Music at the Castle 2° edition

Castle in Music – 2nd Edition is the result of a collaboration between the Castle of Thiene and the Ludus Musicae Association, with the aim of creating a dialogue between art, education, and historical heritage.

The initiative includes a prestigious Piano and Chamber Music Masterclass led by Maestro Massimo Somenzi, open to students and young professionals, taking place from August 31 to September 13, 2026.

The project also features a rich concert programme:

• 8 September 2026 – 8:30pm
  DANIELE MARTINELLI (piano)
  Music by L. van Beethoven, R. Schumann
  Admission by ticket
  
  
• 10 September 2026 – 8:30pm
  MYRIAM DAL DON (violin)
  MARIA GRAZIA BELLOCCHIO (piano)
  Music by L. van Beethoven, F. Schubert, L. Janáček
  Admission by ticket
  
  
• 12 September 2026 – 8:30pm
  VINCENZO PACI (clarinet)
  GIANCARLO DI VACRI (viola)
  MASSIMO SOMENZI (piano)
  Music by W. A. Mozart, J. Brahms, D. Shostakovich
  Admission by ticket
  
  
• 13 September 2026 – 5:30pm
  
  Storytelling and Music for Families
  Recommended for ages 6 and up
  
  "L'Histoire de Babar, le petit éléphant"
  Music by F. Poulenc, text by J. de Brunhoff
  "Les Enfants Musiciens" (The Children Musicians)
  Music and text by E. Satie
  
  ANGELA GRAZIANI (narrator)
  DARIO FALCONE (piano)
  Admission by ticket
  
  
• 13 September 2026 – 8:30 PM
  
  To celebrate the conclusion of the second edition of Castelli in Musica, the closing event will be offered free of charge to the public. 
  Advance booking is required, subject to availability.
  
  "Emotions at the Castle"
  
  LIVIO GEMMO JUNIOR (narrator)
  MASSIMO SOMENZI (piano)
  Music by E. Grieg, I. Albéniz, C. Debussy, O. Respighi, D. Shostakovich, A. Ginastera, T. Yoshimatsu
  Texts by L. Gemmo

All concerts will take place at the Castle of Thiene.