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THE REVIEW
Last night I attended the concert of Giovanni Sollima in the splendid setting of Villa Rufolo in Ravello, the city of music in the scenery of the Amalfi Coast.
Even though I had listened to numerous works by Sollima, at the first notes he played on his cello, I realized that I was not attending just any concert and that Sollima is much more than a musician. To say he plays the cello magnificently would be reductive and mortifying. Giovanni Sollima does not play the cello, Giovanni Sollima and the cello are one, like in a love affair full of passion and sentiment. I had chills just watching him, he transcended himself and was literally possessed by the music. He gasped, moaned, screamed; our eyes were hypnotized by his gestures and his extreme concentration. When he played, he was no longer on stage in front of us but walked and explored the landscapes of his soul, with pain, with love, with despair.
A concert I recommend not to miss.
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The review describes Giovanni Sollima's live concert at Villa Rufolo as a deeply passionate and mesmerizing performance. Sollima transcends traditional cello playing, showing extreme emotion and connection with his instrument. The setting of the Amalfi Coast enhances the concert experience. The reviewer highly recommends attending the concert.
Giovanni Sollima
Italian cellist and composer born in 1962 in Palermo, noted for a vivid blend of classical, minimalist, rock and Mediterranean elements, and an intensely physical performance style.03 Reviews
