Cultural Membranes
Concert series at the Abbey of Pomposa with the chamber groups of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra
About Cultural Membranes
Cultural Membranes at the Abbey of Pomposa
After the editions launched in 2023 in the museum spaces of Emilia-Romagna, in 2026 the Cultural Membranes series arrives at the Abbey of Pomposa, in the Municipality of Codigoro, in the Province of Ferrara. The program runs from May to October and accompanies the celebrations of the Millennium of the consecration of the Church of Santa Maria, one of the most important Benedictine monuments in Emilia-Romagna and in the entire Italian Romanesque landscape.
The title of the series recalls the biological principle of osmosis: just as there is a continuous exchange between the inside and the outside in cell membranes, so the cultural space functions as a permeable surface, crossed by flows of time, sensitivity, and artistic languages. Bringing great music into a historic site means making it alive and participatory.
The protagonists: the chamber groups of the Cherubini Orchestra
The protagonists of the concerts are the chamber groups of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra, founded by Riccardo Muti in 2004, based between Piacenza and Ravenna and composed of young musicians from every Italian region. String quartets, quintets, and trios take turns in the abbey's halls with a repertoire that spans epochs and styles: from classical to baroque, from romanticism to contemporary music.
The concert venues
The concerts are held within the monumental complex, between the Sala del Refettorio (Refectory Hall) and the Sala delle Stilate (Stilate Hall) of the Pomposian Museum. Listening to chamber music in the settings of the ancient monastery creates a direct dialogue between architectural heritage, medieval frescoes, and new artistic experiences.
Free admission
All events are free admission and do not require booking, subject to availability. The series is organized by the Regional Directorate of National Museums Emilia-Romagna - National Museums of Bologna, with the support of the Ministry of Culture, with the aim of transforming state cultural spaces into lively, accessible places open to the city.
Cultural Membranes — edition 2026
Cultural Membranes 2026 at the Abbey of Pomposa
In 2026, the Cultural Membranes series arrives at the Abbey of Pomposa, in Codigoro, Province of Ferrara, with five chamber music concerts entrusted to the groups of the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra. The events, all free and held at 5:30 PM, accompany the celebrations for the Millennium of the consecration of the Church of Santa Maria.
The program alternates string quartets, quintets, and trios between the Sala del Refettorio and the Sala delle Stilate of the Pomposian Museum, with a repertoire ranging from baroque to romanticism to contemporary music.
Programme Cultural Membranes 2026
2026 Concert Schedule (5:30 PM)
- May 31 - String Quartet (Vanoncini, Frisoni violins; Giulianelli viola; Gaddi cello): Dvořák, Quartet No. 7; arrangements
- June 20 - String Quintet (Furlani, Ceci violins; Paolini viola; Bodini cello; Bozzi double bass): Dvořák, Quintet Op. 77 No. 2
- July 12 - String Trio (Soli, Reginato violins; Berto viola): Hermann, Capriccio No. 1; Dvořák, Terzetto Op. 74; Corelli, Ciaccona Op. 2 No. 12
- October 3 - String Quartet (Azzollini, Angelico violins; Taglioni viola; Notarstefano cello): Beethoven, Quartet Op. 18 No. 6; Caroline Shaw, Entr'acte
- October 17 - String Quintet (Azzollini, Rossetti violins; Ceccato viola; Dondi, Talassi cellos): Schubert, Quintet Op. 163 in C Major
Highlights Cultural Membranes 2026
- Five free concerts by the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra
- Chamber music in the Abbey of Pomposa spaces
- Program for the Millennium of the consecration of the Church of Santa Maria
- Repertoire from Corelli and Beethoven to Dvořák, Schubert, and Caroline Shaw
Prices Cultural Membranes 2026
Practical information — Cultural Membranes
Where
Abbey of Pomposa and Pomposian Museum, Via Pomposa Centro 12, Codigoro (FE), Emilia-Romagna. Concerts take place in the Sala del Refettorio and Sala delle Stilate.
When
Five events from May to October 2026, always at 5:30 PM.
Admission
Free, no booking required, subject to availability.
Information
Tel. +39 0533 719119 - Email: [email protected]
How to get there
The Abbey of Pomposa is located along the Strada Statale 309 Romea, in the Municipality of Codigoro, a short distance from the Ferrara coast and the Po Delta.
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Where does it take place — Cultural Membranes
Abbazia di Pomposa e Museo Pomposiano
Via Pomposa Centro 12, 44021 Codigoro