Pianofestival Spring
Piano and chamber music festival at the Chiesa dell'Immacolata in Aversa
About Pianofestival Spring
A spring of great piano music in Aversa
The Pianofestival Spring is a musical series that, every spring, transforms the Chiesa dell'Immacolata on Via San Nicola in Aversa into an intimate and evocative concert hall. Located in the heart of the Norman city, in the province of Caserta and the center of Campania, the event offers an itinerary of piano recitals and chamber music that weaves together diverse repertoires, performers, and architectural spaces. The fourth edition, scheduled from May 10 to June 28, 2026, brings together eleven concerts ranging from the Baroque era to the 20th century, including jazz influences.
Italian and international pianists
Each year, the festival hosts established soloists and young talents from the national and international scene. The 2026 edition features pianists such as Massimiliano Monopoli, Roberto de Leonardis, Nicolas Salloum, Amedeo Cannas, Vincenzo Pavone, Riccardo Natale, and Andrea Cantù, alongside chamber ensembles with cello and piano, and the special Music Day event on June 21. The program covers works by Bach, Scarlatti, Mozart, Chopin, Liszt, Brahms, Shostakovich, and Mussorgsky, without forgetting more modern and improvisational pieces.
Music, culture, and solidarity
A distinctive feature of the festival is the "Art Helps Art" project: proceeds from tickets and subscriptions are dedicated to the restoration of the altarpiece of the Chiesa dell'Immacolata, thus linking musical enjoyment to the protection of Aversa's historical and artistic heritage. The artistic direction is led by Antonino Cascio, while organizational coordination is managed by the Proloco Aversa Normanna, in collaboration with the Archconfraternity of the SS. Immacolata.
A widespread and educational festival
In addition to evening concerts, the Pianofestival Spring offers educational and outreach moments, such as meetings aimed at students of the Domenico Cirillo Musical High School in Aversa, with the goal of bringing new generations closer to classical music. The Music Day on June 21, with free admission, expands the audience with a morning concert and an evening recital that blends classical and jazz.
Why attend
- Eleven piano and chamber music concerts in a historic Aversa venue
- Italian and international performers, from Baroque to jazz
- Accessible tickets and subscription options
- A charity project supporting local artistic heritage
Pianofestival Spring — edition 2026
The fourth edition of the Pianofestival Spring enlivened the Aversa spring with a program of eleven events including piano recitals, chamber music, and thematic paths. Alongside great soloists, the 2026 edition offered the Music Day on June 21 with free admission and educational moments for students of the Domenico Cirillo Musical High School. At the heart of the initiative was the charity project "Art Helps Art," with proceeds destined for the restoration of the altarpiece of the Chiesa dell'Immacolata.
Programme Pianofestival Spring 2026
Piano concerts (8:00 PM, Chiesa dell'Immacolata)
- Sunday, May 10 — Massimiliano Monopoli: Chopin (4 Ballades), Ravel
- Sunday, May 17 — Roberto de Leonardis: Scarlatti, Mozart, Chopin
- Sunday, May 24 — Nicolas Salloum: Bach, Schumann, Chopin, Prokofiev
- Tuesday, May 26 — Ferdinando Vietti (cello) and Maurizio Barboro (piano): Mendelssohn, Schubert, Brahms
- Sunday, May 31 — Amedeo Cannas: Bach, Goldberg Variations
- Wednesday, June 10 — Luca Signorini (cello) and Paola Volpe (piano): Shostakovich, Myaskovsky
- Sunday, June 14 — Vincenzo Pavone: Liszt
- Tuesday, June 23 — Riccardo Natale: Handel, Beethoven, Brahms
- Sunday, June 28 — Andrea Cantù: Mussorgsky, Liszt
Music Day — Sunday, June 21 (free admission)
- 11:30 AM — Trio Animè (flutes and piano): Jommelli, Fenaroli, Cimarosa, Tchaikovsky, Bizet
- 8:00 PM — Virgilio Volante: Debussy, Ravel, Davis, Shorter, Corea and original compositions, between classical and jazz
Educational event
Monday, May 25, 10:30 AM, Domenico Cirillo Musical High School, Aversa: meeting with Nicolas Salloum, winner of the 2025 Casagrande Prize.
Highlights Pianofestival Spring 2026
- Eleven piano and chamber music concerts at the Chiesa dell'Immacolata
- Italian and international pianists, from Baroque to the 20th century
- Music Day on June 21 with free admission, blending classical and jazz
- Charity project "Art Helps Art" for the restoration of the altarpiece
Prices Pianofestival Spring 2026
Practical information — Pianofestival Spring
Location
Chiesa dell'Immacolata, Via San Nicola, Aversa (CE), Campania. Some side events are held at the Domenico Cirillo Musical High School.
How to get there
Aversa is served by the railway station on the Naples-Rome line and the regional metro (Aversa-Naples line). By car, take the Aversa Nord exit from the Asse Mediano. The historic center is within walking distance from the station.
Tickets
Full price ticket 5 euros, reduced (under 25) 3 euros. Subscriptions available for the nine main concerts. The Music Day on June 21 is free of charge. Advance sales at the church one hour before each concert; subscription reservations via email ([email protected]).
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Where does it take place — Pianofestival Spring
Chiesa dell'Immacolata
Chiesa dell'Immacolata, via San Nicola, 81031 Aversa