This morning, Thursday 19 December, in the Sala Selva of Palazzo Gopcevich in Trieste, the exhibition was presented “Schmidl Alphabet. 100 Years of Theatre Museum”, an exhibition celebrating the centenary of the Civic Theatre Museum “Carlo Schmidl”. The exhibition will be open to the public starting at 17:XNUMX pm on the same day.
A historic event
In December 2024, the Schmidl Theater Museum will be 100 years old. Founded by the music publisher Carl Schmidl, the museum is a treasure chest that tells the history of theatre and music through costumes, posters, photographs, musical instruments and documents. The Schmidl Alphabet proposes an original path that declines, from A to Z, the museum's multifaceted collections, revealing their uniqueness and historical value.
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Collaborations and cultural vision
The press conference was attended by prominent figures such as the Councillor for Culture and Tourism Policies, George Rossi, and the curator of the Museum, Stefano Bianchi, supported by the co-curators Elizabeth Buffulini, Emilio Medici e Cristina ZacchinaCouncillor Rossi underlined:
“Trieste stands out for its excellent cultural tourism, with 650 visitors to its museums in 2024. The Schmidl exhibition represents a further step in a journey that aims to enhance our historical and artistic heritage.”
A Journey into Theatrical Memory
The exhibition, curated with skill and passion, extends up to the 4 May 2025 and is part of the program of «Schmidl Monday», which will offer thematic insights to discover previously unpublished details of the museum's heritage.
Practical information
The exhibition can be visited at the Sala Selva of Palazzo Gopcevich (via Rossini 4) during the museum's opening hours:
- From Tuesday to Sunday: 10: 00 - 17: 00
- Free admission
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Collateral projects and history of the museum
Made with the contribution of professionals such as Matthew Bartoli (graphics and layout), Artgroup (print materials), and directors such as Diego Cenetimepo e Alessio Bozzer (films), the exhibition reflects a long tradition that began in 1924. Initially housed in the Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Verdi, the museum has passed through various locations until finding its permanent home in Palazzo Gopcevich.
The initiative celebrates not only the past, but looks to the future, enhancing the role of theater and culture as pillars of the Trieste community. An unmissable event for those who love history, theater and music.