Primavera Chitarristica
The classical guitar festival in the heart of Ascoli Piceno
About Primavera Chitarristica
A festival dedicated to classical guitar
Primavera Chitarristica is one of the most anticipated events of the musical season in Ascoli Piceno, an art city in the Marche Region famous for its Renaissance squares and the travertine of its buildings. The festival, promoted by the Fondazione Carisap with the patronage of the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno and in collaboration with the "G. Spontini" Musical Institute, offers a cycle of concerts every spring entirely dedicated to classical guitar and its dialogue with other instruments.
Where it takes place
The concerts are held at the "E. Neroni" Carisap Auditorium, a concert hall in the center of Ascoli Piceno that offers an intimate and ideal acoustic for chamber music repertoire. All events begin at 6:00 PM and are spread throughout the spring Sundays, between the end of March and mid-May.
A high-quality program
The festival is distinguished by its search for excellent concert proposals, capable of reaching a wide and diverse audience. Alongside solo recitals, the program highlights the guitar in its chamber and concert variations: duets with cello, piano, and ensembles, from early music to the 20th century, from Boccherini to Castelnuovo-Tedesco, including the great Spanish and South American tradition of De Falla, Albéniz, and Piazzolla.
Focus on young people
Among the objectives of Primavera Chitarristica is the promotion of new generations of musicians and audiences. The festival complements concerts with in-depth sessions, such as masterclasses for students, contributing to making Ascoli Piceno a reference point for guitar culture in the Marche region.
An event rooted in the territory
More than just a concert series, Primavera Chitarristica is an opportunity to experience the historic center of Ascoli Piceno in spring, combining music with the discovery of the city. Some events conclude with tastings of oil and wine from local producers, emphasizing the link between the festival and the gastronomic identity of the Piceno territory.
Primavera Chitarristica — edition 2026
9th edition (2026)
The ninth edition of Primavera Chitarristica, promoted by the Fondazione Carisap with the patronage of the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno and the "G. Spontini" Musical Institute, offered four Sunday recitals at the "E. Neroni" Carisap Auditorium, all starting at 6:00 PM.
The program highlighted the guitar in its various chamber and concert variations, from the Spanish and South American tradition to the great repertoire of the 20th century, with constant attention to the quality of the performers and the engagement of younger audiences.
Programme Primavera Chitarristica 2026
Program 9th edition
- March 29, 2026 - Gian Marco Ciampa (guitar) and Erica Piccotti (cello), "Jota" program with music by De Falla, Piazzolla, and Albéniz (masterclass on March 28).
- April 12, 2026 - Duo Savigni, with Laura on fortepiano and Enrica on 19th-century guitar, dedicated to the repertoire and performance practice of the 19th century.
- May 3, 2026 - Andrea Roberto (guitar), a journey from early music to the great chapters of guitar literature.
- May 17, 2026 - Ensemble Euridice and the Canzian sisters: Boccherini's Guitar Quintet No. 7 (in the version for string quartet) and Castelnuovo-Tedesco's Guitar Concerto No. 1 in D major, with Eleonora Canzian on guitar and Claudia Canzian on piano.
Highlights Primavera Chitarristica 2026
- Four Sunday recitals at the "E. Neroni" Carisap Auditorium at 6:00 PM.
- Prominent performers on the Italian and international guitar scene.
- Repertoire from early music to the 20th century, with duets, ensembles, and concert formations.
- Masterclasses for students and focus on new generations of musicians.
- Concluding concert with tasting of oil and wine from local producers.
Practical information — Primavera Chitarristica
Where
"E. Neroni" Carisap Auditorium, Ascoli Piceno (Marche).
When
Four Sunday concerts between the end of March and mid-May, starting at 6:00 PM.
How to get there
By car: Ascoli Piceno highway exit (A14, Ascoli-Mare link); by train: Ascoli Piceno station; nearest airports: Ancona-Falconara and Pescara. The historic center is easily accessible on foot.
Information
The festival is promoted by the Fondazione Carisap. For details on the program and how to access individual concerts, it is advisable to consult the official channels of the Foundation and the Municipality of Ascoli Piceno.
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Auditorium Carisap "E. Neroni"