N°2 | 2005 GAZEBO PEOPLE

The monography dedicated to bandstands continues with the analysis of the social role played by these buildings, which is also one of the reasons for their being so widespread in Europe and indeed worldwide. Providing a meeting place for music lovers who could not go to theatres or concert halls, the bandstand, principally designed as a recreational space, was also a means for spreading and divulging musical culture.

The second part of the feature focuses on Italy, with a series of specimens still standing today, the origins and history of which are reconstructed. The Italian bandstand invariably takes on a central role in public parks. The restoration of the building, where it happened, has allowed, if not the restoration of the ancient function of the past centuries, the renovation of the entire site and the preservation of a unique work, realized with mastery and worthy of being transmitted to posterity. The harmonious and aesthetically appealing forms of the gazebo are sufficient to motivate its presence in a public space.

INDEX

THE KIOSK A PARTICULAR IDEA OF LIBERTY. Have fun while learning

THE FORCE OF MUSIC. A THEATRE IN THE PARK

KIOSKS, INSTRUMENTS OF COLONIALISM.

The spread of propaganda architecture (photo gallery)

MONUMENTS OF MEMORY, SIGNS OF THE FUTURE

Restoration of historic bandstandss: Italian examples

CASTELLAMMARE DI STABIA.

The sounds of the great resonance box

NAPLES: THE GAZEBO ON THE ROYAL PROMENADE

CATANIA: BELLINI PARK COMES BACK TO LIFE WITH THE BANDSTAND

TARANTO: THE GAZEBO CITY LANDMARK

A high-class gazebo for the Caribbean

MEETING-PLACE AND ENTERTAINMENT. Towards new functions

PALERMO: A case history

THE STORY BEHIND THE GREETING. The Italian Museum of Cast Iron postcard collection