I Concerti di Saxophonia

Classical music arrives in the village

That great chamber music can find a home in a village in the Lucanian Apennines is not a given, and this is precisely what makes the I Concerti di Saxophonia review so precious. In Sasso di Castalda, in the province of Potenza, the Ateneo Musica Basilicata brings a concert season to the elegant halls of Palazzo De Luca every year, transforming the historic building into a refined musical salon.

Six events between autumn and spring

The review is divided into six concerts spread from October to March, accompanying the village through the colder months with a programme ranging from the classical to the contemporary repertoire. From the drawing-room music of the late 19th century to the pages of the 20th century, from chamber ensembles to more experimental proposals, each evening offers a sonic journey designed for a curious and attentive audience.

A cultural outpost for the Apennines

Promoted by the Ateneo Musica Basilicata, a historic institution for regional music education and dissemination, the review has the merit of bringing quality music far from the major centres, to a small municipality that uses culture as a tool for vitality and appeal. I Concerti di Saxophonia have thus become a much-anticipated event of the Lucanian cold season, capable of combining artistic quality and local roots.