On the occasion of the 40th anniversary of Feniarco (Federazione Nazionale Italiana delle Associazioni Regionali Corali), the Italian Youth Choir, conducted by M° Filippo Maria Bressan, performed on Friday, June 28 in the beautiful setting of the Collegiate Church of Sant’Anna, once again in front of a large audience. Founded by Feniarco in 2003 and composed of 40 young singers from all over Italy, this choir is a unique ensemble in the Italian choral scene and has been led over the years by some of the country’s most renowned conductors.

On Saturday, July 20 at Palazzo Regio and Sunday, July 21 (8:15 PM) at the Church of St. Francis of Assisi, the vocal group Gocce d’Armonia from Marostica (VI) performed two concerts exploring their sacred and secular repertoire. Active since 2008, the group has participated in numerous competitions, winning several awards, and has often been selected as a workshop choir for masterclasses organized by Venetian associations and conservatories.

On September 28, a concert was held at the Church of San Lucifero, featuring the guest choir Cantori della Resurrezione. This choral ensemble, founded in 1986 by M° Antonio Sanna, has been organizing the “Musica, Maestro!” festival since 2011. The event was presented in collaboration with FERSACO (Federazione Regionale Sarda Associazioni Corali) and was part of the regional choral festival “CorosJuntos.”

Finally, in October and November, a series of four meetings titled “I simboli del Sacro,” led by M° Niccolò Porcedda, took place. Each session focused on a specific aspect of the Sacred, symbolized by an object: the staff, the veil, the cloak, and emptiness. These symbols served as a bridge between the realm of human experience and that of transcendence. Musical selections provided the sonic expression of these characteristics, guiding the audience on a mysterious and fascinating journey through Gregorian chant to contemporary music, exploring a dimension that is deeply rooted in human experience and connects us to a profound otherness.