Città Sant'Angelo Music Festival

The Città Sant'Angelo Music Festival

The Città Sant'Angelo Music Festival is the flagship classical music event of the town of Città Sant'Angelo, in the province of Pescara, Abruzzo. Established in 2016, the festival has transformed this small hilltop village overlooking the Adriatic into a regional hub for opera and symphonic music, with a season spanning seven months, from November to May.

A high-quality opera and symphonic season

Under the artistic direction of Maestro Alessandro Mazzocchetti and organized by the Nicola Polidoro Foundation in collaboration with the municipal administration, the festival curates a thematic program each year that weaves together opera, symphonic concerts, ballet, and the renowned musical conversations—engaging talks that bring audiences closer to great masterpieces and their creators. The seasons often revolve around a narrative thread, connecting diverse composers from Rossini and Bellini to Verdi, Puccini, Tchaikovsky, and Saint-Saëns.

Festival venues

The heart of the festival is the intimate Teatro Comunale of Città Sant'Angelo, complemented by other evocative local settings such as the Collegiate Church of San Michele Arcangelo and the Tenuta Coppa Zuccari, the latter being the primary venue for outdoor summer events. This approach allows music to dialogue with the historical and landscape heritage of the village, one of the most beautiful in Abruzzo, nestled among medieval alleys and vistas that stretch from the hills to the sea.

More than just concerts

Beyond the main program, the festival offers exhibitions, meetings, and original productions involving nationally acclaimed orchestras, conductors, and soloists. This formula, which balances high artistic quality with accessibility, has made the CSA Music Festival a highly anticipated event not only for Abruzzese enthusiasts but also for a wider audience, contributing significantly to the cultural life and tourism appeal of Città Sant'Angelo.

A festival rooted in the territory

Supported by the Abruzzo Region, the festival now stands as one of the most established musical experiences in the province of Pescara: a project that promotes the operatic and symphonic repertoire while celebrating the host village, inviting residents and visitors alike to discover classical music in an intimate and charming setting.