University of Florence: Rossini Flash Mob

Wednesday 11.30 am, October 26th, 2016: a library full of silent students focused on their books. The silence is interrupted by a cello and a double bass.
Then flutes, piccolo and clarinet … A bassoon, oboes, horns, strings, a conductor, Maestro Gabriele Centorbi. The music starts …. What follows is the wonderful music by the genius of Rossini and his Ouverture from Il Signor Bruschino played by the Orchestra of the University of Florence!
Last but not least, the clapping, whistles, shouts of joy … And then students again intent to the books but with a better state of mind!
Flash mob dell'Orchestra dell'Università di Firenze diretta dal M.o Gabriele Centorbi presso la Biblioteca di Scienze sociali (Firenze, 26 ottobre 2016) su musica di Gioacchino Rossini - Attività artistiche e spettacolari di Ateneo
Un progetto ideato, coordinato e realizzato da:
Lucilla Conigliello - Direttore della Biblioteca di Scienze Sociali
Giulia Maraviglia - Dirigente dell'Area Comunicazione e del Sistema bibliotecario
Teresa Megale - Delegato alle attività spettacolari
Vincenzo Natile - Biblioteca Biomedica
Organizzazione: Francesca dell'Omodarme
Direzione della fotografia: Gianluca Savi
Riprese: Gianluca Savi, Alessandro Cerbai, Paolo Boanini, Vincenzo Natile, Franco Blasi, Fergus Miconi, Anna Comparini, Alessandra Marilli
con la collaborazione degli studenti del Corso di Laurea in Pro.Ge.A.S:
Lorenzo Frittelli, Camilla Laponti, Dario Monaci, Biancalisa Nannini
Suono in presa diretta: Guido Guidi, Guido Melis
Montaggio: Guido Melis
Copyright 2016 - Università degli Studi di Firenze

[@TruckTaxiMoveIt]

I love the Smiles on the faces of many audience members they had The Look of "oh for me" they were given a bouquet of music and they accepted it with great appreciation

[@greghill7759]

These things get me every time. It's probably that the audiences are invariably enchanted and respectful of the unexpected.

[@SpiffRogue]

The world needs more musical flashmobs like this.

[@jerrybyers2172]

Especially in boring libraries.

[@susanbreiding3831]

Music knows no language barriers. Thank you so much for this!

[@lucealed]

bellissimo, chi apprezza la cultura necessariamente apprezza anche la musica, e chi stava studiando ed è stato "interrotto" ha ripreso sicuramente con più gioia dopo questa pausa musicale

[@gisettazani1156]

Finalmente anche un Flashmob in Italia. Grazie meravigliosa Firenze. BRAVI, BRAVI!!!!

[@mizjohs]

You can see why Rossini was so beloved in his own time. His music was just so charming--flowing delightfully along, interspersed with whimsical little touches like the chimes in this piece, leaving everyone smiling. The perfect emotional study break.

[@1earflapping]

Lovely performances, lovely Italian faces, lovely library

[@organidivigevano]

Non sapevo che anche qui da noi, in Italia, si organizzassero flash mob del genere... che dire: GRANDIOSI! Mi fate venire voglia di trasferirmi a Firenze.

[@fulviapetrucci9622]

Sono di parte, ma la "mia" Firenze è meravigliosa in tutto

[@valentina_melethiel]

Proprio a Firenze nacque l’opera :) grazie alla camerata De’ Bardi

[@severinacappelletti8364]

Anche a Brescia, qualche anno fa, ci furono due flashmob in due piazze diverse. A proposito di piazze, oggi è l'anniversario della strage di Piazza della Loggia, sulla quale restano ancora tanti misteri... Che la musica aleggi sempre sui nostri cuori 💕 🎹🎺🎻🎸. Complimenti ai musicisti di Firenze ✨

[@sopporta]

quando si dice che....... la Cultura ( da sottolineare la C maiuscola ), va ad incontrare la Cultura. Quello che è sempre troppo poco valorizzato ed incentivato, la Cultura musicale e lo Studio. Complimenti ai bravissimi musicisti ed un grazie eterno a Rossini.

[@d.e.p.-j.7106]

Rich, full sound. Appreciative audience. Really nice.

[@Passageredenotes]

Trop joli le regard halluciné des étudiants devant leur ordi ou livre et ce sourire sur leurs lèvres. L'un de mes flash mob préférés. Bravo !

[@ducatiman1309]

Brilliant !!! Greetings from Scotland !! XXX

[@ryan4327]

Proof positive that the musical arts does have its place. Keep the traditions alive, bravo!

[@annalatter9243]

OH ROSSINI what great music . thank you.

[@2eleven48]

Great performance. But, my god, the beauty and handsomeness of the students. Thrilling in itself.

[@salinagonzalez5221]

Where is a flash mob when you need them. Luv this

[@danawinsor1380]

How charming. There's nothing so enjoyable is an actual live performance of acoustic instruments playing something from the classical repertoire (I realize I'm biased).

[@phmc123]

And some stress from exams and studying is relieved. Smiles all round

[@daviddemar8749]

Bravo! Lots of smiles in the audience 🎼🎵🎙🎵🎶🎶🎶🎶🎵🎵❤😊

[@luciaboasso4546]

La bellezza sopra i volti di tutti. La musica ci rende migliori.

[@Marco.G.TerradiSiena]

che bella frase.. complimenti =)

[@lorenzopettenuzzo4850]

Da brividi meno male che anche i giovani amano la buona musica.

[@philippegallo1557]

Rossini, un rayon de soleil perpétuel, joliment servi par ces musiciens enthousiastes dans une sympathique ambiance...

[@sirmeowthelibrarycat]

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Wonderful ‘intermezzo’ for the students in their studies! Bravo e bravo!

[@merryhunt9153]

Nice to hear some unusual music for a change. Well done!

[@vima8680]

yes, not typical Rossini hear. beautiful.

[@v.dargain1678]

I agree . Well done .

[@captebbtide]

Library's just the place for culture - and music, of course! 👍

[@pietroorru369]

Stupendi,fantastica iniziativa,bravissssssssssssimi

[@umbertomoretti5925]

Elisabetta 🇧🇮

[@svetlanaognjenovic1654]

pietro orrù

[@claudiocarpentieri2714]

Viva Rossini! Viva l'Opera Italiana!! 🇮🇹

[@vulcanswork]

E non si sente volare una mosca, a parte la musica:) Bellissimo.

[@gio62695]

Bravi. Luogo perfetto. Risultati certi. Questo è quello che serve ai ragazzi sottto pressione per lo studio. Un momento piacevole e straordinario tra libri di scuola.Penso che nessuno di quei ragazzi affaciati alle balconate dimenticheranno il vostro omaggio. Io vi ringrazio per loro.

[@Meira750]

Finally! Some animated and happy reactions.

[@umbertocapoccia4506]

meno male che ci sono questi giovani che sono le nostre speranze per il futuro.Umberto Capoccia Napoli

[@antoefabri6348]

Uno dei più originali e riusciti che abbia visto, complimenti

[@gianfrancopampo2527]

Bellissima pausa per rinfrancare un pò la mente dagli studi, bellissima idea.

[@josemartin9974]

J adore véritablement cette musique qui vous soulève , vous entraîne, vous rend joyeux tout est beau chêne rossini

[@cassandracrossing999]

Meravigliosi, questi flash mob...

[@LePfannenwender83]

When you want to study but then suddenly Rossini

[@evaeklof951]

Låt oss göra detta igen när vi kan träffas! ❤️🇸🇪

[@jeansindhikara1823]

Best audience reaction at a Flash Mob! 100% attention. Yea, college students!

[@chrisparsonson420]

Lived in Italy for seven years. Long long time ago. Still miss it

[@robertcunninghame2241]

Bellissima! Tante grazie.

[@francisfalzon7143]

La Musica e la medicina piu forte per studiare.

[@velikokotarowa1818]

Bravo maestro Adoro Rossini

[@GhaniaI]

you can see why classical music is sooo magical - I bet those students just went over the top after that beautiful intermezzo! Play this wonderful music to your children

[@philsmith2346]

From western West Virginia, BRAVO!!

[@cleopatra5050]

I love Italians!

[@vima8680]

me too!!

[@danielaolivera-gomez6129]

cleopatra5050 Rossini

[@LeighSuzi]

Who doesn't? Italians make beautiful things.

[@jorgeluisparedes8140]

Gracias por lo que hacen y dan a conocer al mundo. Desde Argentina muchas gracias.

[@flossygallaway6565]

Now this is the kind of mob mentality I like .!😍

[@edizionidamianoshop2995]

La musica ci salverà.

[@ironpalm8798]

Concordo pienamente 🙏🙏😊 rende tutti uniti

[@julioordonez6062]

Grande, grande, maravilloso,,,,,, muchas gracias

[@julioordonez6062]

Wonderful

[@weeman3571]

Love it.

[@lucamilello5924]

Semplicemente meravigliosi

[@nestorsangabriel7439]

Magnificent! That perfect sound that brought me to perfect mood!

[@davidtissera3600]

I know what you mean, I've stopped what I planned to do.

[@qwertyu8832]

I love love love this!

[@mmbmbmbmb]

What a lovely, lively way to break a silence. Thank you for sharing !

[@willferra322]

WARNING: this kind of music might make you feel you are human and we are all connected as on. Bravi...!!

[@canaluniversos]

Bravissimo!! Cumplimenti dal Brasile.

[@margheritasilviavivian6741]

Grandi ragazzi!

[@foozlefoozle]

Extraordinario. Bravo!

[@wiliss3670]

I love seeing the smiling faces.

[@blank_white_paper_revolution]

a perfect place!

[@krakatoa1200]

Fantastic !! those youngsters have so much talent.

[@lucianapetronilli2483]

Bravissimi!!!!!!

[@hudsonbailey674]

Gracias, University degil Studi di Firenze.

[@howardmettee695]

Soooo splendid! You fill our cups with gladness! Thank you!

[@donniegray553]

Librarian: "SHHHH............" LOL

[@RenaissanceEarCandy]

0:39 they all got up in time to the music!

[@patriciamartinez5836]

Beautiful arrangement and musicians 🎵🎶♥️

[@chrisswanberg7624]

A good break from study! Bravo!

[@v.dargain1678]

Definitely .

[@paulsmeyers4196]

Bravisimo..

[@michaelbruchas6663]

Bravo!!!!

[@francesco5663]

meraviglioso

[@user-ie5uo7bi8j]

БРАВО!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@silvijasimic5348]

Mitici!!!!

[@Aritul]

This is beautiful.

[@stuartyirui]

Wonderful!

[@albertpeckham8708]

All hail the power of music!!!!

[@haroldmartinez8688]

Es musica hermosa y en estos tiempos descansa la mente, muy buena idea

[@jeandeblaize4175]

MAGNIFIQUE. Un Italien joué en Italie par des Italiens ! que demande le peuple....italien, mmh ? 😊

[@rexcluff3105]

In the middle of a library, I love it.

[@v.dargain1678]

Wish I were there . Classical music concert tickets are expensive

[@robertoroberti2218]

Great break

[@adriancook7078]

What beautiful girls!

[@malakai651]

I love a good flash mob and this was great, excellent choice of venue, music and executed to perfection, bravo.

[@hendrikhardung1083]

Einfach nur genial!!!

[@cosimoloddo66]

...straordinario!

[@antoniocanizaresmegiaselra9065]

En estos tiempos que estamos atravesando, creo que es uno de los principales medicamentos para sustituir momentáneamente nuestra inquietud, gracias. Antonio Cañizares Megias (EL RAICES.

[@rlapham4]

People are wonderful.

[@jessicaketelsen8416]

Perfection

[@carrstone01]

My god, are there no ugly people in Italy?

[@stevenwebster4341]

Well ... I was there a few times 😟

[@RM220457]

Here we are in the home of beauty. Come you too!

[@Marco.G.TerradiSiena]

oh yes...here I am xD

[@lena-mariaglouis-charles7036]

Nope.😉😃 💙💛🌹💜🍎🇺🇸

[@mikkiduf]

Nope

[@passqualecaiazza7728]

Love Rossini. I wish a flash mob show up and interrupt my day. My kind of interruption.

[@iMitrich]

Bravo...

[@BabyloniaOraha]

Superb!

[@sidscrote2006]

Very good, they'll go far they will !!!

[@mariateresabraga7290]

Me gustaria q esto se hiciera en la argentina q tenemos tantos talentos musicales y no se difunde nada .buenos cantantes coros y orquestas.

[@rampartrod]

wonderful

[@mikecasey9514]

Well done 🙏

[@todosassd1855]

Nice little break from the books

[@jacksimpson-rogers1069]

Amazing! How does a Flash Mob rehearse?

[@graeme011]

Bad luck for those urgently and desparately studying for an important exam this next day. Unless, the exam was part of a music degree and about Rossini. Then, bad luck might have actually been good luck! On the other hand, if was a maths exam, well you might as well give up now and put in that application , to study music next semester.

[@patrickireland9922]

Be sure to press SAVE before leaving your screens, Kids.

[@anyaparduchako5972]

Люблю музыку Россини!