5-26 Oct 2006. This is the 27th edition of a contemporary music festival whose programme is drawn up in collaboration with foreign embassies, cultural institutions and academies, offering world premieres of contemporary music from seven different nations. The theme underlying the sophisticated programme is Robert Schumann on the 150th anniversary of his death. Entry is free.

13 Oct 2006, Piano concert with Monaldo Braconi and Eliszta Harbova Stoyanova. Hungarian Academy, Via Giulia 1 (20.30).

16 Oct 2006, Concert by the Austrian ALEA string quartet. Austrian Forum, Viale B.Buozzi 113 (20.30).

19 Oct 2006, Concert by Dutch pianist Edward Janning. Austrian Forum, Viale Buozzi 113 (20.30).

23 Oct 2006, Concert by Italian pianist Maurizio Paciariello. Goethe Institut, Via Savoia 15 (20.30).