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  • Roberto Gatto performs “Rugantino Reloaded” — 80th season of the “Bonaventura Barattelli” Aquila Concert Society

    Foyer of the "V. Antonellini" Municipal Theater Theater Square, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    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. This "Reloaded"…

  • Inland Areas on the Move: That “World Apart” That Draws People In

    City Council Chamber 50 Via San Giovanni, Opi, AQ, Italy

    Italy’s inland regions are often described as “vulnerable,” yet they hold extraordinary potential for the country’s economic, social, and cultural revitalization. Part of the official program for L’Aquila, Italian Capital of Culture 2026, this event explores how to transform these regions into thriving communities and premier destinations, from hiking trails to cinematic storytelling. Organized by…

  • Recovery Sound Art: “Corde Brasiliane” Duo

    "San Salvatore" Hospital in L'Aquila 1 Lorenzo Natali Street - Coppito, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    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…

  • The Aquilani Soloists & Danusha Waskiewicz and Daniele Orlando

    Park Auditorium - Renzo Piano Avenue of the Gold Medals, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    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. The program…

  • Recovery Sound Art: “Corde Brasiliane” Duo

    Establishment of the Senior Services Center by the City of L'Aquila 1 Via Capo Croce, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    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…

  • Oscar-Worthy Italians: Screening of “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial”

    Movieplex Multiplex - L'Aquila 7 Leonardo da Vinci Street, L'Aquila

    Best Special Effects: Carlo Rambaldi — *E.T.*, 1982, directed by Steven Spielberg A retrospective celebrating the talent and mastery of Italian professionals who have made significant contributions to world cinema by winning Oscars. This retrospective highlights key figures in Italian cinema—not only directors, but also actors, screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, and costume designers—whose work has enriched…

  • Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella

    "Villa Dorotea" Long-Term Care Facility, Scoppito, Macere Via Santa Dorotea, Scoppito

    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…

  • Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella

    Santa Maria della Pace Long-Term Care Facility 153 Via Sbocco Villadonica, Fontecchio, AQ, Italy

    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…

  • Recovery Sound Art: Emilia di Pasquale and Manuela Formichella

    "San Salvatore" Hospital in L'Aquila 1 Lorenzo Natali Street - Coppito, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    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,…

  • The Entire History of Humanity in 90 Minutes, by and starring Guido Damini

    Park Auditorium - Renzo Piano Avenue of the Gold Medals, L'Aquila, AQ, Italy

    An unconventional“Lectio Magistralis”:history like you’ve never seen it before! Welcome to an experience that redefines the concept of a college lecture! Imagine a renowned historian taking the stage and, armed with irreverent cartoons and illustrations he created himself, taking you on awild ride through 3,000 years of human history. Don’t expect dusty academic tomes: this…