A Tu per Tu – Musical Encounters
Great chamber music up close with the audience, between Rocca Sanvitale and the Oratorio dell'Assunta
About A Tu per Tu
A festival that brings audiences closer to music
A Tu per Tu – Incontri Musicali is the historic concert series in Sala Baganza, a municipality in the Province of Parma located at the foot of the Apennines, in Emilia-Romagna. The name says it all: the idea is precisely to put the audience face to face with the performers, in intimate spaces where music is listened to up close, without the distance of large concert halls. Directed by Maestro Claudio Piastra, the festival is promoted by the Municipality of Sala Baganza together with ParmaOperArt and enjoys the support of the Tittarelli family.
Two exceptional settings
The concerts take place in two symbolic locations in the town. In spring and autumn-winter, music resonates in the Oratorio dell'Assunta, with its warm and enveloping acoustics. In summer, however, the events move outdoors to the charming courtyard of Rocca Sanvitale, the castle that dominates the historic center of Sala Baganza, for evening concerts under the starry sky.
A program spanning three centuries of music
The 2026 edition, the twentieth, confirms the festival's winning formula: seven concerts spread throughout the year, from March 1st to December. The program alternates great names in international concert performance with young emerging talents, ranging from the baroque music of Bach and Vivaldi to 19th-century grand opera, up to contemporary music.
- Solo recitals and chamber ensembles (duo, trio, quartet)
- Famous pieces from the violin, cello, and piano repertoire
- Evenings dedicated to opera and melodrama, with opera singers and harp
- Constant space reserved for young talents
A musical tradition of the Parma area
Now in its twentieth edition in 2026, A Tu per Tu has carved out a significant place for itself over the years in the cultural landscape of the Province of Parma, a land with a strong Verdi and operatic musical tradition. The festival is entirely free admission, a choice that makes it a beloved and accessible event, capable of attracting enthusiasts from Parma and throughout Emilia-Romagna.
A Tu per Tu — edition 2026
20th Edition — 2026
For its twentieth anniversary, the A Tu per Tu festival offers seven free concerts in Sala Baganza (PR), from March to December, under the artistic direction of Maestro Claudio Piastra. Spring and autumn take place in the Oratorio dell'Assunta, summer in the courtyard of Rocca Sanvitale.
Programme A Tu per Tu 2026
March 1st — Homage to the Maestro
Oratorio dell'Assunta, 6 PM. Inaugural concert dedicated to Brahms, Turina, and Franck, with violinist Joaquin Palomares and pianist Bruno Canino.
March 15th — Song of the Soul
Oratorio dell'Assunta, 6 PM. Recital by cellist Alexander Hülshoff with music by Bach, Cassadò, Ligeti, and Sollima.
July 2nd — Vivaldi: the 'Madness' of the Red Priest
Courtyard of Rocca Sanvitale, 9 PM. The Quartetto Vivaldiano – Stefano Maffi pays homage to Antonio Vivaldi.
August 6th — Of Many Emotions
Courtyard of Rocca Sanvitale, 9 PM. Evening dedicated to opera with soprano Paola Cigna, mezzo-soprano Daniela Pini, flutist Fulvio Fiorio, and harpist Davide Burani; pieces by Rossini, Verdi, Delibes, Gounod, Bizet, and Offenbach.
October 18th — Sonic Equilibriums
Oratorio dell'Assunta. Fifth event of the festival.
November 15th — Beyond Form
Oratorio dell'Assunta. Sixth concert of the season.
December 13th — Young Talents
Oratorio dell'Assunta. Grand finale dedicated to the new generations of performers.
Highlights A Tu per Tu 2026
Prices A Tu per Tu 2026
Practical information — A Tu per Tu
Where
The concerts are held in Sala Baganza (PR), in the Oratorio dell'Assunta (spring and autumn-winter) and in the courtyard of Rocca Sanvitale, in Piazza Gramsci, in the center of the town (summer).
How to get there
Sala Baganza is about 12 km from Parma. By car, it can be reached from the SP665 in a few minutes from the Parma Ovest (A1) exit. By public transport, there are TEP bus lines from Parma station.
Tickets and reservations
Admission is free until all seats are filled, but reservations are required. To book, contact the IAT of the Unione Pedemontana Parmense at 0521 331342 / 331343 or by writing to [email protected].
When
Seven concerts from March to December. Spring and autumn concerts generally start at 6 PM, summer concerts at the Rocca at 9 PM.
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Where does it take place — A Tu per Tu
Rocca Sanvitale e Oratorio dell'Assunta
Piazza Gramsci 1, 43038 Sala Baganza