Candles and Chopin as concerts resume in Italy

Candlelight accompanied the music of Chopin

as live classical music events resume in Italy

Date: May 10

Pianist Giuseppe Califano played for a socially distanced audience

in a garden in Rome's Appian Way Regional Park

(SOUNDBITE) (Italian) PIANIST, GIUSEPPE CALIFANO, SAYING:

"This scenario couldn't have been more inspiring. It certainly has its relevance, but another positive aspect is that now we are able to share live music with people. I still can't believe it. I feel very excited, I really believe in sharing with others."

The event is one of the first live evening concerts to take place

since the easing of Italy's lockdown