Meditation on the Cross - Concert by the Coro Città di Desio
Edition 2026 Classical Sacred music Choir

Meditation on the Cross - Concert by the Coro Città di Desio

The Lenten concert of sacred music in the Basilica of Desio

Desio — Monza e della Brianza (108)
Dates 27 Mar — 27 Mar 2026
Location Desio (108)
Prices Free
Status Confirmed

About Meditation on the Cross

“Meditation on the Cross: the last seven words” is the Lenten concert by the Coro Città di Desio (MB), an event of sacred music and contemplation in the Basilica of Saints Siro and Materno. The evening interweaves choral singing with Fulton J. Sheen's reflections on the last seven words of Christ, with original music by Enrico Balestreri. In the heart of Lent, the Basilica becomes a place of listening and spirituality, for an intense moment that unites art, faith, and Desio's choral tradition.

A Lenten Concert in Desio

“Meditation on the Cross: the last seven words” is the Lenten concert by the Coro Città di Desio (province of Monza and Brianza), offered in the period preceding Easter as a moment of sacred music and meditation. The evening takes place in the Basilica of Saints Siro and Materno, the city's religious and historical heart, and accompanies the audience on a spiritual journey of singing and reflection.

Music, Word, and Contemplation

The program interweaves choral singing with Fulton J. Sheen's reflections on the last seven words spoken by Christ on the cross, featuring original music by Enrico Balestreri. This creates an event that goes beyond a simple concert: an experience of deep listening, where music and word dialogue to accompany Lenten meditation.

The Tradition of the Coro Città di Desio

The Coro Città di Desio is a social promotion association that brings together various ensembles, from the main choir to the youth group and children's voices, and organizes numerous concerts and cultural events in the city every year. “Meditation on the Cross” represents one of the most cherished moments in its calendar, capable of enhancing the sacred musical heritage and offering the Desio community an opportunity for reflection during Lent.

Meditation on the Cross — edition 2026

The concert “Meditation on the Cross: the last seven words” by the Coro Città di Desio takes place on Friday, March 27, 2026, in the Basilica of Saints Siro and Materno, featuring choral singing, reflections by Fulton J. Sheen, and original music by Enrico Balestreri.

The 2026 edition of the Lenten concert “Meditation on the Cross: the last seven words” is scheduled for Friday, March 27, in the Basilica of Saints Siro and Materno in Desio. The Coro Città di Desio offers a program of sacred music and meditation that interweaves choral singing with Fulton J. Sheen's reflections on Christ's last seven words, accompanied by original music by Enrico Balestreri. An intense event during Lent, uniting art, faith, and choral tradition.

Programme Meditation on the Cross 2026

Friday, March 27, 2026 — Basilica of Saints Siro and Materno

  • Lenten concert “Meditation on the Cross: the last seven words”
  • Choral singing by the Coro Città di Desio
  • Reflections by Fulton J. Sheen on Christ's last seven words
  • Original music by Enrico Balestreri

Highlights Meditation on the Cross 2026

Lenten sacred music concert; reflections by Fulton J. Sheen; original music by Enrico Balestreri.

Prices Meditation on the Cross 2026

Information on admission and procedures from the Coro Città di Desio.

Practical information — Meditation on the Cross

Where

Basilica of Saints Siro and Materno, Desio (MB).

When

During Lent (March). In 2026, on March 27th, in the evening.

Admission

Sacred music concert; information on admission and procedures from the Coro Città di Desio.

How to get there

Desio is served by the train station on the Milan–Asso line; the Basilica is in the city center.

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Where does it take place — Meditation on the Cross

Basilica dei Santi Siro e Materno

Piazza San Siro, 20832 Desio

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Meditation on the Cross in brief

Classical Sacred music Choir Heritage Spirituality Multidisciplinary Monza e della Brianza

History of Meditation on the Cross