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Antichi Organi

Music

From 5 September to 14 November, the 39th edition of the Antichi Organi festival will be held. A heritage to be preserved.

Program

Giulio Mercati

When: 5 September, 9 p.m.
Where: Abbazia San Colombano, Bobbio
Giulio Mercati – organ
San Bernardo Vocal Ensemble

Marco Ruggeri

When: 12 September, 9 p.m.
Where: Church of St John the Baptist, Castelvetro Piacentino
Marco Ruggeri, organ
Cremonese Polyphonic Choir
Federico Mantovani, conductor

Nicola Gandolfo

When: 13 September, 9 p.m.
Where: Church of St Columbanus, Muradello
Nicola Gandolfo, organ
Angelica Antonini, soprano

Andrea Palladio Quartet

When: 19 September, 9 p.m.
Where: Church of St Peter the Apostle, San Pedretto
Andrea Palladio Quartet
Enrico Zanovello, organ – Jimin Oh, soprano – Michele Antonello, oboe – Steno Boesso, bassoon

Roberto Bonetto

When: 20 September, 9 p.m.
Where: Church of St James, Ponte dell’Olio
Roberto Bonetto, organ
Plamena Angelova, soprano
‘I Cantori di Casaliggio’ Choir
Rossella Pecoli, conductor

Riccardo Cova

When: 27 September, 6 pm
Where: Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Trevozzo
Riccardo Cova – organ
Sara Scippe – soprano
Free Spierit Choir
Rossella Pecoli – conductor

Michele Mazzoni, Leonardo Calori

When: 26 September, 6 p.m.
Where: Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Trevozzo
Michele Mazzoni, Leonardo Calori, organ
“C. Verdi” vocal ensemble
Gianluca Feccia, conductor

Viviana Romoli

When: 27 September, 9 p.m.
Where: Collegiate Church of San Fiorenzo, Fiorenzuola D’Arda
Viviana Romoli, organ
Giuseppe Dal Bianco, duduk and transverse flute
Gianluigi Ghiringhelli, Stefano Guadagnini – countertenors
Vox Mundi vocal ensemble
Dionilla Morlacchini – conductor

Quam Pulchra es – Musica Madre Divina

When: 2 October, 9 p.m.
Where: Collegiate Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Castell’Arquato
Quam Pulchra es – Musica Madre Divina
Silvia Frigato, soprano
Vocal ensemble of the Monteverdi Conservatoire of Cremona
Labirinto Vantivelli – Gian Andrea Guerra, conductor

Michele Mazzoni with the Pontolliese Wind Band

When: 3 October, 9 p.m.
Where: Church of San Germano, Podenzano
Michele Mazzoni, organ
Pontolliese Wind Band 1752 – Edoardo Mazzoni, conductor

Riccardo Cova

When: 4 October, 9 p.m.
Where: Church of St Peter the Apostle, Campremoldo Sopra
Riccardo Cova, organ
‘I Cantori di Casaliggio’ Choir – Rossella Pecoli, conductor

Stefano Manfredini

When: 10 October, 9 p.m.
Where: Church of St Paul the Apostle, Ziano
Stefano Manfredini, organ
Francesco Gibellini, trumpet
‘I Cantori di Casaliggio’ Choir – Rossella Pecoli, conductor

Ensemble Les Nations with the Ponchielli Lyric Choir

When: 11 October, 9.00 p.m.
Where: Church of the Holy Spirit, Croce Santo Spirito
Ensemble Les Nations
Anna Simboli, soprano
Andrea Inghisciano, cornetto
Mauro Morini, trombone
Maria Luisa Baldassari, organ
Ponchielli Opera Choir – Vertova – Loris Braga, conductor

In Chordis et organo

When: 17 October, 9.00 p.m.
Where: Church of Santa Maria Assunta, Agazzano
In Chordis et organo
Stefano Pellini, organ – Davide Burani, harp

Alessandro Achilli

When: 18 October, 9.00 p.m.
Where: Church of St Paul the Apostle, San Polo
Alessandro Achilli, organ
‘I Cantori di Casaliggio’ Choir – Rossella Pecoli, conductor

Gloria – Opening concert of the Farnesian Polyphonic Festival, 50th anniversary of the Farnesian Polyphonic Choir

When: 24 October, 9.00 p.m.
Where: Church of San Giovanni in Canale, Piacenza
Alessandro Molinari, conductor
Roberta Mameli, soprano – Barbara Valsecchi, contralto
Labirinto Vantivelli – Gian Andrea Guerra, concertmaster
Children’s Choir – Paola Gandolfi, conductor

Giulia Ricci

When: 25 October, 9.00 p.m.
Where: Church of Sant’Antonio a Trebbia, Piacenza
Giulia Ricci, organ

Frescobaldi and Bach: Master and Pupil

When: 14 November, 10.00 a.m.
Where: Basilica of Santa Maria di Campagna, Piacenza
Masterclass by Maestro Stefano Molardi on the ‘Serassi’ organs

A spiritual concert as part of the solemn Eucharistic celebration

When: 14 November, 6.00 p.m.
Where: Basilica of Santa Maria di Campagna, Piacenza

Please see the poster for full details.

Places
  • Abbazia di San Colombano - piazza San Colombano - Bobbio
  • Chiesa di San Pietro Apostolo - via Centro - Fraz. San Pedretto - Piacenza
  • Chiesa di San Colombano - Strada per Muradello - Pontenure
  • and others places
Dates
5 September - 14 November 2026
saturday e sunday
Time
Info on the program
Contacts
bandalarga.associazione@gmail.com
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