Appassionata - Stagione Musicale
The classical and chamber music concert season of Macerata
About Appassionata
Appassionata, the music that spans the year in Macerata
For almost twenty years, Appassionata has accompanied the seasons of the capital of the Province of Macerata, in the Marche region, with a concert series that has established itself as one of the main classical and chamber music events in the region. Promoted by the Associazione Musicale Appassionata with the Municipality of Macerata, the season was born from the idea of inviting everyone to discover the beauty of music through a journey of listening, training, and growth, capable of engaging both the most expert audience and young people and families.
A widespread musical journey through the city
The distinctive feature of Appassionata is its widespread nature: concerts are not held in a single venue but animate some of the most evocative places in the historic center of Macerata. The prestigious Teatro Lauro Rossi remains the heart of the season, alongside the Teatro della Filarmonica, the Gran Sala Cesanelli of the Sferisterio, and the Orto dei Pensatori, as well as other city spaces. This model, consolidated over the years, strengthens the link between music and urban identity, transforming listening into an experience that spans the city.
Great performers and new talents
The Appassionata program alternates established soloists, internationally renowned chamber ensembles, and young emerging musicians, often winners of important competitions. The programming ranges from the great classical repertoire to Baroque music, with incursions into contemporary music and special projects dedicated to cinema and families. Over the years, the festival has hosted pianists, violinists, string quartets, orchestras, and ensembles, building a varied and high-profile artistic offering.
Between tradition and audience development
In addition to the quality of the guests, Appassionata stands out for its attention to audience development, with reduced rates for students and members, flexible subscriptions, and events designed to introduce young people to classical music. The collaboration with the Municipality of Macerata, the Marche Region, the Ministry of Culture, the University of Macerata, and the Academy of Fine Arts testifies to the cultural roots of the initiative in the city's fabric.
For those visiting the Marche, attending an Appassionata concert means experiencing the capital of Macerata in a refined way, discovering historic theaters and new spaces through the common thread of great music.
Appassionata — edition 2026
Musical Consonances: the 19th season of Appassionata
The 2026 edition of Appassionata, titled "Musical Consonances", runs from January 25 to December 10, 2026, in a widespread journey through the Teatro Lauro Rossi, Teatro della Filarmonica, Gran Sala Cesanelli, and Orto dei Pensatori. The season is divided into three phases: a first part from January to April, a summer interlude, and a second part from October to December.
The program alternates great performers and young talents, with events also dedicated to families and cinema. Among the announced protagonists are the inaugural Movie Concert with the FORM - Marche Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Federico Mondelci, violinists Ning Feng and William Wei, the children's concert "Peter and the Wolf and Other Adventures," and chamber ensembles such as the GoYa Quartet and pianist Anna Kravtchenko in the closing concert on December 10.
Programme Appassionata 2026
Some events of the 2026 season
- January 25 - Movie Concert: FORM Marche Philharmonic Orchestra with Federico Mondelci (sax and direction), music by Bernstein and Morricone - Teatro Lauro Rossi
- February 18 - Ning Feng, violin - Teatro Lauro Rossi
- March 3 - William Wei, violin - Teatro Lauro Rossi
- April 14 - Soundscapes (various venues)
- April 26 - Peter and the Wolf and Other Adventures - Teatro Lauro Rossi
- June 26 - Duo Echos: Marta Miccoli and Mario Zen - Orto dei Pensatori
- October 16 - Spanish Trio / Piccotti - Consonni - Teatro Lauro Rossi
- November 7 - Duo Mazzon - Teatro Lauro Rossi
- November 27 - GoYa Quartet - Teatro Lauro Rossi
- December 10 - Anna Kravtchenko, piano - Teatro Lauro Rossi
Highlights Appassionata 2026
- Inaugural Movie Concert with FORM and Federico Mondelci (music by Bernstein and Morricone)
- Violinists Ning Feng and William Wei
- Concert for families "Peter and the Wolf and Other Adventures"
- The GoYa Quartet and pianist Anna Kravtchenko in the season finale
Prices Appassionata 2026
Practical information — Appassionata
Where
Concerts are mainly held at the Teatro Lauro Rossi and other venues in the historic center of Macerata (Teatro della Filarmonica, Gran Sala Cesanelli, Orto dei Pensatori).
Tickets
Full price ticket 20 euros, reduced 16 euros, members 12 euros, students 5 euros. Subscriptions and flexible packages available. Tickets sold at the Macerata Theaters ticket office (Piazza Mazzini 10, tel. 0733 230735) and online at vivaticket.com.
How to get there
Macerata is reachable by car from the SS77 and the A14 (Civitanova Marche exit, then expressway). By train, Macerata station on the Civitanova-Fabriano line. The historic center is pedestrianized, with nearby parking and lifts.
Contacts
Associazione Musicale Appassionata, tel. 0733 230777, [email protected], www.appassionataonline.it.
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Where does it take place — Appassionata
Teatro Lauro Rossi
Piazza Pizzarello, 20, 62100 Macerata