Note di Passaggio – Sighicelli Concerts

Note di Passaggio: Classical Music Under the Stars

The Sighicelli Concerts represent the summer strand of the Note di Passaggio series, organized by the association Amici della Musica di Modena Mario Pedrazzi APS. The setting is the Courtyard of Villa Boschetti, in the heart of San Cesario sul Panaro, a small town in the Province of Modena in Emilia-Romagna, along the banks of the Panaro river.

The association behind the series is one of the historic musical organizations in the area: founded in 1919, for over a century it has brought great chamber music to the cities and villages of the province, with a program that intertwines masterpieces of the past with pieces from the 20th century and contemporary works.

A Series Spread Across the Villages of Modena

Note di Passaggio is not limited to San Cesario: the summer series touches several towns in the Modenese area, from Spilamberto to Castelnuovo Rangone, bringing concerts to historic courtyards, castles, and villas. In San Cesario sul Panaro, however, the Courtyard of Villa Boschetti has become the symbolic venue of the initiative, with its evening events animating the summer of the town.

What to Expect

• Quality Chamber Music: Quartets, wind quintets, trios, soloists, and voices, with curated and accessible programs.
• Free Admission: All events in the series are free and open to everyone.
• Historic Setting: The Courtyard of Villa Boschetti offers unique acoustics and atmosphere; in case of bad weather, concerts are moved to the Troisi Theater or the Great Hall of the villa.
• Broad Repertoire: From the Italian Baroque to the 20th century and contemporary music, including the great names of Classicism and Romanticism.

Why It's Worth It

In a summer often dominated by pop concerts and food festivals, the Sighicelli Concerts offer a cultured and free alternative, capable of enhancing the historical heritage of San Cesario sul Panaro and presenting high-level performers in an intimate and cozy setting. An opportunity to listen to great chamber music just a short distance from Modena, immersed in the greenery of the Bassa Modenese.