four musicians who boast collaborations with important classical orchestras and opera companies and, at the same time, with famous artists such as Elton John, Al Di Meola, Dalla, Bocelli, Morandi, Pausini, Elisa, Rava, Intra, and many others. A concert that starts from Bach and Vivaldi and reaches Pink Floyd, Eurythmics, Guns N’ Roses, Michael Jackson.

In case of bad weather, the concert will be held in Sala Bergamas.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Piazza XX Settembre at 8:00 PM

DINNER UNDER THE STARS organized by the Proloco

Reservation required (availability until seats are exhausted), tel. 0427 78061 (Comune di Frisanco) no later than Wednesday, June 19 with the following hours: Monday to Friday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM, Monday and Tuesday from 2:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

EXÙ TRIO IN CONCERT

With Letizia Felluga, voice
Alessandro Scolz, keyboard
Jacopo Zanette, drums

From romantic Brazilian tunes to the liveliness of samba; from the saudade of bossanova to the most famous international songs: a mix of melodies and rhythms for a musical project that will accompany the listener on a romantic sound journey.

In case of bad weather, the dinner will be canceled and the concert will be held in the Church of San Niccolò.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Piazza Plebiscito

7:30 PM APERITIF IN THE SQUARE

Set up by Julia Artico, land art artist

10:00 PM RADIO ZASTAVA IN CONCERT

Gabriele Cancelli, trumpet
Nico Rinaldi, alto sax
Walter Grison, alto and tenor sax
David Cej, accordion, electronics
Stefano Bragagnolo, percussion
Predrag Pijunovic, tapan
Walter wattabass Sguazzin, bass

Radio Zastava is a unique collective in the varied scene of European bands with an ethno-Balkan background. They are distinguished by their passion, especially for the rhythms, harmonies, and melodies of Eastern Europe, which has led them to perform throughout Europe and in 2014 on tour with Emir Kusturica and Goran Bregovic´.

A passion that will make Polcenigo romantic under the stars fun, dreamlike, and a bit irreverent.

In case of bad weather, the concert will be held in the Teatro Comune di Polcenigo

The event will continue on Sunday, June 23 with guided tours and explorations (info: polcenigo.org)

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Piazzetta Burovich at 8:00 PM

DINNER UNDER THE STARS ORGANIZED BY LOCAL RESTAURATEURS

Reservations infopoint.sesto@gmail.com

Piazza Castello at 10:00 PM

BACK TO DANCE Katklò athletic dance theatre

Concept and artistic direction: Giulia Staccioli

with Samuel Puggioni Matteo Battista, Giulio Crocetta, Carolina Cruciani, Eleonora Guerrieri, Sara Palumbo

Kataklò is a company that stands out for its energetic and expressive work where the disciplines of contemporary dance, acrobatics, aerial, and physical theater intertwine to build with the body an eclectic and transversal language capable of overcoming linguistic, social, and generational barriers.

Playing with the irony, energy, and intensity typical of the Kataklò style, Back to Dance gives voice to the essential needs and desires of man: freedom, sociality, happiness.

An evening for everyone, full of rhythm and passion. FREE ENTRY

In case of bad weather, the show will be postponed to a date to be determined

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Piazza Palù at 18:00

FUNKASIN STREET BAND IN CONCERT

It is truly impossible not to be infected by the energy of the Funkasin's music. A dozen musicians from various musical backgrounds and passions offer a concert with songs from the most diverse genres revisited in a "Funkasin" style: from the sound of great pieces of the past to current hits; from the rock of Black Sabbath to the disco of Donna Summer; from the jazz of Herbie Hancock to the Funk of Calibro 35 to the electronic soul of Depeche Mode and much more.

In case of bad weather, the concert will be moved to the Auditorium.

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Villa Vitas

7:00 PM

APERITIF WITH TASTINGS

9:00 PM

ROMANTIC NIGHT BETWEEN SOUNDS AND IMAGES

Visual concert of the Municipal Band "G. Rossini" of Castions di Strada directed by Fulvio Dose; visual creations by 4DODO

A romantic evening with special effects, a visual concert that spans different musical repertoires, from the lyrical night opera (pieces from Traviata and Rigoletto), to folk music, to musicals. A site-specific production that combines the work of a young and dynamic musical formation and the creativity of a team of developers of multimedia experiences for international level shows.

In case of bad weather, the show will take place in the primary schools' gymnasium of Strassoldo.

It is also noted that on Friday, June 21, the Castello di Sopra and the Castello di Sotto will be open for guided tours (starting at 9:00 PM and 9:45 PM, paid visits)

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Piazza Castello at 21:30

BANDA OSIRIS in LE DOLENTI NOTE

Theatrical-musical show by and with Sandro Berti, mandolin, guitar, violin, trombone Gianluigi Carlone, voice, sax, flute Roberto Carlone, trombone, bass, keyboards Giancarlo Macrì, percussion, drums, bass tuba

After delving irreverently into the complex universe of the seven notes, breaking down rigid academicism and the barriers of musical genres, intertwining, cutting, and sewing classical and light music, jazz and rock, Banda Osiris focuses in this show on the very craft of the musician. With the mimetic, instrumental, and vocal skill that distinguishes them, Banda Osiris offers a theatrical-musical journey to the borders of reality and comedy, a new hilarious show that crosses composed and decomposed music, chamber and balcony music, Beatles and Vasco Rossi.

FREE ENTRY

In case of bad weather, the event will not be rescheduled.

...and from 18:00 in the village, it will be possible to enjoy a romantic aperitif or stop for an apericena or romantic dinner before the concert.

Some tasty proposals

For an aperitif

Bar Al posto giusto, piazza Libertà, 3

Bar Ai Portici, via San Pietro, 2

Apericena or dinner

Alla Torre Ristorantino enoteca, piazza Castello tel. 328 7771950

Osteria contemporanea Al Cantinone, via San Pietro 6 tel. 0434 89156

Wolf, wine and food, largo Isonzo, 1 - tel. 333 181755 

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Via della Fornace

6:00 PM

STORIES OF WOMEN - Paola Gottardo

Interview with Michela Mazzero and Radha Quas

7:00 PM

INVISIBLE BLUES

With Leo Virgili and Riccardo Pes

100 years after its invention, the Theremin is still the only instrument played without any physical contact with the performer.

In this concert/performance, multi-instrumentalist Leo Virgili and cellist Riccardo Pes create an instrumental repertoire capable of highlighting the nuances and versatility of the "invisible" instrument.

A suite where the two musicians and authors alternate their original compositions with the scores of Morricone, Bach, and Zimmer, creating a refined blend of classical, folk, and contemporary.

Filed recordings, natural sounds, and cinematic dialogues reproduced from ancient tapes overlap with the melodies expertly presented by the two soloists in an original blend of analog and digital. In case of bad weather, the event will be postponed to a date to be determined.

8:00 PM Aperitif Under the Stars by Bacco & Demetra conoscere DiVino

SATURDAY, JUNE 22

Piazza Municipio at 19:00

LA MORTEANE (PART DAL FANTAT)

from a lost text by Pier Paolo Pasolini

Associazione Culturale Arearea ETS

“I wrote a one-act play, ‘La Morteana’ (the title is derived from a verse by Colloredo)”

Pasolini is twenty-three years old and is experiencing that extraordinary Friulian season that will abruptly end only four years later, with the escape to Rome, opening a new season of his life and his poetics. ‘La Morteana’ was destined to be performed shortly thereafter by the small Compagnia dell’Academiuta, which Pasolini himself directed. But this never happened, and the reasons for this failure are unknown.

In fact, unlike the contemporary ‘I Turcs tal Friul’, which has reached us, nothing more was known about ‘La Morteana’ until the fortunate discovery of a part of the script, specifically the ‘Part dal Fantat’, which emerged from a desk drawer many years later.

The found manuscript contains only the lines that were supposed to be spoken by what is deduced to be the protagonist of the play, a circumstance that corresponds to Pasolini's habit of giving each actor not the complete text, but only their part in the work to be performed.

SUNDAY, JUNE 23

Fagagna Castle at 6:00 AM

DREAMING FELLINI

Dawn concert by the Ensemble Banda Storta:

Davide Salata, soprano saxophone
Emiliano Tamanini, trumpet
Fabrizio Carlin, trombone
Giorgio Beberi, baritone saxophone
Filippo Tonini, percussion

A tribute to Federico Fellini and his chosen composer Nino Rota through some of the most famous musical pieces written for the Maestro's films, pieces from the era, and original compositions. A wake-up wrapped in great melodies in a natural, evocative, and unique setting.

In case of bad weather, the concert will be held at the Vittoria theater at 10:30 AM.