Easter Festival

From April 13 to May 17, 2025, Montepulciano takes center stage in the world of classical music with the tenth edition of a festival that has established itself over the years, as one of the most eagerly awaited cultural events on the national and international scene. Renowned artists, prestigious orchestras, and emerging talents will perform in the city's evocative historic venues, such as Palazzo Contucci, the Church of San Biagio, and the Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta in Pienza. The rich and diverse program features symphonic concerts, chamber music, opera performances, and in-depth talks, offering audiences a high-level artistic experience filled with emotional depth.

Festival Program 2025

SUNDAY, APRIL 13
5:30 PM | Montepulciano, Church of San Biagio
Mozart Requiem K 626
Soloists from Accademia d’Arte Lirica di Osimo, Youth Choir of Marche, FORM – Marche Philharmonic Orchestra, Conductor Luigi Piovano

TUESDAY, APRIL 15
11:00 AM | Montepulciano, Aula Magna Licei Poliziani
Conference "San Benedetto and His Monks in Tuscany" curated by Paolo Tiezzi
Speakers: don Manlio Sodi and Biancamaria Brumana

SATURDAY, APRIL 19
11:00 AM | Palazzo Contucci
Music by Debussy, L. Boulanger, Kodály, Matesic
6:30 PM | Palazzo Contucci
Concert "Bestiaire musical"

SUNDAY, APRIL 20
9:00 PM | Pienza, Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta
Baroque music concert by ensemble "I baroccoli"

MONDAY, APRIL 21
5:00 PM | Montepulciano, Church of Gesù
Repeat of baroque music concert

THURSDAY, APRIL 24
6:00 PM | Palazzo Contucci
Concert "The Song and the Soul" with Musica Antiqua Latina

FRIDAY, APRIL 25
3:30 PM | Fortress, Sala Maria Russo
Roundtable with Amnesty International
6:30 PM | Palazzo Contucci
Music by Brahms, Rachmaninov

SATURDAY, APRIL 26
11:00 AM | Palazzo Contucci
Music by Schumann, Ponchielli, and others
6:30 PM | Palazzo Contucci
Music by Chopin, Beethoven

SUNDAY, APRIL 27
6:00 PM | Palazzo Ricci
International Opera Concert

TUESDAY, APRIL 29
11:00 AM | Aula Magna Licei Poliziani
Conference "Latest News from the Brain" with Paolo Bartolomeo

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30
6:00 PM | Palazzo Contucci
Book presentation "Music and the Brain"

FRIDAY, MAY 2
6:00 PM | Civic Museum
Conference on Matteo di Giovanni with Alessandro Angelini

SATURDAY, MAY 3
6:30 PM | Church of Gesù
String ensemble concert

SUNDAY, MAY 4
6:30 PM | Palazzo Contucci
Closing concert: Tribute to Ezio Bosso

SATURDAY, MAY 17
6:00 PM | Church of San Biagio
Evening dedicated to Giovanni Battista Ceruti's violin