Easter Concert of the Glorenza Music Band
The annual Easter tradition of the Musikkapelle Glurns in the civic hall of the medieval village in Val Venosta
About Glorenza Band Easter Concert
The Glorenza Band Easter Concert
The Easter Concert of the Glorenza City Music Band, known in German as the Osterkonzert der Musikkapelle Glurns, is the annual event that kicks off the band's concert season. It takes place on Easter Sunday in the City Hall (Stadtsaal), located within the municipal building at Piazza Municipio 1, in the heart of the medieval village of Glorenza (Glurns), in the province of Bolzano, in the Trentino-Alto Adige region.
The Musikkapelle Glurns
Founded in 1861, the Glorenza City Music Band is one of the historic ensembles of the Upper Val Venosta and is a member of the Verband Südtiroler Musikkapellen (South Tyrolean Band Federation), Silandro/Schlanders district. Today, it comprises about forty-five musicians and is led by conductor Manfred Horrer, a native of Silandro, who has been at the helm since the autumn of 2013 after directing other ensembles in the valley. The presidency is held by Ulrike Strimmer.
A diverse and refined wind band program
The Easter concert is designed for a wide audience of families and enthusiasts, offering a true journey through the world of wind music (Blasmusik). The repertoire alternates between brilliant pages of the Viennese tradition, arrangements from famous musicals, and pieces from the international contemporary band repertoire, striking a balance between lightheartedness and artistic depth that has characterized the evenings of the Musikkapelle Glurns for years.
Glorenza, the medieval village of Val Venosta
Glorenza is one of the smallest cities in the Alps and one of the Borghi più belli d'Italia (Most Beautiful Villages in Italy): its 14th-century defensive walls, city gates, and arcades make it a fascinating destination in the Upper Val Venosta, just a few kilometers from the borders with Switzerland and Austria. The Easter Concert represents a moment of strong community identity for the small town, where the band is a vibrant part of social and cultural life.
Useful Information
- Venue: City Hall (Stadtsaal), Piazza Municipio 1, Glorenza (Glurns)
- Timing: Easter Sunday, in the evening
- Organization: Glorenza City Music Band (Musikkapelle Glurns)
- Conductor: Maestro Manfred Horrer
Glorenza Band Easter Concert — edition 2026
The 2026 Easter Concert of the Glorenza City Music Band took place on Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM, in the City Hall (Stadtsaal), under the direction of Maestro Manfred Horrer and moderated by Lena Stocker. The program offered a journey through the world of wind music with pieces of great stylistic variety.
- Festive March op. 452 by Johann Strauss (Jr.), arr. Stefan Schwalgin
- Eos by Florian Moitzi
- Blue Spring March by Masafumi Suzuki
- My Fair Lady by Frederick Loewe, arr. Alfred Reed
- Wiener Praterleben by Siegfried Translateur, arr. Stefan Schwalgin
- Dance Carnivale by Randall D. Standridge
- Simple Gifts from The Lord of the Dance, arr. Roland Smeets
Programme Glorenza Band Easter Concert 2026
Highlights Glorenza Band Easter Concert 2026
Practical information — Glorenza Band Easter Concert
How to get there
Glorenza can be reached by car via the SS40 Val Venosta road; the nearest train station is Malles (Mals), on the Merano-Malles line, from where you can continue by SAD/SASA bus. Reference airports: Bolzano, Innsbruck, and Verona.
Venue and Admission
The concert takes place in the City Hall (Stadtsaal), inside the municipal building at Piazza Municipio 1. For times and admission details, it is advisable to contact the Upper Val Venosta Tourist Association (Ferienregion Obervinschgau).
Contacts
Obervinschgau Tourist Association: +39 0473 831190. Information is also available on the Glorenza Municipality website and the Musikkapelle Glurns Facebook page.
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Where does it take place — Glorenza Band Easter Concert
Sala della Città di Glorenza (Stadtsaal)
Piazza Municipio 1, 39020 Glorenza/Glurns