International Organ Review of Campobasso
Four organ concerts in the churches of the capital
About Organ Review Campobasso
The Organ Takes Centre Stage in Campobasso
The International Organ Review is one of the most refined events in the musical calendar of Campobasso, the capital of Molise. Every year, in May, the event features a series of organ concerts performed by internationally renowned artists, with free admission.
Churches as Concert Halls
The concerts are mainly held in the Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, whose organ is once again resonating after maintenance work, and in the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate. The review is curated by the 'Walter De Angelis' Friends of Music Association, with artistic direction by Antonella De Angelis.
Programs from Early Music to Contemporary
The repertoire spans centuries of organ literature: from the early music of Frescobaldi, Sweelinck, and Froberger to the great names of the German Baroque such as Bach and Walther, through to the French Romanticism of Franck and Boëllmann, and premieres by contemporary composers. A sonic journey that makes the review a point of reference for lovers of sacred and organ music in Molise.
Organ Review Campobasso — edition 2026
The eighth edition of the International Organ Review of Campobasso is structured into four concerts, from May 8 to 29, 2026, all at 7:15 PM and with free admission. Artistic direction is by Antonella De Angelis, with Antonio Colasurdo as co-director. The Cathedral's organ, donated in 1993, will resonate again after extraordinary maintenance.
The program brings together performers from Geneva, Campobasso, Naples, and Russia, with repertoires ranging from early music to French Romanticism, including a world premiere by composer Chaigne.
Programme Organ Review Campobasso 2026
Friday, May 8 – Cathedral SS. Trinità (7:15 PM)
- Vincent Thévenaz (Geneva) — music by Bach, Schumann, Rogg, Piazzolla, van Soldt, van Noordt, de Heredia, Thévenaz
Friday, May 15 – Cathedral SS. Trinità (7:15 PM)
- Alessio Colasurdo (Campobasso, Cathedral organist and professor at the Perosi Conservatory) — music by Walther, Bach, Franck, Chaigne (world premiere), Bossi
Friday, May 22 – Church of Sant'Antonio Abate (7:15 PM)
- Luca Maresca (Naples) — early music: Handel, Sweelinck, Frescobaldi, Froberger, Distler
Friday, May 29 – Cathedral SS. Trinità (7:15 PM)
- Yulia M. Bakina (Russia, former professor at the Moscow Conservatory) — music by Bach, Mendelssohn, Boëllmann
Highlights Organ Review Campobasso 2026
The world premiere of Chaigne performed by Alessio Colasurdo; the inaugural concert by Vincent Thévenaz on the restored Cathedral organ.
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Practical information — Organ Review Campobasso
Getting Here
The Cathedral of the SS. Trinità and the Church of Sant'Antonio Abate are located in the centre of Campobasso, reachable by car from the SS17 and by train from Termoli and Rome.
Admission
All concerts are free admission until seats are filled.
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Where does it take place — Organ Review Campobasso
Cattedrale della SS. Trinità e Chiesa di Sant'Antonio Abate
Cattedrale della SS. Trinità, 86100 Campobasso