MUSA - Music, Performance, Art

MUSA, the cultural summer in the village of Pianiano

MUSA - Music, Performance, Art is the summer festival that, every July, brings world-class music and live performance within the walls of the medieval village of Pianiano, a small hamlet in the municipality of Cellere, in the heart of the Viterbo Tuscia region. Organised by the Municipality of Cellere in collaboration with the Pro Loco, the event has become a staple of the Alta Tuscia summer, attracting audiences from across the province of Viterbo and beyond.

An ancient village turned stage

The charm of MUSA lies in its setting. Pianiano is a compact, quiet medieval village where ancient stones, narrow alleys, and panoramic views of the Tuscia countryside create a natural backdrop for performances. The evenings take place outdoors, under the starry July sky, in an intimate atmosphere that brings the audience closer to the artists and gives music an almost familiar dimension.

A programme spanning genres and styles

The hallmark of MUSA is its variety. Each edition offers a journey through different artistic languages: from classical music and opera to jazz, gipsy and manouche influences, and world music, as well as tributes to great songwriters and film scores. Alongside the concerts, theatre and dance also find their place, in an interweaving of arts that gives full meaning to the festival's name.

• Classical and Baroque music with string ensembles and piano
• Opera with solo voices under the stars
• Jazz and crossover between classical repertoire and improvisation
• World music and sounds from across the globe
• Tributes to the great names of Italian music

More than just concerts: a welcoming village

MUSA is also an opportunity to experience the village of Pianiano in its entirety. On festival evenings, starting in the late afternoon, a refreshment area is set up featuring local products, combining artistic performance with the pleasure of conviviality and local gastronomy. It is the perfect way to discover the flavours of the Tuscia region before settling in for the concert.

A local project

The festival is an expression of the bond between the municipal administration, the Pro Loco, and local associations, which work every year to promote Pianiano and the entire Municipality of Cellere through culture. In a region like Lazio, which is rich in summer events, MUSA represents the ambition of a small village that chooses artistic quality and hospitality as tools to promote its heritage.