"A glance at Schubert’s Piano Trio in B-flat major, Op. 99, and all the anguish of our human condition disappears, and the whole world is once again filled with freshness and light," these are Schumann’s words about Schubert's composition, to be followed by another chamber music masterpiece.
For Shostakovich, chamber music was an antidote to his duties as a composer of official anniversary music and film scores. It became the part of his work with the highest musical quality and, above all, the greatest depth and spiritual power.
These fundamental musical works will be entrusted to the very young Trio Misterioso. They began collaborating as a chamber group in 2015, winning numerous competitions and continuing their studies at the Academy of Music of Ljubljana. They performed at several important events in 2024, such as the Lent Festival and Solo e da camera.
Church of Santa Giuliana
Built in the 15th century, the church of Santa Giuliana in Fresis hosts a wonderful, complex cycle of frescoes in the old choir, the work of Giulio Urbanis (1588) from San Daniele. Fathers and doctors of the church, prophets and evangelists are depicted in the vault, while the walls display the doctrine of the apostles, sacred scenes and figures of saints. The main altar dates back to 1624 and is made of engraved, painted, and gilded wood. Saint John the Baptist, the Madonna and Child, and Saint Juliana are painted in the three niches.
Photography by Ulderica Da Pozzo
