Gressoney Musical Summer
International chamber music encounters between the Parish Church and Castel Savoia
About Gressoney Musical Summer
Forty Years of Chamber Music in the High Mountains
The Gressoney Musical Summer is one of the longest-running and most beloved chamber music festivals in the Aosta Valley. Founded in 1981 and now in its fortieth edition, it is organized by the Association of Friends of Music of Gressoney and offers a rich calendar of free concerts every summer featuring Italian and international performers, with a particular focus on young emerging musicians.
Two Exceptional Settings
The concerts are held in two symbolic locations in the village: the Parish Church of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, with its intimate acoustics ideal for piano and organ, and the evocative Castel Savoia, a summer residence commissioned by Queen Margherita of Savoy, overlooking the Belvedere meadows. Some events extend to nearby Gressoney-La-Trinité and Issime, and to the Gover lake.
A Varied Program
The program ranges from the great piano repertoire (Liszt, Chopin, Ravel) to opera, from Bach's baroque organ music to film scores, and even tango with bandoneon and harp. A variety that makes the festival accessible and fascinating even for those who do not regularly attend concert halls.
The Musical Summer is one of the defining cultural events of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, in the province of Aosta: an opportunity to combine a mountain holiday with the discovery of great music, in a setting of rare natural and architectural beauty.
Gressoney Musical Summer — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of the Gressoney Musical Summer renews its appointment with international chamber music encounters, organized by the Association of Friends of Music.
The season begins on Sunday, July 26th, with a concert by pianist Anna Kravtchenko (music by Liszt and Chopin). On July 28th, in the Parish Church of Gressoney-Saint-Jean, the opening concert "La Grande Lirica" will take place, featuring soloists from the Italian Philharmonic Orchestra and soprano Gabriela Nurchis (Mozart, Mascagni, Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti, Massenet, Verdi, Bellini). The calendar continues throughout the summer with free concerts between the Parish Church and Castel Savoia. The complete program is published on the official website gressoneymusica.it.
Programme Gressoney Musical Summer 2026
Gressoney Musical Summer 2026 — First Events
- Sunday, July 26th — Pianist Anna Kravtchenko (Liszt, Chopin)
- Tuesday, July 28th — Parish Church: opening concert "La Grande Lirica" with soloists from the Italian Philharmonic Orchestra and soprano Gabriela Nurchis (Mozart, Mascagni, Puccini, Rossini, Donizetti, Massenet, Verdi, Bellini)
The season continues throughout the summer between the Parish Church and Castel Savoia. The complete concert schedule is available at gressoneymusica.it.
Highlights Gressoney Musical Summer 2026
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Practical information — Gressoney Musical Summer
How to get there
Gressoney-Saint-Jean can be reached from Pont-Saint-Martin by ascending the Lys Valley along the SR44. Concerts are mainly held in the Parish Church and at Castel Savoia.
Information
Association of Friends of Music of Gressoney, [email protected]. Tourist office tel. +39 0125 355185. All concerts are free admission.
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Where does it take place — Gressoney Musical Summer
Chiesa Parrocchiale e Castel Savoia