Monferrato Classic Festival – Quargnento
A classical music festival showcasing young talent at the Auditorium della Trinità in Quargnento
About Monferrato Classic Festival
The Monferrato Classic Festival in Quargnento
The Monferrato Classic Festival (MCF) is one of the most established classical music events in the Monferrato area, returning each year to the town of Quargnento, in the province of Alessandria (Piedmont). Concerts are held at the SS. Trinità Auditorium, located in Piazza I Maggio—an intimate space in the heart of the town with ideal acoustics for chamber music.
The event is a collaboration between the Municipality of Quargnento and the Musica e Pensiero APS ETS association, under the artistic direction of pianist Sabrina Lanzi, who has led the festival since its inception. In 2026, the festival celebrates its tenth edition, a testament to a consolidated tradition that has made Monferrato a landmark for great music.
Spotlight on Young Talent
The core of the Monferrato Classic Festival is the promotion of young talent in classical music. Every Sunday, a new performer or ensemble takes the stage: pianists, soloists on strings and winds, duos, and chamber ensembles, often very young yet already decorated in national and international competitions. Programs span from Baroque and Classical repertoires to Romantic and 20th-century works, featuring composers such as Bach, Scarlatti, Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin, Ravel, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff.
A Traveling Festival in Monferrato
Quargnento is one of the locations visited by the festival, which travels throughout the year across various villages in the Monferrato and Alessandria regions, bringing classical music to small towns often far from major concert circuits. This widespread reach, combined with a focus on young performers, makes the Monferrato Classic Festival a precious experience for the local area and its UNESCO World Heritage wine landscape.
A Free Event
Concerts at the Monferrato Classic Festival in Quargnento are free to attend, designed to make classical music accessible to everyone. It is a perfect opportunity to spend a Sunday afternoon listening to great classical repertoire live while discovering one of the most charming towns in the province of Alessandria.
Monferrato Classic Festival — edition 2026
Monferrato Classic Festival 2026 in Quargnento
The tenth edition of the Monferrato Classic Festival returns to the SS. Trinità Auditorium in Quargnento (AL) with two Sunday events in April, both starting at 5:00 PM with free admission.
On Sunday, April 19, the stage is dedicated to two young pianists: Riccardo Bresciani, winner of the first prize at the 2024 Riccione Piano Competition, and Bianca Zambon, a student at the Accademia del Ridotto and winner of numerous competitions. On Sunday, April 26, the festival continues with Michele Pierattelli on violin and Christian Pastorino on piano. A program that highlights, as per tradition, the best emerging talents on the concert scene.
Programme Monferrato Classic Festival 2026
Sunday, April 19, 2026 — 5:00 PM
Riccardo Bresciani and Bianca Zambon, piano.
- Riccardo Bresciani: works by Bach, Haydn, Chopin, Ravel, and Debussy
- Bianca Zambon: Scarlatti, Beethoven (first movement of the "Tempest" Sonata), Chopin (Scherzo), and Rachmaninoff
Sunday, April 26, 2026 — 5:00 PM
Michele Pierattelli (violin) and Christian Pastorino (piano) in duo.
All concerts are held at the SS. Trinità Auditorium in Quargnento, with free admission.
Highlights Monferrato Classic Festival 2026
- Two Sunday concerts as part of the festival's tenth edition
- The youthful talent of pianists Riccardo Bresciani and Bianca Zambon (April 19)
- The violin and piano duo of Michele Pierattelli and Christian Pastorino (April 26)
- Repertoire ranging from Bach and Scarlatti to Ravel, Debussy, and Rachmaninoff
- Free admission
Prices Monferrato Classic Festival 2026
Practical information — Monferrato Classic Festival
How to get there
Quargnento is located in the province of Alessandria, just a few kilometers from the provincial capital. By car, it is easily reached via the A21 motorway (Turin-Piacenza), taking the Alessandria Ovest exit. The most convenient train station is Alessandria, from which you can continue by car or bus.
Venue and Times
Concerts are held at the SS. Trinità Auditorium, located at Piazza I Maggio 15 in Quargnento, starting in the afternoon (generally at 5:00 PM) on scheduled Sundays.
Admission
Admission to the concerts is free, subject to availability.
Contact
For information: Municipality of Quargnento, tel. +39 0131 219133. The updated program is available on the Municipality's website and the official Monferrato Classic Festival website.
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Where does it take place — Monferrato Classic Festival
Auditorium della SS. Trinità
Piazza I Maggio 15, 15044 Quargnento