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Classical music festivals in Salento

Overview

The Salento region in Italy is hosting various classical music events and festivals throughout September 2026.

In Lecce, the Piano City festival, under the artistic direction of Gloria Campaner and Andrea ‘Andro’ Mariano, runs through September 13. The event features performances in urban settings such as museums, courtyards, and historic residences. A notable performance occurred on September 10 at the Fiermonte Museum, where pianist and composer Roberta Di Mario performed ‘ALA’, an elegy in three acts described as blending classical and contemporary influences.

Other regional activities include the Festival Organistico del Salento, which features organ performances in Conversano and Lecce, showcasing works from Bach to Debussy. Additionally, the Camerata Musicale Salentina has announced its 57th concert season, scheduled to run from October 25, 2026, to May 6, 2027. Taking place at the Teatro Apollo and Teatro Paisiello in Lecce, the season will feature a program spanning classical music, jazz, gospel, and 20th-century works. The season is set to open with pianist Leonardo Colafelice performing works by Chopin and Beethoven alongside the Orchestra Filarmonica Pugliese, conducted by Pasquale Iannone.

Entities

Lecce · Camerata Musicale Salentina · Festival Organistico del Salento · Gloria Campaner · Andrea Mariano

Timeline

  1. about 18 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 6 sources
    Lecce hosts 57th Camerata Musicale Salentina concert season

    The Camerata Musicale Salentina has unveiled its 57th concert season in Lecce, running from October 2026 to May 2027 with a program spanning classical, jazz, and gospel music.

  2. 13 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Lecce hosts Piano City music festival

    The Piano City festival in Lecce brings classical and contemporary piano performances to historic museums, courtyards, and gardens through September 13.

  3. 14 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Salento hosts classical music concerts and organ festivals

    Classical music events are scheduled in Salento, Italy, including the Camerata Musicale Salentina's 57th season launch in Lecce and various organ performances by the Festival Organistico del Salento.

Sources

certastampa.it · corrierepl.it · corrieresalentino.it · espressione24.it · giornaledipuglia.com · ildiscorso.it · lecceprima.it · leccezionale.it · nordest24.it · puglianews24.eu · ventiperquattro.it

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