Music for Estudiantina Play
The mandolin and guitar concert by the Estudiantina Ensemble in Villa Moroni
About Music for Estudiantina Play
The tradition of plucked string orchestras at Villa Moroni
Music for Estudiantina Play is the concert that the Estudiantina Ensemble Bergamo is presenting at Villa Moroni, in Stezzano, province of Bergamo. The protagonist is the fascinating world of plucked string orchestras, with mandolins and guitars bringing to life a repertoire that is both historical and contemporary.
A musical journey
The program blends different atmospheres and geographies:
- Famous opera arias from the Puccini repertoire;
- The Argentine atmospheres of Astor Piazzolla;
- Oriental suggestions, such as 'The Song of the Japanese Autumn' by Yasuo Kuwahara.
Alongside the ensemble, vocals and solo instruments perform, for an evening that highlights the versatility of plucked string orchestras.
The Estudiantina Ensemble Bergamo
The Estudiantina Ensemble Bergamo is an orchestra revived in 2008 under the direction of Pietro Ragni, with the aim of presenting historical and contemporary repertoires linked to the great tradition of plucked string orchestras. The concert is part of the 'I Lunedì dell'Estudiantina' series, now in its sixteenth edition for the 2025/2026 season.
A refined evening in Lombardy
In the Region of Lombardy, which boasts a rich musical life, 'Music for Estudiantina Play' offers a quality event in an intimate and elegant setting. Villa Moroni, with its concert hall, provides the ideal backdrop for an evening dedicated to classical music and the mandolin tradition.
Music for Estudiantina Play — edition 2026
The 2026 edition of 'Music for Estudiantina Play' takes place on Monday, June 8, at 9:00 PM at Villa Moroni in Stezzano. The Estudiantina Ensemble Bergamo, directed by Pietro Ragni, presents a concert for mandolins and guitars as part of the 'I Lunedì dell'Estudiantina' series, now in its sixteenth edition.
The program ranges from famous Puccini opera arias to the Argentine atmospheres of Astor Piazzolla, and oriental suggestions by Yasuo Kuwahara. The concert hall opens at 8:30 PM; a pre-concert aperitif is available for a fee, with booking suggested. Free admission with limited seating.
Programme Music for Estudiantina Play 2026
Monday, June 8, 2026 — Villa Moroni, Stezzano (9:00 PM)
- Hall opens from 8:30 PM, with pre-concert aperitif (fee applies, booking suggested)
- Concert by the Estudiantina Ensemble Bergamo, directed by Pietro Ragni
- Program includes: opera arias from the Puccini repertoire, Argentine atmospheres by Astor Piazzolla, 'The Song of the Japanese Autumn' by Yasuo Kuwahara
- With vocals and solo instruments alongside the plucked string orchestra
Highlights Music for Estudiantina Play 2026
- 'I Lunedì dell'Estudiantina' series, 16th edition
- Repertoire for mandolins and guitars
- From Puccini to Piazzolla, including oriental suggestions
Prices Music for Estudiantina Play 2026
Practical information — Music for Estudiantina Play
How to get there
Villa Moroni is located at via Papa Giovanni XXIII 6, in Stezzano (BG), a few minutes from Bergamo. The villa has free internal parking (up to 150 spaces), a bar with refreshments, and an air-conditioned concert hall.
Admission and booking
Free admission with limited seating; booking is recommended. For information: Estudiantina Ensemble Bergamo, tel. +39 035 0267478.
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Where does it take place — Music for Estudiantina Play
Villa Moroni
Via Papa Giovanni XXIII 6, 24040 Stezzano