The head of state will speak to the Italians filmed on a webcam and broadcast on the Quirinale site. A choice that testifies to the desire to be able to reach as many people as possible, including Italians living abroad. At 20.30 this evening the message will be transmitted to unified networks by Rai, Canale 5, Telemontecarlo and 36 networks of the Frt circuit. Total reserve on the content of the message. The sure thing is that it will be followed closely. Last year, more than 13 million viewers, 75.5 percent share. This year will probably be many more. The period is delicate: the end of the legislature, the beginning of the electoral campaign and the uncertainty linked to the return of acts of terrorism in the country. These are the themes for which the Italians expect directions from the Quirinale. But according to the few indications coming from the Hill, we only know that Ciampi’s message will also touch on international themes and his speech should last less than twenty minutes last year. After the speech, in front of the Quirinale there will be the symphonic concert of the orchestra of the Opera Theater of Rome, an event inaugurated by Ciampi himself. The most popular arias of the composer will be performed on the theme of the Verdi celebrations of the year: from Nabucco to Aida to the Trovatore. Security and order service will allow the influx of only three thousand people into the square, plus the two thousand that have an invitation to the stage.