B.olognese to the core, Lucio Dalla had with Rome “a passionate love correspondence”. For this the today’s debut at the Ara Pacis in Lucio Dalla – Even if time passes, the great exhibition-event dedicated to the singer-songwriter in the tenth anniversary of his death is an event within the event. Already hosted at the Archaeological Civic Museum of Bologna from 4 March to 17 July, the exhibition it can be visited in Rome until January 6, 2023. In its Roman appendix the section Dalla and his Bolognagives way tounpublished: From and Rome.
From and Romea section to be discovered
Even those who have already visited in Bologna Lucio Dalla – Even if time passes, in Rome you will find a lot to discover. In fact, it goes beyond the ten sections which are: Family-Childhood-Friendships-Musical beginnings, Dalla is told, The clarinet, The Lucio Dalla museum, His music, The cinema, Theater, The television, Universe From, Dalla and Roversi. In addition, as mentioned it is From and Rome dedicated exclusively to the relationship between the singer and the capital.
The report of Lucio Dalla with the capital
In Rome, in the Trastevere district, in Vicolo del Buco 7, Lucio Dalla lived until the mid-1980s. Those who decide to reach that address will find a plaque with a verse de The evening of miraclesa song that symbolizes his deep connection with the city. To underline this, the sentence by Vincenzo Mollica contained in a text written specifically for the exhibition would suffice. “The evening of miracles it’s up to Lucio Dalla, how The sweet life is up to Federico Fellini. Both tell of Rome with an open heart », writes the music critic. In Rome Dalla had the opportunity to meet, as well as Andy Warhol with whom he played pinball without knowing who he was, really Federico Fellini. With the director from Romagna, then, in 1990, he gave rise to a memorable dialogue on the music broadcast on the Rai radio program, Study 2.
The evening of miraclesthe piece dedicated to Rome
Lin the evening of miraclesone of the most beautiful songs added to the album From the from 1980, it was dedicated to Rome. The songwriter wrote it inspired by his walks through the alleys of the Eternal City in search of everything that, in the words of Mollica, «the city ruthlessly and sentimentally hides». Thus Dalla you spoke, in fact, of Rome: «I am more and more amazed at the relationship that exists between me and Rome. A unique city in the world, an extraordinary stage that unites all social classes, in which there is no contrast, there is a desire to be together ».
Lucio Dalla – Even if time passesthe essence of the exhibition
Relationship with Rome apart, Lucio Dalla – Even if time passesit’s a immersive journey into the universe of the singer-songwriter from Future. On display there are objects that belonged to Lucio Dalla, documents, photos, record covers, videos, stage clothes, posters of the films in which he participated, posters, the rich collection of hats and caps. We also come across the leaflet in which the singer-songwriter wrote the first version of Caruso. But above all we discover his intimacy and the power of his music.
The next steps
The exhibition does not stop in Rome. In 2023, on the occasion of the eightieth anniversary of the birth of the singer-songwriter who was born on March 4, 1943, the exhibition will be staged in Naples, Pesaro, Milan and subsequently abroad.
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