Teatro di tradizione Alfonso Rendano, Opera theatre in Cosenza, Italy.
The Teatro di tradizione Alfonso Rendano is an opera house on Piazza XV Marzo in the historic center of Cosenza, with a hall that seats around 800 people. The building has a classical facade from the early 20th century, with decorative details typical of southern Italian theatres.
The theatre opened in 1909 and was one of the first permanent performing venues in the Calabria region. It was named after Alfonso Rendano, a pianist from Cosenza who gained recognition across Europe during the 19th century.
The theatre's curtain, still in use, was painted by Paolo Vetri from a design by Domenico Morelli in 1901; it shows Luigi III of Anjou arriving in Cosenza in 1433 with his young bride Margherita of Savoia. Since 1976 the Rendano has held the official title Teatro di Tradizione, the only one in Calabria.
The entrance opens directly onto Piazza XV Marzo, one of the most central squares in the old town, easy to reach on foot. It is a good idea to check the programme in advance, since performances are seasonal and not held every day.
Alfonso Rendano, to whom the theatre is dedicated, developed a third pedal system for the concert piano that now bears his name. This invention gave pianists a finer control over the sound and drew attention well beyond Italy.
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