For four unforgettable days, the hometown of Palestrina, located in the beautiful Province of Rome, Italy, will be filled with the magic of polyphonic music. Choirs from around the world, both professional and amateur, will gather to celebrate the beauty and grandeur of polyphony, both sacred and secular.
We regret to inform you that, due to low attendance, the festival has been cancelled. We understand the expectations created and apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We hope to organize the event again next year with a larger participation and to meet the interests of our community. Thank you for your understanding.
| Wednesday, July 2nd | |
| Time | Event |
| 4:00pm | Choirs’ Welcome at the Foundation Headquarters Visit to Palestrina’s Birthplace and Museum Visit to the Cathedral (Competition Venue) |
| Thursday, July 3rd Friday, July 4th |
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| Time | Event |
| 9:30am | Selected Choirs’ Performances. For other choirs, participation in workshops led by Professor Johann Herczog on the methodology of teaching polyphonic singing and musical meetings with local choirs to share their passion for singing and collaborate on the creation of musical pieces to be performed during the gala evening |
| 1:00pm | Break for lunch offered by the Palestrina foundation |
| 3:00pm | Selected Choirs’ Performances. For other choirs, participation in workshops led by Professor Johann Herczog on the methodology of teaching polyphonic singing and musical meetings with local choirs to share their passion for singing and collaborate on the creation of musical pieces to be performed during the gala evening |
| Saturday, July 5th | |
| Time | Event |
| 10:00am | Official Announcement of Winning Choirs and Award Ceremony |
| 12:00pm | Grand Prix Final Competition during which the winning choirs will perform a composition by Maestro Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina. |
| 3:00pm | The choirs that did not register to participate in the competition will perform in the cathedral. |
| 6:00pm | Opening of the Renaissance Festival In the streets of the town and in the garden of the Temple of the Goddess Fortuna, choirs will have the opportunity to sing “Madrigals” accompanied by local choirs. Opening of the food stands – Street food dinner |