Note di Primavera

Note di Primavera: music that tells the story of the Nebrodi

Every spring, the village of Raccuja, a small town in the province of Messina nestled in the heart of the Nebrodi mountains, comes alive with Note di Primavera, a music festival that has successfully built a distinct and recognizable identity over the years. Conceived in 2015 by Maestro Antonio Leone, artistic director of the "C. Spanò" Concert Band, the event stems from a desire to go beyond the traditional brass band repertoire and offer the public an opportunity to discover and appreciate a variety of musical genres.

A stage between history and landscape

The heart of the festival is the evocative Castello Branciforti, an ancient residence that overlooks the village and serves as the setting for most of the concerts. Special attention is paid to selecting the most characteristic locations in the area to highlight their beauty and create a harmonious bond between music and the environment. This is the hallmark of Note di Primavera: intimate concerts where every sonic nuance gains importance through the mutual listening between performers and the audience.

From brass bands to jazz, chamber music to the Mediterranean

The program features a series of events that traverse diverse musical seasons: from clarinet and piano duos to chamber music ensembles, and from acclaimed jazz to popular Mediterranean sounds. Over the years, the festival has hosted prominent ensembles and artists, forging collaborations with local musical entities and bringing talent to Raccuja capable of blending artistic quality with audience engagement.

A project for the local area

Organized in collaboration with the Municipality of Raccuja, Note di Primavera has grown to become part of a cultural enhancement path that also looks toward national and European funding circuits. More than just a concert season, the festival has become a highly anticipated event that tells the story of inland Sicily and the Nebrodi through music, offering residents and visitors another reason to discover an authentic village far from the beaten tourist paths.