CORIandoli d'Estate
Choral music festival between Carsoli and Pietrasecca
About CORIandoli d'Estate
A choral festival between Carsoli and Pietrasecca
CORIandoli d'Estate is a choral music festival held between the main town of Carsoli, in the province of L'Aquila, and the small mountain village of Pietrasecca, in the hinterland of Abruzzo. The initiative is promoted by the Pietralunare Artistic and Cultural Association with the patronage of the Municipality of Carsoli and offers a series of free concerts, each featuring a different choral group.
The format: four choirs, four repertoires
The common thread of the festival is variety: each evening is dedicated to a different choral ensemble, with a repertoire ranging from sacred music and Gregorian chants to Renaissance polyphony, gospel, and pop songs. The concerts are held in the area's historic churches — particularly the Church of the Madonna del Carmine in Carsoli and the church in Pietrasecca — intimate spaces that enhance the acoustics and the warmth of choral singing.
A community event
Beyond the musical program, CORIandoli d'Estate is an event deeply rooted in the local community. Public participation has exceeded expectations, with sold-out audiences at every concert. The atmosphere is made even more unique by artisanal details, such as the crochet decorations created by the "Uncinettine" of Pietrasecca, which adorn the host venues.
The setting: Carsoli and the Piana del Cavaliere
Carsoli is located in the so-called Piana del Cavaliere, a border area between Abruzzo and Lazio crossed by an ancient route towards Rome. The festival weaves this crossroads heritage with a network of choirs from Abruzzo and Lazio, offering the public a broad and high-quality vocal panorama in a charming natural and scenic setting.
CORIandoli d'Estate — edition 2026
The 2026 program
The 2026 edition of CORIandoli d'Estate presented four concerts, from June 12 to July 4, each entrusted to a different choral ensemble, between the center of Carsoli and the village of Pietrasecca. All events were sold out.
- June 12 — Armonia Corale Piana del Cavaliere, conducted by Beatrice Minati, at the Church of the Madonna del Carmine in Carsoli (6:30 PM): sacred music, traditional Italian and Abruzzese songs, contemporary pieces, and famous soundtracks.
- June 20 — Coro Meridies from Rome, conducted by Carmelina Sorace, at the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Pietrasecca: "From Gregorian Chant to contemporary authors".
- June 27 — Corale L'Aquila, conducted by maestro Luciano Bellini, in Pietrasecca, with a gospel repertoire.
- July 4 — Roma Vocal Ensemble, conducted by Federico Incitti, at the Church of the Madonna del Carmine in Carsoli (6:30 PM): ten compositions including three pieces by Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina ("Gloria", "Sicut Cervus", "Vergine Bella"), "Invitation to Love" by Paolo Orlandi, and "And So It Goes" by Billy Joel in the arrangement by Bob Chilcott.
Programme CORIandoli d'Estate 2026
2026 Program
- June 12, 6:30 PM – Carsoli, Church of the Madonna del Carmine (Piazza della Libertà): Armonia Corale Piana del Cavaliere, cond. Beatrice Minati. Sacred music, traditional Italian and Abruzzese songs, contemporary pieces, soundtracks.
- June 20 – Pietrasecca, Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie: Coro Meridies from Rome, cond. Carmelina Sorace. "From Gregorian Chant to contemporary authors".
- June 27 – Pietrasecca: Corale L'Aquila, cond. Luciano Bellini. Gospel repertoire.
- July 4, 6:30 PM – Carsoli, Church of the Madonna del Carmine: Roma Vocal Ensemble, cond. Federico Incitti. Palestrina, Paolo Orlandi, Billy Joel/Bob Chilcott.
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Practical information — CORIandoli d'Estate
How to get there
Carsoli is easily accessible by car via the A24 Rome-L'Aquila motorway, taking the Carsoli-Oricola exit. By train, the Carsoli station is served by the Rome-Pescara line. The village of Pietrasecca can be reached by car from the center of Carsoli.
Admission
All festival concerts are free to attend. Given the high turnout and the limited capacity of the churches, it is advisable to arrive early.
Contacts
Organized by the Pietralunare Artistic and Cultural Association, with the patronage of the Municipality of Carsoli.
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Where does it take place — CORIandoli d'Estate
Chiesa della Madonna del Carmine