Friends of Music of Padua — Concert Season
The concert season of the Pollini Auditorium, featuring great soloists and chamber music
About Friends of Music of 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 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
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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