Friends of Music of Padua — Concert Season
Edition 2026 Music Classical Contemporary music

Friends of Music of Padua — Concert Season

The concert season of the Pollini Auditorium, featuring great soloists and chamber music

Padova — Padova (028) Since 1957
Dates 14 Oct — 21 Apr 2026
Location Padova (028)
Prices
Status Confirmed

About Friends of Music of Padua

The Friends of Music of Padua present the historic Concert Season at the Pollini Auditorium: an autumn-spring series that brings great pianists and chamber ensembles to the city, from Baroque to Viennese Classicism, from Romanticism to the Second Viennese School. Among the most beloved cycles is "A Piano for Padua".

A Great Concert Tradition

The Concert Season of the Friends of Music of Padua is one of the most prestigious events in the city's musical life, in the province of Padua. Hosted at the Pollini Auditorium, the series runs from October to April and features around twenty concerts dedicated to great chamber music and solo recitals.

From Baroque to the Second Viennese School

The program spans centuries of repertoire: Baroque, Viennese Classicism, Romanticism, and the Second Viennese School, with prominent national and international performers. The "A Piano for Padua" cycle, dedicated to great piano recitals, is particularly popular.

The Artists

The season attracts top names in concert performance: recent editions have featured pianists such as Gerhard Oppitz, Elisabeth Leonskaja, and Elia Cecino, and historic ensembles like the Duo Canino-Ballista, confirming the high standard of a series that makes Padua a reference point for lovers of classical music in the Veneto region.

Friends of Music of Padua — edition 2026

The 69th Concert Season of the Friends of Music of Padua runs from October 14, 2025, to April 21, 2026, at the Pollini Auditorium, featuring 20 concerts. It opens with pianist Gerhard Oppitz; among the performers are the Duo Canino-Ballista, Elia Cecino, and Elisabeth Leonskaja, in the "A Piano for Padua" cycle.

The 69th Concert Season of the Friends of Music of Padua offers 20 concerts at the Pollini Auditorium, from October 14, 2025, to April 21, 2026. The repertoire ranges from Baroque to Viennese Classicism, from Romanticism to the Second Viennese School, with the piano cycle "A Piano for Padua" serving as the common thread.

Programme Friends of Music of Padua 2026

Opening — Tuesday, October 14, 2025, Pollini Auditorium

  • Recital by pianist Gerhard Oppitz

The "A Piano for Padua" cycle and the season's protagonists

  • Elisabeth Leonskaja, piano
  • Elia Cecino, piano
  • Duo Canino-Ballista (piano four-hands / two pianos)

The season includes a total of 20 concerts, including solo recitals and chamber music, with repertoire from the Baroque to the Second Viennese School. The complete program with all dates and individual events is available in the official brochure downloadable from the Friends of Music of Padua website.

Highlights Friends of Music of Padua 2026

The opening with Gerhard Oppitz, the recitals by Elisabeth Leonskaja and Elia Cecino, and the Duo Canino-Ballista, in the "A Piano for Padua" cycle.

Prices Friends of Music of Padua 2026

Single tickets and season subscriptions; details and advance sales at www.amicimusicapadova.org.

Practical information — Friends of Music of Padua

How to get there

The Pollini Auditorium is located at Via Cassan 17, in the center of Padua, a short walk from the city's main monuments. The city is well connected by train from Venice, Verona, and Bologna.

When

From October to April, with concerts scheduled throughout the season.

Tickets

Single tickets and season subscriptions; for information, visit www.amicimusicapadova.org or call +39 049 8756763.

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Where does it take place — Friends of Music of Padua

Auditorium Pollini

Auditorium Pollini, Via Cassan 17, 35122 Padova

Contact Friends of Music of Padua

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+39 049 8756763

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