Alexey Botvinov Opens Trinity of Sound in Rome

Botvinov’s solo program of Chopin and Rachmaninov brought to life alongside the evocative paintings of Franco-Swiss painter Véronique Gray

The Trinity of Sound Project, curated by flutist Marco Baragli, will premiere in Rome at Sala Baldini on October 23rd at 7 pm. Alexey Botvinov will open the evening with a solo program. Following his performance, the audience will experience a one-hour concert featuring world-acclaimed artists Marco Baragli (flute), soprano Laura Ansaldi (Voice), and Alexey Botvinov (piano, Key).

The evocative paintings of Véronique Gray will accompany Botvinov’s solo program, creating a dialogue between sound and visual art.

Interview with Alexey Botvinov

The Trinity of Sound begins its journey in Rome. How does it feel for you to open this project in such a historic and symbolic city, and what do you hope the audience will experience through this premiere?
Rome is a city where history and spirit meet. To begin The Trinity of Sound here feels natural and deeply symbolic. I hope the audience doesn’t just hear the music but feels part of a timeless dialogue where voice, breath, and key join to create beauty and connection beyond the stage.

As the pianist—the “Key”—what is your role in shaping this dialogue between instruments, and how do you interpret its symbolic meaning?
The piano is both foundation and bridge. It grounds the harmony while opening space for the voice and flute to soar. Symbolically, the “Key” opens doors, unlocks emotions, and guides the listener through light and shadow. Music, like life, needs both grounding and openness.

What inspired you to join the project so quickly, and what does The Trinity of Sound represent for you personally?
Some projects you feel before you think, and this was one of them. Uniting three essential elements into one living conversation spoke directly to me. As an artist, it represents freedom and intimacy. As a human being, it symbolizes unity—different voices coming together in respect and harmony.

Symbolic Meditation on Chopin and Rachmaninov
This symbolic reading is written by Marco Baragli.

At the heart of music resonates a mystery: sound is never singular but manifests as a tri-unity. Every note, gesture, and vibration carries three inseparable moments: attack (birth), body (presence), and fading (return to silence). This structure reflects the divine Trinity: Father, Son, Holy Spirit—three persons, one God, three moments, one sound.

Through four solo piano pieces by Chopin and Rachmaninov, we can contemplate this mystical analogy. Each composition becomes a window into the divine, a musical parable of origin, incarnation, and spirit.
Music is not merely art—it is sacrament, where time opens to the eternal, sound becomes icon, and mystery becomes audible.

Botvinov Solo Program

I. Chopin – Waltz in C-sharp minor, Op. 64 No. 2 — The Son
A melancholic dance on the border of dream and reality, where sound becomes flesh, moving with elegance and fragility. The triple meter mirrors the heartbeat of humanity and the soul’s search for God. Hidden inner voices reveal spiritual truths to attentive listeners.

II. Rachmaninov – Prelude in G minor, Op. 23 No. 5 — The Father
Hammering chords establish space and order, while the lyrical central section reflects contemplation. The music embodies the Father as foundation and guiding principle of the musical universe.

III. Rachmaninov – Elegy, Op. 3 No. 1 — The Spirit
The Elegy flows like breath, caressing and consoling. Each note expands into an inner song before dissolving, reflecting the invisible, comforting presence of the Spirit.

IV. Rachmaninov – Easter Bells — The Glorified Trinity
Sound becomes ritual as the piano transforms into a cathedral, each toll like angelic voices announcing resurrection. The piece celebrates the union of heaven and earth and the triumph of joy over sorrow.

Join us on October 23rd in Rome to experience Alexey Botvinov’s solo program—Chopin’s Waltz in C-sharp minor, Rachmaninov’s Prelude in G minor, Elegy, and Easter Bells—and the Trinity of Sound, where music becomes presence and transcendence.

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About Alexey Botvinov
Alexey Botvinov is a world-renowned pianist and leading interpreter of Rachmaninov. He is founder and president of the Odessa Classics Festival, continuing across Europe. His collaborations with violinist Daniel Hope for Deutsche Grammophon include the landmark charity album Music for Ukraine, topping classical charts worldwide. Botvinov has performed in 48 countries at venues including Berlin Philharmonie, Tonhalle Zürich, Wigmore Hall London, and La Scala Milan. He has received honors such as People’s Artist of Ukraine, the Order of the Star of Italy, and the Platinum Medal of the French Arts-Sciences-Lettres Academy.

• alexey botvinov
• laura ansaldi
• Marco Baragli
• Odessa Classics Festival
• Rachmaninov
• Rome concert
• Symbolic concert
• Trinity of Sound
• Ukranian pianist
• Veronique Gray
• visual artist