University Concerts – University of Messina
The University of Messina's concert season at the Rectorate's Great Hall
About University Concerts
A musical tradition in the heart of the Peloritan University
The University Concerts are one of the most established cultural traditions of the University of Messina. Now in its 36th edition in 2026, the series is organized by the University in close collaboration with the "Arcangelo Corelli" State Conservatory of Music in Messina, with the support of ERSU. The events are held in the prestigious Rectorate's Great Hall (Aula Magna), located in Piazza Stefano Pugliatti, in the heart of the city of Messina, Sicily.
A free series open to the city
A hallmark of the season is free admission: the University and the Conservatory offer all members of the university community and the public the opportunity to attend the concerts freely, subject to availability. The events typically take place on Thursday evenings, transforming the Great Hall into a true concert venue and bringing students, faculty, and the public closer to great music.
A program spanning classical, chamber, and crossover genres
The repertoire is diverse, ranging from classical and chamber music and baroque pieces to piano recitals and operatic arias dedicated to Italian masters like Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, as well as crossovers with film scores and tango. The stage features soloists, ensembles, and groups from the Corelli Conservatory, with the participation of both professors and young musicians.
- Piano recitals and chamber music concerts;
- Baroque ensemble and string quintet from the "Corelli";
- Operatic evenings with sopranos and piano accompaniment;
- Tributes to film music and the tango of Astor Piazzolla.
Culture, education, and community
Beyond its artistic value, the University Concerts have a strong educational mission: the series offers students at the University of Messina the chance to attend high-level events and, in some cases, earn academic credits. It serves as a bridge between the academic and musical worlds, renewing the bond between the Peloritan University, the Conservatory, and the city of Messina every year.
University Concerts — edition 2026
36th University Concerts Season 2026
The 2026 edition of the University Concerts kicked off on Thursday, March 19 at 9:00 PM in the Rectorate's Great Hall of the University of Messina and concluded in June. Eleven free events, produced with the "Arcangelo Corelli" Conservatory and the support of ERSU, enlivened the musical spring of the Peloritan University.
The Program
- March 19 – "Corelli" Baroque Ensemble;
- March 26 – Mazzamuto (violin) and G. Concas (piano);
- April 9 – A. Cannata, piano;
- April 16 – F. Manuli (clarinet) and A. Nastasi (piano);
- April 23 – M. Campanella and M. Leone, piano four hands;
- May 7 – A. Kobrin, piano;
- May 14 – Corelli Quintet (string quartet and piano);
- May 21 – D. Rancatore, soprano, and S. Messina, piano;
- May 28 – Film music with G. Buttà (piano) and M. Marchetti (actor);
- June 4 – "The golden age of tango" with I. Biscardi (accordion), N. Oteri (guitar), and "Corelli" string ensemble;
- June 9 – D. Schillaci, soprano, and S. Messina, piano.
The program alternated pieces by Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini, pillars of Italian opera, with tango works by Astor Piazzolla ("Adios Nonino", "Oblivion", "Libertango"). All events were free of charge.
Programme University Concerts 2026
- March 19 – "Corelli" Baroque Ensemble
- March 26 – Mazzamuto (violin), G. Concas (piano)
- April 9 – A. Cannata (piano)
- April 16 – F. Manuli (clarinet), A. Nastasi (piano)
- April 23 – M. Campanella and M. Leone (piano 4 hands)
- May 7 – A. Kobrin (piano)
- May 14 – Corelli Quintet (strings and piano)
- May 21 – D. Rancatore (soprano), S. Messina (piano)
- May 28 – Film music: G. Buttà (piano), M. Marchetti (actor)
- June 4 – "The golden age of tango": I. Biscardi (accordion), N. Oteri (guitar), "Corelli" string ensemble
- June 9 – D. Schillaci (soprano), S. Messina (piano)
Highlights University Concerts 2026
Prices University Concerts 2026
Practical information — University Concerts
Location
Aula Magna del Rettorato, Piazza Stefano Pugliatti 1, 98122 Messina (ME), Sicily.
When
Spring season, typically from March to June, with concerts on Thursday evenings (usually at 9:00 PM).
Admission
Free, subject to availability, open to the university community and the general public.
How to get there
The Rectorate is located in the city center, within walking distance of the Messina Centrale train station and well-served by urban bus and tram lines. For those arriving by car, it is recommended to use the city center parking facilities.
Information
Program and updates are available on the University of Messina website, under the University Concerts section.
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Where does it take place — University Concerts
Aula Magna del Rettorato
Piazza Stefano Pugliatti 1, 98122 Messina