Easter Concert

A musical rite of Holy Week in San Marco in Lamis

In the calendar of Easter celebrations in San Marco in Lamis, one of the most evocative towns in the Gargano area of the Foggia province, the Easter Concert holds a special place. Every year, in the heart of Holy Week, the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate opens its doors for an evening dedicated to sacred music, masterfully combining the art of polyphonic singing with the spiritual dimension of the Christian Easter.

The performers: the Te Deum Laudamus Choir and the Lucera Chamber Orchestra

The stage features the Te Deum Laudamus Polyphonic Choir, a group founded in 2003 as the polyphonic section of the Gregorian choir of the Sanctuary of San Matteo in San Marco in Lamis, and officially established as an association in 2010. Accompanying the voices is the Lucera Chamber Orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Antonio Claudio Bonfitto, the soul and founder of the choir. The meeting of vocal and instrumental ensembles brings to life a refined repertoire, designed to guide the audience through a sonic journey reflecting on the themes of the Passion, death, and Resurrection.

An event of the National Federcori Festival

The concert is part of the National Federcori "Passio Christi" Festival, promoted by the Italian National Federation of Choral Associations, which highlights the heritage of sacred music throughout Italy during the Lenten and Easter periods. The festival places the San Marco in Lamis appointment within a national cultural circuit, recognizing the artistic value of the Te Deum Laudamus Choir and the Gargano territory.

Spirituality and community

Organized by the Municipal Administration of San Marco in Lamis, the Easter Concert is much more than a musical event: it is a moment of shared reflection for the entire community, which experiences Holy Week through music within the solemn setting of the church. The atmosphere, marked by the profound meaning of Easter, offers the public an intense experience where art becomes a tool for meditation. Admission is free and open to both residents and visitors to the Foggia area, during a time of year when the Gargano prepares for its most cherished traditional rites.