The Musical Legacy of Ruspoli Castle: A Journey Through Baroque and Beyond
Nestled in the heart of Italy, Ruspoli Castle in Vignanello is not just a historical monument, but a vibrant center of culture and art, particularly tied to Baroque music. Centro Studi SGM is proud to preserve and revive this rich heritage, and today we want to share some of our media highlights and most significant activities.
Features & Interviews
Donna Giada Ruspoli Featured on Télé Matin
Watch the exclusive interview with Donna Giada Ruspoli for the renowned French program Télé Matin, where she unveils the Ruspoli Castle’s historical ties to baroque music and Georg Friedrich Händel’s influence in Rome.
Watch the full interview on YouTube
Händel in Focus: “Succede Oggi” Article (October 10, 2014)
Delve into the history of Georg Friedrich Händel through the special feature published on the Italian portal “Succede Oggi.”
Read the “Nel Haendel” article
“LES ECHOS” Reveals Händel’s Footsteps in Rome (May 9, 2014)
Discover a new perspective on Händel’s stay in Italy with this article from the prestigious French newspaper “LES ECHOS.” The piece explores the intimate works and cantatas composed by the master at Ruspoli Castle in Vignanello, directly linking him to the Château de Versailles.
LA FACE B DE ROME: SUR LES PAS DE HAENDEL
Au Castello Ruspoli de Vignanello, Haendel créa et joua des oeuvres intimes dont des cantates. A réécouter à Trianon, campagne royale de Versailles, cette saison…
Download the full article in PDF
Competitions & Awards
5th International Baroque Music Competition “Prince Francesco Maria Ruspoli”
A celebration of the fifth edition of the competition, which perpetuates Prince Francesco Maria Ruspoli’s legacy of patronage in the world of baroque music.
Behind the Scenes: RAI – RADIO 3 Interview at the Ruspoli Prize
Listen to the exclusive interview by Rai – Radio 3 with the event’s godmother, Donna Giada Ruspoli, and Prof. Dinko Fabris, a member of the musicology jury, offering insights into the 5th edition of the Ruspoli Prize.
Listen to the full interview (MP3)
A Festival of Music and Harmony: Article and Video by Teresa Pierini
Relive the memorable moments of the 5th edition through Teresa Pierini’s article and video, which capture the essence of the musical celebration in honor of Francesco Maria Ruspoli.
Watch the video and read the article here
Featured participants (seated): Onori Maria, Peter Poulos (Musicology section winner), Guido de Rosa.
Featured participants (standing): Manola Erasmi, Prof. Manuel Carlos de Brito, Silvestro Fochetti, Donna Giada Ruspoli, Prince Francesco Maria Ruspoli, Princess Patricia Ruspoli, Prof. Dinko Fabris, Prof. Giorgio Monari.
4th International Competition (2012): The Enchantment of the Viola da Gamba
Explore the coverage of the 4th edition of the competition, which focused on the viola da gamba, and discover the “magical sound” that resonated at Ruspoli Castle in Vignanello, as described in Luis Pellegrini’s article.
Read the article “Viola da gamba: som magico no Castelo Ruspoli em Vignanello”
Musicians on viola: Teodoro Baù, Mathilde Vialle, Soma-Salat Zakariaz.
Jury and Organizers: Princess Patricia Ruspoli, Silvestro Fochetti, M° Bettina Hoffmann, Johannes Boer, Prince Francesco Maria Ruspoli, Donna Giada Ruspoli, M° Enrico Gatti, M° Bjorn Ross, M° Paolo Pandolfo, Prof. Giorgio Monari.
Reports & Institutional Activities
Press Office Report – Domeniche di Dialoghi e Musica (October 2009)
Details of the press office and external relations strategies and actions for the “Domeniche di Dialoghi e Musica” event in 2009, including media support and public relations.
Download the full report (PDF)
Centro Studi SGM continues to be a beacon for Baroque music and culture, uniting the glorious past of Ruspoli Castle with the promising future of new talents. We thank all media partners, artists, and the public who are part of this journey.
Would you like to learn more about our upcoming events or the history of Ruspoli Castle? Explore our website or get in touch!
Older press clippings are being organized and will appear here as soon as possible.
