Appignano Choral Music Concert
The Choral Review of the Band Corps at the Gasparrini Theatre
About Choral Music Concert
A Celebration of Voice in the Heart of Appignano
The Choral Music Concert is one of the most cherished events of spring in Appignano, a small village in the province of Macerata known for its ceramic tradition and vibrant community life. The review is held at the Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Gasparrini, the historic town venue that has once again become the hub of the village's cultural life, and is promoted by the Corpo Bandistico Città di Appignano along with the Municipality of Appignano and the Parish of San Giovanni Battista.
Three Choirs, Three Musical Souls
The formula that has made the event recognizable brings together, in a single afternoon, choral ensembles that differ in voices and repertoire. Alongside some of the most acclaimed children's choirs in the Marche region, there are ensembles specializing in operatic repertoire and local choirs dedicated to popular music. It's a dialogue between generations and vocal traditions that allows the audience to journey through centuries of music in just a few hours, from sacred polyphony to great choral classics, and to the most beloved opera pieces.
An Event Rooted in the Territory
More than just a music evening, the Choral Music Concert is a moment of community: it brings together associations, the town band, the parish, and the municipal administration around a shared cultural project. Free admission makes it an event open to everyone, from families to choral music enthusiasts, and strengthens the bond between Appignano and other choral groups in the Macerata and Fermo areas.
Appignano and its Musical Tradition
The village, nestled in the rolling hills between Macerata and the Adriatic coast, boasts a long band and choral history. The Corpo Bandistico Città di Appignano is the driving force behind many of the town's musical initiatives, and with this review, it offers a quality stage for local ensembles. A visit to Appignano for the concert is also an opportunity to discover the historic center, the ceramic workshops, and the hospitality of this corner of the Marche region.
Choral Music Concert — edition 2026
The fourth edition of the Choral Music Concert brought together three choirs with different souls at the Gasparrini Theatre for an afternoon that ranged from sacred polyphony to great choral classics and operatic repertoire. The event, promoted by the Città di Appignano Band Corps with the Municipality and the Parish of San Giovanni Battista, confirmed the review's vocation to bring together the best vocal ensembles from the Macerata and Fermo territories. The concert was dedicated to the memory of Monica Falascone.
Programme Choral Music Concert 2026
Sunday, May 10, 2026, from 4:45 PM, at the Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Gasparrini in Appignano, free admission. Three choral formations on stage:
- Coro Pueri Cantores “D. Zamberletti” of Macerata — approximately 50 voices, predominantly children's voices, among the most renowned choirs in Italy, directed by maestros Gianluca Paolucci and Annarosa Agostini.
- Coro Amadeus of Fermo — 25 voices specializing in operatic repertoire, conducted by Mirco Barani, with Davide Martelli on piano.
- Corale Scuola Musica 1882 of Appignano — 16 voices, a local ensemble with a great tradition dedicated to popular music, conducted by Gianluca Ercoli.
The evening's repertoire ranged from sacred polyphony to great choral classics and opera pieces.
Highlights Choral Music Concert 2026
The performance by the Coro Pueri Cantores “D. Zamberletti”, one of the most prestigious children's vocal groups in Italy, and the encounter between three choirs with diverse vocal identities. The concert was dedicated to the memory of Monica Falascone.
Prices Choral Music Concert 2026
Practical information — Choral Music Concert
Where
Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Gasparrini, historic center of Appignano (MC).
When
In spring, traditionally in May, in the afternoon.
Admission
Free admission, subject to availability.
How to get there
By car: from the SS77 Val di Chienti or the Civitanova-Macerata highway, exit Macerata, then follow signs for Appignano (approx. 15 km from Macerata). The nearest train station is Macerata, connected to the village by bus.
Organization
Corpo Bandistico Città di Appignano, Municipality of Appignano, and Parish San Giovanni Battista.
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Where does it take place — Choral Music Concert
Teatro Comunale Giuseppe Gasparrini
Via Roma, 62010 Appignano