Rhapsody and Radiance - The Romantic Piano

Rhapsody and Radiance – Francesca Rinzullo, piano

Experience the piano in full bloom with acclaimed Italian pianist Francesca Rinzullo in this morning recital celebrating poetic vision, passion, and colour.

From the profound lyricism of Beethoven’s late Sonata Op. 109 to the raw emotional force of Chopin’s Ballade No. 1, this concert offers a sweeping portrait of the Romantic spirit.

Presented in the State Library Theatre, this event forms part of the Festival of Italian Creativity, supported by the Italian Ministry for University and Research, the Italian Consul, Maestria Productions, and the Conservatory of Modena.

Admission is free, but registration via Humanitix is essential.

Let yourself be transported by music that stirs the soul and awakens the imagination.

Program

F. Mendelssohn – Rondò Capriccioso, Op. 14

F. Chopin – Ballade No. 1, Op. 23

L. v. Beethoven – Sonata No. 30, Op. 109

C. Debussy – L’Isle Joyeuse

About the Artist

Francesca Rinzullo was born in Reggio Emilia in 2005 and is currently completing a Master of Music in Piano Performance at the Conservatorio di Musica “Vecchi-Tonelli” in Modena, under the guidance of Maestro Giuseppe Fausto Modugno.

She began performing at an early age, making her debut in an international piano competition at the age of nine and subsequently receiving numerous prizes in her category.

Francesca has taken part in masterclasses with many renowned concert pianists, including Elyane Laussade, Oleg Poliansky, Carlo Blazaretti, Peter Máté, Gloria Campaner, and Bruno Canino. She has pursued advanced studies at the Conservatorio “Vecchi-Tonelli” and has studied abroad at the Staatliche Hochschule für Musik in Trossingen (Germany), where she also participated in a masterclass with Maestro Ingo Dannhorn at Haus Marteau in Lichtenberg. She later continued her studies at the Iceland University of the Arts in Reykjavík, where she performed at the Dynjandi Hall of the LHÍ Conservatory.

Her concert appearances in Italy include performances at the Auditorium San Rocco for the “Carpi in Musica 2022” series, at the Teatro Comunale di Carpi for Europe Day celebrations, and at the Auditorium “Verti” of the Conservatorio di Modena to open the 2022 Modena Festival of Music.

She has also given solo recitals at Sala Biagi in Bologna and at the Rocca di Dozza.

In 2024, she made her orchestral debut performing Schumann’s Piano Concerto in A minor at the Teatro Comunale Pavarotti-Freni in Modena, the city's most prestigious theatre, as part of the Festival della Filosofia, in collaboration with the orchestra of the Conservatorio.

Francesca is currently performing in Perth thanks to the generous support of the Italian Ministry of University and Research, which is funding the promotion of Italian arts and culture abroad. This recital is part of the Italian Week of Creativity — a collaborative initiative between the Conservatorio di Modena, the Italian Consulate, and Maestria Productions, celebrating Italian talent through a series of performances across the city.