Terre Armoniche – Music Festival (Sommariva Perno)
The festival bringing world-class music to the churches and villages of the Roero region
About Terre Armoniche
Terre Armoniche in Sommariva Perno
In the heart of the Roero region, in Sommariva Perno (Cuneo province, Piedmont), the Terre Armoniche festival brings classical music and singer-songwriter masterpieces to one of the town's most intimate settings: the San Bernardino church, home to the local Confraternity. This cultural initiative focuses on top-tier performers and a dialogue between classical repertoire, opera, and the Italian singer-songwriter tradition.
A festival spread across the territory
Terre Armoniche is organized by the Santa Cecilia Cultural Association, under the artistic direction of Hilary Bassi, and is now in its fifth edition (2025/2026 season). It is not tied to a single town: the season travels through various villages in the Roero and Langhe areas—including Magliano Alfieri, Castagnito, Barolo, and Sommariva Perno—transforming churches, castles, and historic halls into intimate stages. In Sommariva Perno, the festival has hosted two of its most anticipated events, which were met with great public enthusiasm.
Between opera and singer-songwriter classics
The hallmark of Terre Armoniche is the variety of its musical languages. In the San Bernardino church, programs have ranged from the most famous operatic arias, in tribute to an icon like Luciano Pavarotti, to the refined repertoire of Genoese singer-songwriters reinterpreted by a string quartet. It is a formula that introduces classical music to those who do not usually attend concert halls, thanks to programs designed to stir emotions within a stunning setting.
A project for the Cuneo region
More than just a series of concerts, Terre Armoniche is a project for the cultural promotion of the Cuneo area: it enhances the architectural heritage of small towns, supports young performers, and keeps the cultural life of the Roero villages vibrant. Admission by voluntary donation makes it accessible to everyone, with the only requirement being mandatory booking due to the limited capacity of the venues.
Terre Armoniche — edition 2026
Terre Armoniche 2025/2026 in Sommariva Perno
As part of the fifth edition of the festival, two concerts were held in the San Bernardino church in Sommariva Perno, both at 5:00 PM with admission by voluntary donation upon reservation. These were among the most popular events of the entire season, which also took place in Magliano Alfieri, Castagnito, and Barolo.
The festival is organized by the Santa Cecilia Cultural Association under the artistic direction of Hilary Bassi, as part of a project to promote the musical and cultural heritage of the Roero and Langhe villages.
Programme Terre Armoniche 2026
Sunday, April 26, 2026 — 5:00 PM
«Luciano Pavarotti – The voice of an Italian in the world», a tribute to the great tenor who passed away in 2007.
- Tenor: Gianni Mongiardino
- Piano: Giulio Laguzzi
- Program: The most famous arias from the Pavarotti repertoire, between opera and romances.
Sunday, May 10, 2026 — 5:00 PM (Grand Season Finale)
«Emotions dressed in music and poetry», a journey through the great tradition of Italian singer-songwriters.
- String quartet of the Progetto Ianua: Alessandro Alexovits, Roberta Tuminello, Ilaria Bruzzone, Chiara Alberti.
- Program: The repertoire of Genoese singer-songwriters in arrangements for strings.
Both concerts took place in the San Bernardino church (Confraternity).
Highlights Terre Armoniche 2026
Prices Terre Armoniche 2026
Practical information — Terre Armoniche
Location
San Bernardino Church (Confraternity), Sommariva Perno (CN), in the Roero region, province of Cuneo.
Admission and Booking
Admission by voluntary donation. Booking is mandatory due to the limited capacity of the venue.
Contact
Santa Cecilia Cultural Association — Phone and WhatsApp +39 351 7056171, email [email protected].
Getting there
Sommariva Perno is located about 40 km from Turin and is easily reached by car via the main roads of the Roero region. Arriving a little early is recommended to find parking in the town center.
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Where does it take place — Terre Armoniche
Chiesa (Confraternita) di San Bernardino