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SUMMARY:"Missa Pro Pace" by Nicola Piovani
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, and the *I Cantieri dell’Immaginario* festival\, the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila —on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of its founding—presents the world premiere of the *Missa Pro Pace* for soloists\, narrator\, choir\, and orchestra\, a work specially commissioned from Maestro Nicola Piovani\, one of the world’s most celebrated composers and pianists and winner of the 1999 Academy Award for Roberto Benigni’s *Life Is Beautiful *. \nA secular work structured around the five canonical sections— Kyrie\, Gloria\, Sanctus\, Benedictus\, and Agnus Dei —concluding with *Dona nobis pacem*\, the Missa Pro Pace opens with a Prelude to the Canticle of the Creatures and interweaves the music with readings by Pablo Neruda and Leo Tolstoy\, narrated by actress Barbara Ronchi\, winner of the David di Donatello Award and a nominee for five consecutive years. \nOn stage\, a world-class cast: soloists Anna Grotto (soprano)\, Aloisa Aisemberg (mezzo-soprano)\, Murat Can Güvem (tenor)\, and Toni Nězić (bass);the Umbrian Philharmonic Orchestra “Vittorio Calamani\,” an ensemble composed entirely of musicians under 35; and the Choir of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia in Rome\, prepared by Maestro Andrea Secchi. Nicola Piovani himself will conduct. The event will be recorded and broadcast nationwide by RAI Cultura\, the evening’s official media partner.   \nTickets are available at www.ciaotickets.com.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/missa-pro-pace-by-nicola-piovani/
LOCATION:San Bernardino Stairway\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts,In the Spotlight
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260711T220000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260711T220000
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SUMMARY:Inside Out – The People's Art Project by JR | Installation in Piazza Duomo
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture \, “Inside Out – The People’s Art Project by JR”—the global initiative by French artist JR\, led by ArtsFor and supported by the City of L’Aquila—culminates in L’Aquila with a large-scale collective installation: over 2\,000 black-and-white portraits of residents of L’Aquila and the areas affected by the 2009 earthquake transform Piazza Duomo into an extraordinary participatory gallery\, a collective mosaic of faces\, stories\, and identities that unites the provincial capital\, surrounding municipalities\, mountains\, and inland areas into a single visual narrative. \nOn July 11\, from 10:00 p.m. to midnight\, the entire city is invited to Piazza Duomo for a major event featuring lights and music—open to everyone with free admission: the facades of the buildings in the square will come to life with a multi-projection of portraits and behind-the-scenes images\, accompanied by an original soundtrack\, in a visually striking and emotionally powerful narrative. A unique\, not-to-be-missed event in which L’Aquila’s most beautiful square becomes a stage for the entire community.  \nThe installation remains open to the public until July 15. The project is part of the  “L’Aquila città territorio” program as part of ReStart\, and is inspired by the overarching spirit of Inside Out\, an international movement founded by JR in 2011 that has carried out over 3\,000 collective projects in 154 countries and collected 590\,000 portraits.  \nFREE ADMISSION
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/inside-out-the-peoples-art-project-by-jr-installation-in-piazza-duomo/
LOCATION:Piazza Duomo\, Piazza Duomo\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:In the Spotlight,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260704
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
DTSTAMP:20260801T092209
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SUMMARY:Roberto Bolle and Friends
DESCRIPTION:The prestigious “Roberto Bolle and Friends” gala is coming to town for the official opening of I Cantieri dell’Immaginario\, marking one of the most anticipated events on the program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026. A global icon of dance\, Roberto Bolle presents a once-in-a-lifetime event\, bringing together on stage some of the brightest stars of the international ballet scene.\nDescribed as the“gala of all galas\,”the show offers an enchanting journey through different styles and techniques\, blending the purity of the classical repertoire with the energy of modern and contemporary dance. The Étoile will perform alongside world-renowned dancers in aperfect fusion of technical virtuosity\, elegance\, and expressiveness\, sure to enchant audiences of all backgrounds.\nThis debut holds deep significance: Roberto Bolle has chosen to pay tribute to the city’s capacity for rebirth\, celebrating culture as a synthesis of identity and a vision for the future.   \nThe event\, produced by ARTEDANZA SRL and brought to L’Aquila thanks to the effortsof the L’Etoile Association led by Ornella Cerroni\, is once again a unique opportunity to witness a performance that transforms public space into a grand international stage. Blending innovation and tradition\, irony and drama\, this event kicks off a festival dedicated to the arts that promises to leave an indelible mark on the national cultural scene.  \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS (available starting May 6): www.ciaotickets.com \nCOMPLETE SCHEDULE FOR THE 2026 “CANTIERI DELL’IMMAGINARIO”: www.cantieriimmaginario.it
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/roberto-bolle-and-friends/
LOCATION:San Bernardino Stairway\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:In the Spotlight,Performance
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
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SUMMARY:Open Houses - Cultural Residences
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday\, June 28—as on every last Sunday of the month—” Open Palaces” returns – Cultural Residences: an invitation to step outside the city limits and rediscover L’Aquila through its historic palaces\, noble residences\, courtyards\, and historic spaces that have contributed\, over the centuries\, to shaping the urban and social identity of the capital of Abruzzo. \nIn addition to venues that were already “sold out” on previous Sundays (such asthe Oratorio de Nardis and the splendid Palazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti and  Palazzo Alfieri)\, on June 28\, the halls on the main floor of Palazzo Nardis will be included for the first time\, where visitors will be able to view the exhibition “Uniforms\, Decorations\, and Documents on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher\,” curated by Paolo Giuliani and organized in memory of Baron Angelo de Nardis. Thanks to the generous cooperation of the Capuchin Friars Minor\, visitors will also be able to access the ancient and precious Convent of Santa Chiara\, a place of spirituality older than the city of L’Aquila itself.  \nThe day will conclude with additional activities in historic buildings\, thanks to collaborations with cultural organizations in L’Aquila: at 6:00 p.m.\, the Archeoclub L’Aquila will host the lecture “Aquila Angioina\,” presented by Alessio Rotellini\, in the Benedict XVI Hallof the Institute of Religious Sciences\, located inthe historic Palazzo del Dottor Torquato de Nardis on Via San Marciano (reservations required via email at archeoclublaquila@gmail.com). At 9:00 p.m.\, the Euterpe Music Association will present the“Aires” concert in the picturesque setting of the courtyard of Palazzo Dragonetti ( on Via Santa Giusta)\, featuring Betty Garcés\, soprano\, and Antonia Valente\, piano (music by Berg\, Korngold\, Lecuona\, Villa-Lobos\, and Montsalvatge. Free admission while seats last).  \nDETAILED SCHEDULE FOR THE DAY \nGUIDED TOURS \n\nPalazzo Nardis ( Via San Marciano\, 9) | Guided tours every 30 minutes from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. (including a visit to the temporary exhibition “Uniforms\, Decorations\, and Documents on the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulcher”)\nOratory of the Knights of Nardis (Via San Marciano) | 12:00 p.m.\, 3:00 p.m.\, and 4:00 p.m .\nPalazzo Alfieri (Via Fortebraccio\, 54) | 10:30 a.m. and  12:00 p.m.\nPalazzo Gaglioffi-Benedetti (Via Sassa\, 15) | 10:00 a. m.–1:00 p.m. and 2:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.\nConvent of Santa Chiara ( Via Borgo Rivera) | 3:30 p.m.\n\nAll guided tours can be booked—with a donation of your choice to secure your reservation—at palazziaperti.com (for information: info@welcomeaq.com\, tel. 0862 295927 – 379 1508492). Throughout the day\, visitors are welcome to explore the courtyards of participating buildings on their own. \nCONFERENCE 6:00 p.m . – Benedict XVI Hall\, Higher Institute of Religious Sciences\, formerly the Palazzo del Dottor Torquato de Nardis (Via San Marciano\, 27). L’Aquila Angioina Speaker : Alessio Rotellini. Organized by Archeoclub L’Aquila. Reservations required: archeoclublaquila@gmail.com   \nCONCERT 9:00 p.m. – Courtyard of Palazzo Dragonetti (Via Santa Giusta\, 10).“Aires\,” featuring Betty Garcés\, soprano\, and Antonia Valente\, piano (Music by Berg\, Korngold\, Lecuona\, Villa-Lobos\, and Montsalvatge). Free admission while seats last.
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/open-houses-cultural-residences-2/
LOCATION:De Nardis Palace\, 9 Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:exhibition,In the Spotlight
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260625
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629
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SUMMARY:Medieval Cities Festival – 4th Edition | Peace and War: Walls and Bridges
DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the Festival of Medieval Cities returns to L’Aquila for its fourth edition\, sponsoredby the University of L’Aquila and the City of L’Aquila\, and curated by Amedeo Feniello and Alfonso Forgione of the University’s Department of Human Sciences. \nThe theme “Peace and War: Walls and Bridges” invites us to reflect on one of the most profound tensions of the Middle Ages and the contemporary world: peace and war not as exceptional conditions\, but as structural dimensions of political\, social\, and cultural life. In this context\, walls and bridges emerge as powerful civic metaphors—defense and boundaries on the one hand\, and passage\, exchange\, and connection on the other.  \nHistorians\, archaeologists\, art historians\, and economic historians engage in dialogue with journalists\, political scientists\, and artists in a program featuring thematic lectures\, “Dialogues” curated by Giovanni Carletti\, special lectures\, and ” Beyond the Middle Ages ” evenings featuring guests such as Lella Costa\, Dario Fabbri\, Franco Cardini\, and Anna Foa. The festival concludes with a special focus on the Fortifications of Abruzzo and the Walls of L’Aquila\, grounding the theme in the history and identity of the region.  \nFOR MORE DETAILS\, DOWNLOAD THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM
URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/medieval-cities-festival-4th-edition-peace-and-war-walls-and-bridges/
LOCATION:Castle Park\, Tagliacozzo Avenue\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Festival,In the Spotlight
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