About
What to expect
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura presents Note a margine, a performance by pianist and composer Nicola Piovani with stories and interaction with four instruments on stage.
The show looks back on more than forty years of his career and was first presented at the Cannes Film Festival as Leçon concert.
He won the 1999 Oscar for best film music for La vita è bella by Roberto Benigni and is the author of some of the most famous film music pieces.
He worked with Federico Fellini, the Taviani brothers, Roberto Benigni and Bigas Luna.
On stage, Piovani plays piano with Marina Cesari on saxophone, Marco Loddo on double bass and Vittorino Naso on percussion.
Music and words meet and complement each other; Piovani says he cannot remember a moment in his life without music.
Questions
When does Nicola Piovani in concert start and end?
Nicola Piovani in concert runs Tuesday, 15 December 2026, 19:00 until 21:00.
Where is Nicola Piovani in concert?
Nicola Piovani in concert takes place at Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Livornostraat 38, Brussel.
How much are tickets for Nicola Piovani in concert?
Tickets for Nicola Piovani in concert cost €12 on the official ticket shop.
What is **Note a margine** about?
It is a performance by pianist and composer Nicola Piovani.
It looks back on more than forty years of his career.
It uses stories and interaction with four instruments on stage.
It was first presented at the Cannes Film Festival as Leçon concert.
What award did Nicola Piovani win?
He won the 1999 Oscar for best film music for La vita è bella by Roberto Benigni.
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Getting there
Istituto Italiano di Cultura, Livornostraat 38, 1000 Brussel, Brussels Hoofdstedelijk Gewest, BE
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