Presentation of the book "Violins and Their Souls: Three Lessons in a Time of Pandemic"

Alessandra Sonia Romano, violin; Matteo Cisternino, piano; Matteo Nicodemo, actor

During the lockdown, the author prepared three livestreamed lessons to maintain contact with her audience. At the suggestion of her mentor, Carlo Alberto Carutti, during those days of solitude, she wrote a diary to express her thoughts during that period, which was later turned into a book and published by Interlinea. In the book and the lessons, including autobiographical stories, she discussed famous and new musical pieces, violin making, and the relationship between music, art, and science.

Alessandra Sonia Romano is an Italian violinist with a rich career both in Italy and abroad, and is an important musical figure who promotes historical memory through music.
• She studied at the “Giuseppe Verdi” Conservatory in Milan and graduated from the B. Marcello Conservatory in Venice.
• He honed his skills with renowned violinists in various countries.
• She was encouraged by Dorothy Delay at the “Juilliard School” and studied at the “Royal College of Music” in London obtaining an Associate in violin performing.
• She played with the RAI Rhythmic Orchestra of Milan and dedicated herself to solo activity.
• She specializes in Jewish music and has been the violinist of the “Shoah violin” since 2016.
• He plays in a duo with pianist Bruno Canino and has published a book about music.