BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 - ECPv6.15.14//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/ X-WR-CALDESC:Events for L'Aquila Capitale italiana della Cultura 2026 REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Rome BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0200 TZNAME:CEST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0200 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:CET DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260616T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260413T145915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T145915Z UID:6844-1781629200-1781629200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music Per-Formare: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Massimo Gallucci in *Direction as the Resurrection of Bodies: Orpheus* DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila presents a new event in the series Musica Per-Formare: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers\, in collaboration with the “A. Casella” Conservatory of Music in L’Aquila. \nThe featured speaker at the event is Prof. Marcello Gallucci\, a scholar\, professor\, and essayist from L’Aquila\, who teaches History of the Performing Arts and Literature and Philosophy of Theater at the Academy of Fine Arts in Rome. The conversation will focus on the theme “Directing as the Resurrection of Bodies: Orpheus”: an intellectual journey that traces the roots of modern directing—from dramatic theater to opera—through the intersections between Körperkultur and eurythmy\, and the author’s long collaboration with Maestro Yuri P. Lyubimov. A reflection on theater as a formative\, civic\, and collective experience\, far removed from the logic of pure entertainment. \nThe concert opens with a musical introduction by a trio from the “A. Casella” Conservatory — Raffaele Apolloni (clarinet)\, Tommaso Lungheu (violin)\, and Valentina Martino (cello) — performing “Followers” by composer Gianmarco Tuzi\, a three-part piece built around the interplay of the instruments’ timbres and dynamics. \nFREE ADMISSION. The event will be streamed live on Barattelli’s social media platforms and broadcast live on Zoom. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-per-formare-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-massimo-gallucci-in-direction-as-the-resurrection-of-bodies-orpheus/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/musica-per-formare.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T210000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260613T210000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260612T113928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T113928Z UID:6931-1781384400-1781384400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music and Architecture – Places of Time and Music | 30th Organ and Early Music Festival DESCRIPTION:As part of the program for L’Aquila 2026\, Italian Capital of Culture\, the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila kicks off the 30th edition of the Organ and Early Music Festival with a concert dedicated to sonatas\, toccatas\, and cantatas from the Italian and European Baroque periods. \nThe star of the evening is soprano Lucia Casagrande Raffi\, one of Italy’s most active performers of opera and chamber music repertoire\, accompanied by three musicians from L’Aquila: violinist Federico Cardilli\, cellist Giulio Ferretti\, and organist Ettore Maria Del Romano. The program ranges from the instrumental sonatas and toccatas of Corelli\, Vivaldi\, and Mascitti to the cantatas of Bach\, Giordani\, and Handel. \nThe concert will take place atthe Oratory of Sant’Antonio dei Cavalieri de Nardis\, a masterpiece of Baroque architecture in L’Aquila\, which houses one of Italy’s most precious original and fully functional instruments:the organ built by Luca Neri in 1650. The venue is not merely a backdrop for the event\, but an integral part of the musical experience\, embodying that dialogue between sound\, history\, and architecture that is the very soul of the entire festival. \nAdmission is free while seats are available. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-and-architecture-places-of-time-and-music-30th-organ-and-early-music-festival/ LOCATION:Oratory of St. Anthony of the Knights of Nardis\, Via San Marciano\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Post-social-Rassegna-organistica-2026-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260606T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251128T124714Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T124714Z UID:6000-1780768800-1780768800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Nanakorobi Yaoki “Fall seven times\, get up the eighth” DESCRIPTION:Concert by Fabrizio Valente\, who will perform on the shakuhachi\, a traditional Japanese wind instrument. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.fondazionedemarchis.it URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/nanakorobi-yaoki-fall-seven-times-get-up-the-eighth/ LOCATION:Cappa Cappelli Palace\, 23 Corso Vittorio Emanuele\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/concerto-fabrizio-valente.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Giorgio de Marchis Bonanni d'Ocre Foundation":MAILTO:fondazione.demarchis@gmail.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260515T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260515T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260413T143018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T143018Z UID:6850-1778868000-1778868000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:I Solisti Aquilani with Mariangela Vacatello and Marco Pierobon DESCRIPTION:A gathering of virtuosos for the 2026 Capital of Culture: I Solisti Aquilani welcome pianist Mariangela Vacatello\, a multi-award-winning performer known for her interpretive depth\, and world-renowned trumpeter Marco Pierobon. The program celebrates the dialogue between the keyboard and brass through masterpieces ranging from the Classical period to the 20th century. \nThe evening opens with Beethoven’s Concerto No. 3 (in Lachner’s rare transcription)\, continues with the 18th-century elegance of Neruda\, and culminates in Shostakovich’s famous Piano Concerto No. 1\, a brilliant work in which the piano and trumpet take center stage in a fast-paced and ironic musical exchange. An event that combines exploration of timbre with the great international repertoire. \nSUMMARY OF THE PROGRAM\nBeethoven: Concerto No. 3\, Op. 37 (string version)\nNeruda: Concerto in E-flat Major for Trumpet and Strings\nShostakovich: Concerto No. 1\, Op. 35\, for piano\, trumpet\, and strings \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nhttps://www.solistiaquilani.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/i-solisti-aquilani-with-mariangela-vacatello-and-marco-pierobon/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/i-solisti-aquilani-con-mariangela-vacatello.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260512T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260413T141840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T141840Z UID:6846-1778605200-1778605200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music Per-Formare: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Francesco Marola: *Don Giovanni* in the Romantic Tradition: From Mozart to E.T.A. Hoffmann’s Story DESCRIPTION:The “Musica Per-Formare” series\, organized by the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, continues with a prestigious event dedicated to one of the most iconic figures in European culture. Prof. Francesco Marola\, a professor at the University of L’Aquila\, will guide the audience on a literary and philosophical journey exploring the evolution of “Don Giovanni” from 17th-century comic theater to its complex Romantic reimagining. The discussion will explore how E.T.A. Hoffmann’s restlessness and the influences of Goethe’s *Faust* transformed Mozart’s libertine into a tragic hero hungry for the absolute. \nThe event\, sponsored by the City of L’Aquila\, will feature an exceptional musical prelude in collaboration with the “A. Casella” Conservatory. The METIS Trio will premiere“Moto Perpetuo”by the young composer Francesco Brandolini\, a contemporary work that explores dynamic combinations based on hexatonal scales. The event represents a valuable opportunity for multidisciplinary exploration\, weaving together sound and words in the heart of the historic center\, reaffirming L’Aquila’s role as an international cultural hub. \nFREE ADMISSION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-per-formare-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-francesco-marola-don-giovanni-in-the-romantic-tradition-from-mozart-to-e-t-a-hoffmanns-story/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/musica-per-formare-francesco-marola.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260509T103000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260422T085251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260422T085251Z UID:6859-1778322600-1778322600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella DESCRIPTION:The final event of the successful Recovery Sound Art project will take place at the Villa Volpe Nursing Home in Ofena. Organized by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese in collaboration with the “A. Casella” Conservatory\, the series concludes a series of eighteen events held as part of L’Aquila’s designation as the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture. Pianist Emilia Di Pasquale and soprano Manuela Formichella will present a selection of pieces by Zimarino\, Di Jorio\, and Respighi\, many of which were inspired by the poetry of Gabriele D’Annunzio. This concluding tribute blends folk roots with contemporary sensibilities\, bringing “great music” even to the most remote corners of the region to convey a message of lasting cultural inclusion. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-emilia-di-pasquale-and-manuela-formichella-5/ LOCATION:Villa Volpe – Senior Living Facility\, Colonia Frasca District\, Ofena\, AQ\, 67025\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/rsa-villa-volpe-maggio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260508T103000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260123T175646Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T175646Z UID:6703-1778236200-1778236200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella DESCRIPTION:At the L’Aquila Senior Services Center\, the Recovery Sound Art project is reaching its final stages\, confirming its vocation as a musical “social laboratory.” The event\, part of the L’ Aquila 2026 initiatives\, features soprano Manuela Formichella and pianist Emilia Di Pasquale \, with an introduction by Grazia Pezzopane . The “Terra di Mezzo” program aims to give a voice back to musicians born in a borderland\, celebrating iconic figures such as Francesco Paolo Tosti. This high-quality artistic event is dedicated to the city’s seniors\, honoring a historical memory that deserves to be preserved through the emotion of live music. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-emilia-di-pasquale-and-manuela-formichella-4/ LOCATION:Establishment of the Senior Services Center by the City of L’Aquila\, 1 Via Capo Croce\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rsa-centro-anziani-maggio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260507T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260507T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260123T175624Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T175624Z UID:6700-1778173200-1778173200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella DESCRIPTION:The lobby of the Information Center at San Salvatore Hospital in L’Aquila is transformed into a unique stage for the closing event of Recovery Sound Art. This project by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese\, an integral part of the program for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, brings the great tradition of Abruzzo’s composers to patients\, staff\, and visitors. Artists Emilia Di Pasquale (piano) and Manuela Formichella (soprano) will take the audience on a historical and poetic journey through the 19th and 20th centuries. By performing works by composers such as Tosti and Marcacci\, the event highlights the ISA’s commitment to transforming healthcare settings into spaces for cultural and human renewal. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-emilia-di-pasquale-and-manuela-formichella-3/ LOCATION:“San Salvatore” Hospital in L’Aquila\, 1 Lorenzo Natali Street - Coppito\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rsa-san-salvatore-maggio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260505T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260505T103000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260123T175559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T175559Z UID:6694-1777977000-1777977000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella DESCRIPTION:Music as an expression of hospitality and beauty comes to the Santa Maria della Pace Nursing Home in Fontecchio with the fourth cycle of Recovery Sound Art. As part of the initiatives included in the “L’Aquila 2026” dossier\, the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese presents a musical journey that rediscovers the cultural identity of the region. Soprano Manuela Formichella and pianist Emilia Di Pasquale will perform a repertoire ranging from salon romances to the modern sensibilities of Respighi and Di Jorio. Special attention will be given to pieces set to verses by Gabriele D’Annunzio\, celebrating the deep connection between music and Abruzzese literature. An unmissable event to rediscover the therapeutic value of art in the heart of the Crater. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-emilia-di-pasquale-and-manuela-formichella-2/ LOCATION:Santa Maria della Pace Long-Term Care Facility\, 153 Via Sbocco Villadonica\, Fontecchio\, AQ\, 67020\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rsa-fontecchio-maggio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260504T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260504T120000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260123T175100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T175100Z UID:6691-1777888800-1777896000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella DESCRIPTION:The Recovery Sound Art project\, sponsored by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, kicks off its final series at the RSA Villa Dorotea in Scoppito. The event features the duo of pianist Emilia Di Pasquale and soprano Manuela Formichella\, with the participation of speaker Grazia Pezzopane. The program\, titled “Terra di mezzo\,” is a refined tribute to Abruzzo composers who have successfully blended the legacy of the Neapolitan school with influences from the Marche region. Through the music of Tosti\, Braga\, and Zimarino\, music becomes a tool for connection and well-being\, bringing artistic excellence to care facilities for a barrier-free experience of cultural sharing. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-emilia-di-pasquale-and-manuela-formichella/ LOCATION:“Villa Dorotea” Long-Term Care Facility\, Scoppito\, Macere\, Via Santa Dorotea\, Scoppito\, 67019 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/rsa-villa-dorotea-maggio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260430T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260430T103000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260109T112043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T112043Z UID:6594-1777545000-1777545000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: “Corde Brasiliane” Duo DESCRIPTION:The Recovery Sound Art project\, sponsored by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, brings the magic of Brazilian music to places of healing. The “Corde Brasiliane” Duo\, featuring guitarists Gianluca Persichetti and Massimo Aureli\, offers a refined musical journey through Bossa Nova\, Samba\, Choro\, and Maxixe. Through the music of Jobim\, Nazareth\, and Piazzolla\, the artists create an intimate and engaging dialogue\, designed to offer comfort and well-being to the community. A listening experience that transforms the healthcare setting into a space of beauty and shared connection. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-corde-brasiliane-duo-4/ LOCATION:Establishment of the Senior Services Center by the City of L’Aquila\, 1 Via Capo Croce\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/duo-corde-brasiliane-30-aprile.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260429T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260429T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260413T135532Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T135532Z UID:6843-1777485600-1777485600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Aquilani Soloists & Danusha Waskiewicz and Daniele Orlando DESCRIPTION:A dialogue among exceptional string musicians for the 2026 Capital of Culture: I Solisti Aquilani join forces with renowned violist Danusha Waskiewicz\, former principal violist of the Berliner Philharmoniker\, and concertmaster Daniele Orlando. The concert celebrates the legacy of Claudio Abbado through Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante K 364\, a masterpiece of balance and lyricism. \nThe program then explores the sounds of the 20th century with Hindemith’s solemn *Trauermusik* and the energy of Bartók’s *Folksongs*\, enriched by Paolo Marzocchi ’s arrangements for*Albanian Song*. An event of international prestige featuring two world-renowned soloists and the finest chamber music ensemble from L’Aquila. \nSUMMARY OF THE PROGRAM\nMozart: Sinfonia Concertante\, K. 364\nHindemith: *Trauermusik* for viola and strings\nBartók: Folk Songs and Albanian Song (arr. P. Marzocchi) \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nhttps://www.solistiaquilani.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-aquilani-soloists-danusha-waskiewicz-and-daniele-orlando/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/i-solisti-aquilani-danusha-waskiewicz-daniele-orlando.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260429T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260429T103000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251128T091439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T091439Z UID:6392-1777458600-1777458600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: “Corde Brasiliane” Duo DESCRIPTION:The Recovery Sound Art project\, sponsored by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, brings the magic of Brazilian music to places of healing. The “Corde Brasiliane” Duo\, featuring guitarists Gianluca Persichetti and Massimo Aureli\, offers a refined musical journey through Bossa Nova\, Samba\, Choro\, and Maxixe. Through the music of Jobim\, Nazareth\, and Piazzolla\, the artists create an intimate and engaging dialogue\, designed to offer comfort and well-being to the community. A listening experience that transforms the healthcare setting into a space of beauty and shared connection. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-corde-brasiliane-duo-3/ LOCATION:“San Salvatore” Hospital in L’Aquila\, 1 Lorenzo Natali Street - Coppito\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/duo-corde-brasiliane-29-aprile.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260426T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260427T075835 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260206T094253Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T094253Z UID:6734-1777226400-1777276715@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Roberto Gatto performs "Rugantino Reloaded" — 80th season of the "Bonaventura Barattelli" Aquila Concert Society DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the conclusion of the prestigious 80th season of the “Bonaventura Barattelli” Aquila Concert Society\, renowned jazz drummer Roberto Gatto is presenting an extraordinary project. The new version of “Roberto Gatto Plays Rugantino” will be premiered—a jazz reinterpretation that\, twenty-five years later\, renews the tribute to the iconic music of Armando Trovajoli. \nThis “Reloaded” edition features brand-new arrangements and a fresh musical approach\, performed by an exceptional ensemble that brings together some of the biggest stars of Italian jazz\, including Alessandro Lanzoni\, Gabriele Mirabassi\, and Rosario Giuliani. The project transforms the famous musical comedy into a vibrant narrative\, where the story of the Trastevere tough guy is infused with rhythmic energy and sophisticated harmonies. \nThe decision to premiere this work in the city underscores Roberto Gatto ‘s deep connection to the Abruzzo capital\, strengthened by his teaching activity at the “A. Casella” Conservatory and his long-standing collaboration with Barattelli. This concert builds a bridge between the great tradition of Italian musical theater and the innovation of contemporary jazz \, offering audiences a beloved work in a completely new and engaging guise. \nFOR MORE INFORMATION\nwww.barattelli.it URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/roberto-gatto-performs-rugantino-reloaded-80th-season-of-the-bonaventura-barattelli-aquila-concert-society/ LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/roberto-gatto-plays-rugantino-reloaded.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260423T103000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260423T103000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251128T090720Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T090720Z UID:5971-1776940200-1776940200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: “Corde Brasiliane” Duo DESCRIPTION:The Recovery Sound Art project\, sponsored by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, brings the magic of Brazilian music to places of healing. The “Corde Brasiliane” Duo\, featuring guitarists Gianluca Persichetti and Massimo Aureli\, offers a refined musical journey through Bossa Nova\, Samba\, Choro\, and Maxixe. Through the music of Jobim\, Nazareth\, and Piazzolla\, the artists create an intimate and engaging dialogue\, designed to offer comfort and well-being to the community. A listening experience that transforms the healthcare setting into a space of beauty and shared connection. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-corde-brasiliane-duo/ LOCATION:Santa Maria della Pace Long-Term Care Facility\, 153 Via Sbocco Villadonica\, Fontecchio\, AQ\, 67020\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/duo-corde-brasiliane.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260422T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260422T100000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251128T090021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251128T090021Z UID:6388-1776852000-1776852000@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Recovery Sound Art: “Corde Brasiliane” Duo DESCRIPTION:The Recovery Sound Art project\, sponsored by the Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese for L’Aquila\, Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, brings the magic of Brazilian music to places of healing. The “Corde Brasiliane” Duo\, featuring guitarists Gianluca Persichetti and Massimo Aureli\, offers a refined musical journey through Bossa Nova\, Samba\, Choro\, and Maxixe. Through the music of Jobim\, Nazareth\, and Piazzolla\, the artists create an intimate and engaging dialogue\, designed to offer comfort and well-being to the community. A listening experience that transforms the healthcare setting into a space of beauty and shared connection. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/recovery-sound-art-corde-brasiliane-duo-2/ LOCATION:“Villa Dorotea” Long-Term Care Facility\, Scoppito\, Macere\, Via Santa Dorotea\, Scoppito\, 67019 CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/duo-corde-brasiliane.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260421T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260421T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251218T084641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251218T084641Z UID:6479-1776790800-1776790800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music to Shape: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers - Cesare Scarton: "Directing in Opera" DESCRIPTION:As part of the “Musica Per-Formare” project organized by the “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila\, promoted in conjunction with L’Aquila’s designation as the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture\, a high-profile event dedicated tothe evolution of opera direction will be held. The event’s featured speaker is Cesare Scarton\, a director\, professor\, and vocal expert\, who will analyze how opera direction has evolved since the 1950s.\nThrough an analysis of various productions of Giuseppe Verdi’s *La traviata* —from the most traditional to the most experimental—Scarton will illustrate how opera serves as a mirror of society and a witness to the changes of our time.\nThe event\, in keeping with the spirit of “L’Aquila: City of the Multiverse\,” bridges the gap between theoretical reflection and new creativity: during the event\, the world premiere of “To Descent” for violin\, cello\, and piano—a new composition by the young talent Gabriele Pingue—will be performed by the METIS Trio. This moment of dialogue between established artists and the next generation reinforces L’Aquila’s role as a laboratory open to the arts. \nFREE ADMISSION\nThe event is being streamed live on the Società Aquilana dei Concerti’s Facebook page. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-to-shape-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-cesare-scarton-directing-in-opera/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/cesare-scarton-musica-per-formare.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260419T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260419T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260105T110745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T110745Z UID:6554-1776621600-1776621600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Ars Trio and Ars Ludi - 80th Season of the "Bonaventura Barattelli" Aquila Concert Society DESCRIPTION:ARS TRIO OF ROME\nLaura Pietrocini\, piano\nMarco Fiorentini\, violin\nValeriano Taddeo\, cello \nARS LUDI\n; Antonio Caggiano\, Rodolfo Rossi\, Gian Luca Ruggeri on percussion \nMusic by Ives\, Takemitsu\, and Shostakovich \nA special event marks the 80th season of the “B. Barattelli” Aquila Concert Society. The stars of the event arethe Ars Trio of Rome\, a leading force in Italian chamber music\, and the percussion ensemble Ars Ludi\, winner of the prestigious Silver Lion at the 2022 Venice Music Biennale. \nThe program explores the 20th century through the themes of “quotation” and sonic memory. The opening features the genius of Charles Ives with his Trio\, a work that blends classical and folk music in a revolutionary polyrhythmic composition. This is followed by the ethereal poetry of Tōru Takemitsu’s *Rain Tree*\, a piece for three percussionists inspired by Japanese aesthetics\, in which sound emerges from silence like raindrops. \nThe highlight of the evening is Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 15\, presented in Viktor Derevianko’s historic chamber music arrangement for trio and percussion. An enigmatic work\, approved by the composer himself\, in which references to Rossini and Wagner become clues to an intimate and allusive spiritual testament. An unmissable musical journey that combines tradition and experimentation in the heart of L’Aquila\, the 2026 Capital of Culture. \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nwww.barattelli.it URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/ars-trio-and-ars-ludi-80th-season-of-the-bonaventura-barattelli-aquila-concert-society/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/ards-ludi-ars-trio.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260418T203000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260418T203000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260105T105128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T105128Z UID:6549-1776544200-1776544200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Face to Face with St. Francis\, Poet of God and the World DESCRIPTION:Concert by the Symphony Orchestra\nMarking the 800th anniversary of the death of St. Francis of Assisi\nISA Commission for choir\, orchestra\, narrator\, and soloist—world premiere\n51st Concert Season \nClosing concert of the 51st season featuring a special project dedicated to St. Francis\, whose 800th anniversary of his death will be observed in 2026\, with an ambitious world premiere for choir\, orchestra\, narrator\, and soloist\, commissioned by the ISA from Roberto Molinelli and titled *Face to Face with St. Francis\, Poet of God and the World*\, featuring Davide Rondoni as the author of the text and narrator\, and Simona Molinari as the soloist. \nFREE ADMISSION WHILE SEATS LAST \nFOR MORE INFORMATION: https://sinfonicaabruzzese.eu/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/face-to-face-with-st-francis-poet-of-god-and-the-world/ LOCATION:Basilica of St. Bernardino\, Via S. Bernardino\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/faccia-a-faccia-con-san-francesco-poeta-di-dio-e-del-mondo.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260414T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260414T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260413T121653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T121653Z UID:6835-1776189600-1776189600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Aquilani Soloists & Mario Brunello DESCRIPTION:An exceptional event for L’Aquila 2026: renowned cellist Mario Brunello\, the first European winner of the Tchaikovsky Competition\, joins I Solisti Aquilani in the dual role of soloist and conductor. The program\, titled“The Romantic Cello and the Voices of the East\,” spans different eras and sensibilities\, beginning with the lyricism of Franz Schubert—featuring the Overture D8 and the famous “Arpeggione” Sonata — and moving on to the intense\, 20th-century atmospheres of Mieczysław Weinberg\, whose Concertino\, Op. 43 bis\, and Sinfonietta No. 2. \nAn internationally renowned artistic collaboration that brings together Brunello’s sound exploration with the chamber music excellence of L’Aquila\, celebrating music as a universal language of rebirth and beauty in the heart of Italy’s Capital of Culture. \nPROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS\nSchubert: Overture D8 and “Arpeggione” Sonata (string version)\n; Weinberg: Concertino\, Op. 43 bis\, and Sinfonietta No. 2\, Op. 74 \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nhttps://www.solistiaquilani.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-aquilani-soloists-mario-brunello/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/i-solisti-aquilani-e-mario-brunello.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="The Aquilani Soloists":MAILTO:info@solistiaquilani.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260412T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260412T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260105T102633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T102633Z UID:6539-1776016800-1776016800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Accademia Saxophone Quartet - "80th Season of the 'Bonaventura Barattelli' Aquila Concert Society" DESCRIPTION:The “B. Barattelli” Concert Society of L’Aquila celebrates the excellence of chamber music in Abruzzo with the return of the Accademia Saxophone Quartet. On the occasion of the Barattelli’s 80th season\, the ensemble—composed of Gaetano Di Bacco\, Enzo Filippetti\, Giuseppe Berardini\, and Fabrizio Paoletti —celebrates a historic connection with the city that began right here in L’Aquila in 1984. \nThe program offers a musical journey through the versatility of the saxophone: from Singelée’s 19th-century works to the French sophistication of Françaix\, all the way to Romero’s South American rhythms. The highlight of the evening will be the world premiere of “Respiri di quiete mobile\,” a work commissioned from composer Fabio Massimo Capogrosso to mark Barattelli’s 80th anniversary. \nThe concert will conclude with the stirring “Cinemadinote” suite\, a tribute to the unforgettable soundtracks of Nino Rota and Ennio Morricone. An unmissable event that combines musicological research and cinematic inspiration in the heart of the 2026 Capital of Culture. \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS:\nhttps://barattelli.it/ URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/accademia-saxophone-quartet-80th-season-of-the-bonaventura-barattelli-aquila-concert-society/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/quartetto-sassofoni-accademia.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260411T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260411T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260105T092302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T092302Z UID:6261-1775930400-1775930400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music That Tells a Story: Nino Rota DESCRIPTION:“SUONI DEL SUD” REGIONAL SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA \nFederico MONDELCI\, conductor and soloist \nN. ROTA Concerto for Strings \nDances from *The Leopard* \nFellini Suite \nThe Istituzione Sinfonica Abruzzese presents “Music That Tells a Story: Nino Rota\,” a concert by the “I Suoni del Sud” Regional Orchestra\, part of its 51st concert season. The evening is a tribute to the narrative power of Nino Rota’s music\, which evokes timeless images and atmospheres. The program features the Concerto per Archi\, the famous “Ballabili” from *The Leopard*\, and the evocative *Fellini Suite*—works that trace the deep connection between music and cinema. At the podium and as soloist\, Federico Mondelci—a performer of great sensitivity—guides the orchestra on a sonic journey through elegance\, memory\, and musical storytelling. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-that-tells-a-story-nino-rota/ LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/orchestra-scaled.png ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260410T183000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260410T183000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260206T083133Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T083133Z UID:6741-1775845800-1775845800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Casella Soloists - itARTS Festival - Back to L'Aquila: Conservatory Festival DESCRIPTION:On April 10\, the Academic Orchestra of the “A. Casella” Conservatory will officially close the ItARTS Festival with a prestigious symphonic tribute to the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture. \nThe ItARTS project is coming to a close after a series of cultural events and international exchanges that brought the city to life between February and April. To celebrate the festival’s conclusion\, the event is scheduled for April 10 in the picturesque setting of the “Renzo Piano” Auditorium in L’Aquila. \nThe highlight of the evening will be a prestigious symphonic concert for piano and orchestra performed bythe Accademica Orchestra. The program is entirely dedicated to the works of Alfredo Casella\, a central figure in 20th-century Italian music and the inspiration behind the city’s conservatory’s identity. \nThe event not only marks the conclusion of a successful festival but also serves as a solemn tribute to L’Aquila during its year as the Italian Capital of Culture. The choice of this repertoire underscores the city’s central role in national artistic promotion\, combining the prestige of academic institutions with the cultural vision for 2026. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-casella-soloists-itarts-festival-back-to-laquila-conservatory-festival/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/itARTS.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CA. Casella%E2%80%9D Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:direttore@consaq.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260406T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260406T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260223T142347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260223T142347Z UID:6776-1775494800-1775494800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music That Unites: When Music Mends What Time Cannot Erase by L’Orchestra Jazz Che Vorrei L’Aquila – Notes in the Multiverse DESCRIPTION:Concert by the “Orchestra Jazz che Vorrei L’Aquila” at the City of L’Aquila’s Senior Services Center to mark the anniversary of the 2009 earthquake. \nPROGRAM: \n3:30 p.m. – Sound check\n4:15 p.m. – Doors open for hotel guests\n4:30 p.m. – Doors open for the general public\n5:00 p.m. – Concert\n6:00 p.m. – Closing remarks \nFOR MORE INFORMATION:\nKatia Di Michele\n3286661755\nAngelo Bernardi\n3450534437 URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-that-unites-when-music-mends-what-time-cannot-erase-by-lorchestra-jazz-che-vorrei-laquila-notes-in-the-multiverse/ LOCATION:Establishment of the Senior Services Center by the City of L’Aquila\, 1 Via Capo Croce\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LOrchestra-Jazz-Che-Vorrei-LAquila.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Top Teatro Opera Project Association":MAILTO:associazionetop@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260401 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260405 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251210T110552Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T110552Z UID:7056-1775001600-1775347199@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music Campus: The Jazz Orchestra I’d Like to See in L’Aquila – Notes in the Multiverse DESCRIPTION:“Notes in the Multiverse” CAMPUS\n\nThe Music Campus is an educational and artistic development program designed for young musicians eager to grow through ensemble work\, listening\, and collaboration. During the four-day residency\, participants will work in groups\, delving deeper into the repertoire and preparing for the final concert on April 6\, which marks the conclusion of the program. \n\n\nThe campus will host two highly experienced musicians and instructors: Giancarlo Schiaffini\, a leading figure in the jazz scene\, and Tullio Visioli\, a professor of “Musicology and Music Education” at LUMSA University in Rome\, as well as a trainer and speaker at conferences and seminars on music pedagogy\, musical inclusion\, choral music\, musical composition\, and phoniatrics. \n\n\n The campus will be a residential program: participants will stay in a hotel\, enjoying an immersive and shared experience. After dinner\, there will be time for creativity\, with evenings featuring musical games\, improvisation activities\, and informal socializing—opportunities to grow artistically\, interact with leading professionals\, and experience music as a collective endeavor. \n\n\nFOR MORE INFORMATION:\nKatia Di Michele: 3286661755\nAngelo Bernardi: 3450534437 URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-campus-the-jazz-orchestra-id-like-to-see-in-laquila-notes-in-the-multiverse/ LOCATION:La Valle dell’Aquila Hotel\, 25 Via Fura\, L'Aquila\, L'Aquila\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/LOrchestra-Jazz-Che-Vorrei-LAquila.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Top Teatro Opera Project Association":MAILTO:associazionetop@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260329T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260329T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260105T094917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T094917Z UID:6530-1774807200-1774807200@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Schubert's "Armida" Quartet - 80th Season of the "Bonaventura Barattelli" Aquila Concert Society DESCRIPTION:The star of this first event is the Armida Quartet\, an internationally renowned ensemble composed of violinists Martin Fulda and Wojciech Koprowski\, violist Teresa Schwamm\, and cellist Peter-Philipp Staemmler. The quartet made a name for itself on the international scene by winning first prize at the ARD Competition in Munich in 2012 and is now recognized for the high quality of its performances and the originality of its artistic projects. Active in Europe’s major musical centers\, the quartet is distinguished by a rigorous yet innovative approach to the repertoire.\nDeparting from the chronological order of composition\, this first concert brings together two emblematic works from Schubert’s oeuvre: the String Quartet No. 9 in G minor\, D. 173\, an early work of great freshness and verve\, and the monumental String Quartet No. 15 in G major\, Op. 161\, D. 887\, a masterpiece of his mature period\, characterized by extraordinary expressive richness and a dramatic tension of rare intensity.\nThis quartet cycle is presented not only as a tribute to one of the greatest composers—considered Beethoven’s heir—but also asa unique opportunity to experience Schubert’s captivating and passionate music. \nFOR INFORMATION AND TICKETS\nwww.barattelli.it URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/schuberts-armida-quartet-80th-season-of-the-bonaventura-barattelli-aquila-concert-society/ LOCATION:Park Auditorium – Renzo Piano\, Avenue of the Gold Medals\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Armida-Quartett-foto-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260328T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260328T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251223T111640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251223T111640Z UID:6550-1774720800-1774720800@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:The Carnival of the Animals DESCRIPTION:The program opens with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Concerto No. 10 in E-flat major for two pianos and orchestra\, K. 365\, a masterpiece of the double-piano repertoire composed in 1779. The work\, likely intended for performance by Mozart himself and his sister Nannerl\, is distinguished by the lively dialogue between the two pianos\, supported by brilliant and elegant orchestration that showcases the composer’s ability to blend expressive freshness with formal refinement\, giving rise to a musical conversation rich in ideas and contrasts. \nNext\, the highlight of the concerts: *The Carnival of the Animals*\, Camille Saint-Saëns’s famous “zoological fantasy\,” composed in 1886. Structured in 14 short scenes\, the work is an ironic and refined musical play in which the composer portrays animals and characters through timbres\, rhythms\, and musical references. From the lion’s solemn march to the clucking of the hens\, from the lightness of the aquarium to the swan’s famous elegance\, each piece is characterized by brilliant and imaginative writing\, capable of evoking evocative and at times satirical atmospheres. \nThe Main Characters \nPatricia Khachkalyan Gomes A Portuguese-Armenian oboist and conductor\, she is currently a student at the Royal College of Music in London. She has led various projects in the United Kingdom as principal conductor and artistic director and has conducted several ensembles. This season\, she continues her work as conductor and artistic director with Nova Philharmonia and assumes the same role with the Madeira Youth Sinfonia Orchestra. \nSergio Marchegiani and Marco Schiavo form a duo acclaimed by audiences and international critics alike for their highly personal style\, the natural flow of their musical expression\, the beauty of their sound\, and the intensity and overwhelming energy of their performances. They have given hundreds of concerts around the world\, performing in the most prestigious venues. \nGiampiero Mancini\, actor and voice-over artist\, Giampiero Mancini is a versatile actor and director who works in monologues\, musicals\, spoken-word theater\, and musical theater. He also acts in television dramas\, TV series\, and films for both television and the big screen. He lends his voice to voice-overs and radio dramas and hosts television programs. He collaborates regularly with symphony orchestras as a stage actor\, director\, and dramaturg. He works as an acting coach for actors and singers\, including Andrea Bocelli. In 2003\, he founded the S.M.O. LAB acting workshop in Pescara\, where he serves as artistic director and instructor. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/the-carnival-of-the-animals/ LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Screenshot-2025-12-23-alle-12.13.56.png ORGANIZER;CN="Abruzzo Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:segreteria.generale@sinfonicaabruzzese.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260326T000000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260401T000000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260326T155857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T155857Z UID:6808-1774483200-1775001600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Creative Connections: Italy-China ItARTS International Cultural Hub DESCRIPTION:From March 26 to April 1\, 2026\, L’Aquila will become the hub of a prestigious international artistic exchange through the “Creative Connections” initiative . The project\, part of the broader ItARTS-PNRR program managed by the “A. Casella” Conservatory of Music\, was created to foster creative dialogue and educational collaboration between leading Italian and Chinese academic institutions. \nThe event is officially part of L’Aquila’s bid to become the 2026 Italian Capital of Culture through the “L’Aquilarthe” project and is sponsored by the City of L’Aquila. \nThe activities will take place at venues that symbolize artistic education in L’Aquila: the “Alfredo Casella” Conservatory of Music\,the Academy of Fine Arts\, and the Pile Multipurpose Center. The initiative involves collaboration with leading partners such as Saint Louis College of Music\, the PolytechnicUniversity of Turin\, andthe University of L’Aquila. URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/creative-connections-italy-china-itarts-international-cultural-hub/ LOCATION:AQ CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/creative-connections-itarts-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CA. Casella%E2%80%9D Conservatory of Music":MAILTO:direttore@consaq.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260324T170000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260324T170000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20251216T121802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T121802Z UID:6475-1774371600-1774371600@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Music Per-Formare: Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers — Schubert’s Quartets as Told by Music Critic Sandro Cappelletto DESCRIPTION:Sandro Cappelletto\nThe Quartets of Franz Schubert \nAs part of “Musica Per-Formare. Dialogues Between Sounds\, Words\, and New Cultural Frontiers\,” a project promoted by the L’Aquila Concert Society “Bonaventura\nBarattelli” as part of L’Aquila: Italian Capital of Culture 2026\, renowned music critic Sandro Cappelletto discusses “Franz Schubert’s String Quartets.”\nSchubert composed fifteen string quartets\, in addition to various separate movements\, between 1812 and 1826. Only one—the String Quartet in A minor\, D. 804—was published during the composer’s lifetime. Of the other fourteen\, nine were made available before 1870 by the publisher Peters\, and the remainder appeared in print in 1890 as part of the complete edition of his works\, published in forty volumes by Breitkopf & Haertel between 1884 and 1897. “The most daring and free-spirited of all modern musicians”—this is how Robert Schumann described Franz Schubert\, whose final years have been the subject of studies\, research\, and a publication by Sandro Cappelletto. \nFREE ADMISSION URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/music-per-formare-dialogues-between-sounds-words-and-new-cultural-frontiers-schuberts-quartets-as-told-by-music-critic-sandro-cappelletto/ LOCATION:Palazzo di Paola Cultural Workshop\, 95 Corso Vittorio Emanuele II\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/musica-per-formare-dialoghi-tra-suoni-parole-e-nuove-frontiere-culturali-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260322T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Rome:20260322T180000 DTSTAMP:20260824T015531 CREATED:20260206T091745Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T091745Z UID:6730-1774202400-1774202400@laquila2026.it SUMMARY:Piano Recital by Nikoaj Luganskij - 80th Season of the "Bonaventura Barattelli" Aquila Concert Society DESCRIPTION:The concert series featuring leading pianists from the international scene\, part of the 80th season of the “B. Barattelli” Aquila Concert Society\, continues with the great Nikolai Luganskij. The pianist is internationally renowned for his interpretations of Rachmaninoff\, Prokofiev\, Chopin\, and Debussy. He has received numerous awards for his recordings and artistic achievements. He collaborates regularly with the world’s greatest conductors and is frequently invited by leading Two years after his last performance in L’Aquila\, he presents a program featuring three works representative of the Romantic aesthetic. In 1839\, Robert Schumann and Fryderyk Chopin\, far from home and facing difficult circumstances\, composed three piano masterpieces. In Vienna\, Schumann wrote *The Vienna Carnival*\, Op. 26\, and the *Humoresque*\, Op. 20\, while Chopin completed the 24 Preludes\, Op. 28\, in Valldemossa\, Spain. The three works are composed of short\, contrasting episodes that are self-contained. The “Viennese Carnival” is a sonata in disguise—brilliant and irreverent—with a hidden reference to “La Marseillaise.” The *Humoresque*\, written in a week “between laughter and tears\,” blends irony and intimacy within a broad and ever-changing structure. Chopin’s 24 Preludes\, inspired by Bach’s model\, follow the circle of fifths but stand as independent pieces. Each prelude embodies a distinct character\, ranging from virtuosic flair to lyricism and feverish restlessness. Music born of unease\, yet destined for eternal beauty. A must-see concert event for piano enthusiasts and for the chance to hear one of the world’s greatest performers. https://barattelli.it/eventi/nikolai-lugansky-pianoforte/ \nAdmission fee:\nwww.barattelli.it URL:https://laquila2026.it/en/evento/piano-recital-by-nikoaj-luganskij-80th-season-of-the-bonaventura-barattelli-aquila-concert-society/ LOCATION:Foyer of the “V. Antonellini” Municipal Theater\, Theater Square\, L'Aquila\, AQ\, 67100\, Italy CATEGORIES:Music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://laquila2026.it/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Pianist-Nikolay-Lugansky-06.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="%E2%80%9CB. Barattelli%E2%80%9D Aquila Concert Society Music Organization":MAILTO:barattelliconcerti@barattelli.it END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR