Musical Season of the Camerata Musicale Sulmonese
The grand concert season at the Teatro Maria Caniglia in Sulmona
About Camerata Musicale Sulmonese
A musical tradition spanning decades
The Musical Season of the Camerata Musicale Sulmonese is one of the most deeply rooted and anticipated cultural events in the city of Sulmona, located in the heart of the Peligna Valley in the province of L'Aquila. Established in the 1950s, the Camerata Musicale Sulmonese ETS stands as one of the longest-standing musical institutions in Abruzzo. Each year, it presents a rich concert series running from October to March at the Teatro Comunale Maria Caniglia, a historic jewel of the Peligna region.
A program spanning genres and eras
The strength of the festival lies in the variety of its programming: alongside grand classical and symphonic music, the stage hosts opera, jazz, dance, gospel, and musical theater. Each season features over twenty events, bringing Italian and international symphony orchestras, world-class soloists, ballet companies, and chamber ensembles to Sulmona. For years, the artistic direction has been entrusted to Maestro Gaetano Di Bacco, who has successfully given the season an increasingly broad reach and a profile of authentic prestige.
Highlights of the season
Certain events have become true rituals for the local audience: the traditional New Year's Day Concert on January 1st, complete with a celebratory toast and performances by prestigious international symphony orchestras; the Christmas Concert featuring renowned gospel choirs; dance and ballet performances; and, of course, beloved opera classics. Special projects and world premieres also feature prominently, making the Teatro Caniglia a vibrant laboratory for musical culture in Abruzzo.
The Teatro Maria Caniglia, the heart of the festival
The season takes place at the Teatro Comunale Maria Caniglia on Via Antonio De Nino, named after the famous soprano from Sulmona, Maria Caniglia. The elegant and intimate hall offers high-quality acoustics that enhance both orchestral and operatic performances. Through its continuous activity, the Camerata Musicale Sulmonese helps make Sulmona and the entire Peligna Valley a key reference point for classical music in Abruzzo.
Camerata Musicale Sulmonese — edition 2026
The 73rd Musical Season of the Camerata Musicale Sulmonese offered 23 events at the Teatro Comunale Maria Caniglia in Sulmona, from October 19, 2025, to March 22, 2026, ranging from grand symphonic works and opera to jazz, dance, gospel, and musical theater.
Highlights included: the inaugural concert "French Impressions" with the Orchestra Sinfonica Pugliese; Bellini's opera Norma (November 30) on the 190th anniversary of the composer's death, and Donizetti's L'elisir d'amore; the world premiere of the Mass for Pope Celestine V of Morrone by Maestro Larry Alan Smith (December 14); jazz by Sergio Cammariere and the "Bach is in the Air" concert with Danilo Rea and Ramin Bahrami; the Christmas Concert with Eric Waddell & Abundant Life Gospel Singers; and the traditional New Year's Day Concert on January 1st.
Programme Camerata Musicale Sulmonese 2026
Main events of the 73rd Season
- October 19, 2025 – Inaugural concert "French Impressions", Orchestra Sinfonica Pugliese with pianists Marco Schiavo and Sergio Marchegiani
- November 23, 2025 – Sergio Cammariere Quintet (jazz)
- November 30, 2025 – Norma by Vincenzo Bellini (opera)
- December 8, 2025 – "Bach is in the Air", Danilo Rea and Ramin Bahrami
- December 14, 2025 – Mass for Pope Celestine V of Morrone by Larry Alan Smith, world premiere
- December 21, 2025 – Christmas Concert, Eric Waddell & Abundant Life Gospel Singers
- January 1, 2026 – New Year's Day Concert, National Symphony Orchestra of the Moldova Radio-Television
- February 1, 2026 – L'elisir d'amore by Gaetano Donizetti (opera)
- March 22, 2026 – Closing concert "Song of Praise", Symphony No. 2 "Lobgesang" by Mendelssohn
The program also featured the "Fire of Georgia" ballet by the National Ballet of Georgia, the musical "Beauty and the Beast", and numerous chamber music appointments.
Highlights Camerata Musicale Sulmonese 2026
Prices Camerata Musicale Sulmonese 2026
Practical information — Camerata Musicale Sulmonese
Location
Teatro Comunale Maria Caniglia, Via Antonio De Nino 30, 67039 Sulmona (AQ).
Tickets and Subscriptions
Tickets and subscriptions are available via the Ciaotickets platform and at the Camerata Musicale Sulmonese office. For information: call +39 0864 212207 (Monday to Friday) or email [email protected].
Getting There
Sulmona is accessible by car via the A25 motorway (Sulmona-Pratola Peligna exit) and by train via the Sulmona station on the Rome-Pescara line. The theater is located in the city's historic center.
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Where does it take place — Camerata Musicale Sulmonese
Teatro Comunale Maria Caniglia
Via Antonio De Nino 30, 67039 Sulmona