9-30 Oct 2003. The six concerts that make up this annual rendezvous feature a selection of top-notch names from the field of contemporary music, in which Italian composers are extremely active. Organised by composer Ada Gentile, the cycle is part of a larger project called Progetto Musica. All events are free.

9 Oct. Concert by the accordion trio Solotarev. Music by Gregoretti, Solbiati, Ligeti and others (20.30). Hungarian Academy, Via Giulia 1.

13 Oct. Piano and tuba recital by the Arosio-Brown Duo. Music by Gomez, Lentini and others (21.00). American Academy, Via A. Masina 5.

16 Oct. Piano and guitar recital by the Hlawatsch-Steinkogler Duo. Music by Gentile, Hueber, Steinkogler and others (20.30). Hungarian Academy, Via Giulia 1.

20 Oct Recital by the piano and bass flute duo Virag-Matuz. Music by Fekete, Gianfreda and others.

27 Oct Recital by the piano and percussions duo Miroglio-Aprodu. Music by Lemaitre, Miroglio, Ligeti, Morricone and others.

30 Oct Recital by the sax and trombone duo Pettersson-Nilsson. Music by Vacca, Panni, Nilsson and others.