During the holiday season, Ravenna is livened up with CHRISTMAS CONCERTS with illustrious orchestras and choirs playing in various churches of Ravenna and its surroundings.
Full programme to be defined.
During the Christmas holidays, from December 1st to 27th all parking areas managed by Azimut on behalf of the municipality will be free of charge from 4.30 pm, except for the one in piazza Baracca, which will be free from 6.30 pm.
PROGRAMME
SATURDAY 6th DECEMBER
• XVI XMAS CONCERT
Parrocchia di San Massimiliano Kolbe – Viale Manzoni 381, Lido Adriano
Time: 9 pm
Pop-Rock Ensemble. Concert by students of the Giuseppe Verdi State Conservatory in Ravenna.
Free admission subject to availability. Booking recommended.
For information: +39 338 4965957 / amarelidoadriano@gmail.com
• GOSPEL CHRISTMAS NIGHT
Teatro Socjale di Piangipane – Via Piangipane, 153
Time: 9 pm
The choir “To Be Choir” will take you on an unforgettable musical journey through Christmas classics, traditional songs and modern pieces.
Valentina Cortesi soloist and choir director
Band formed by music teachers from the Mousikè Centre.
Charity concert. Advance tickets available from the Mousikè Centre: +39 331 7617469.
WEDNESDAY 10TH DECEMBER
• CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Basilica di San Francesco – Piazza San Francesco, 1
Time: 9 pm
Young Musicians European Orchestra
Sancho Almendral conductor
Mattia Pagliani violin
Music by Ciaikovski, Wieniawski, Mozart
With the participation of the children’s Choirs of Ravenna’s schools.
SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER
• TO BE CHOIR PRESENTS: CHRISTMAS CONCERT
Basilica di San Francesco – Piazza San Francesco, 1
Time: 9 pm
A Christmas concert, an event of lights and sounds celebrating the magic of Christmas. Traditional and contemporary melodies performed by the “To Be Choir“ and an orchestra of talented musicians from the band formed by teachers from the Mousikè Centre in an atmosphere of spirituality and celebration.
Charity concert. Solidarity contribution at the entrance.
For information: +39 331 7617469 – info@centromousike.com
SUNDAY 21ST DECEMBER
• RASSEGNA MUSICA E SPIRITO – XIV EDITION – CONCERT FOR THE NATIVITY
Basilica di San Francesco – Piazza San Francesco, 1
Time: 6.30 pm
Soloists from the choir and orchestra of the Cappella Musicale della Basilica di San Francesco di Ravenna.
Giuliano Amadei conductor
Annarita Venieri, Emilia Ferrari, Carla Milani, Anna Pieri soloists
Music Dixit Dominus RV 595 by Vivaldi, the choir “O Glorious Prince” from the oratorio Belshazzar by Georg Friedrich Handel, the Magnificat by Jan Dismas Zelenka and the Concerto “made for Christmas night” by Arcangelo Corelli
Free contribution at the entrance.
For information: + 39 366 1768213 – cappellamusicalesanfrancesco@gmail.com
MONDAY 22th DECEMBER
• CHRISTMAS CONCERT – 26th EDITION
Alighieri Theatre – Via Angelo Mariani, 2
Time: 9 pm
Traditional concert of the city music band. Traditional, contemporary, military and Christmas music.
Maestro Mauro Vergimigli conductor
Maestro Yuri Spadaro deputy conductor
Free entry, subject to availability.
For information: bandara@comune.ravenna.it
TUESDAY 23RD DECEMBER
• WEST SIDE STORY
Teatro Alighieri – Via Angelo Mariani, 2
Time: 9 pm
A semi-staged version of Leonard Bernstein’s masterpiece that intertwines sung, recited and orchestral moments in a clear and engaging narrative flow.
Orchestra Recondite Armonie, formed by young musicians already active in prestigious contexts such as La Scala in Milan, the Luigi Cherubini Youth Orchestra and the Accademia di Santa Cecilia.
They will be joined by young singers in the leading roles.
Event organised by Amici della Capit Ravenna Aps.
Ticket information Teatro Alighieri: + 39 0544 249244 – teatroalighieri.org
FRIDAY 26TH DECEMBER
Ritroviamoci al Rasi – 44° edizione
• LA RUMAGNA INT’E TU’ COR
Teatro Rasi – Via di Roma, 39
Time: 3.30 pm
A traditional event featuring songs, music and folklore from the Romagna region with the choir “Pretella Martuzzi di Ravenna“. Conducted by Maestro Matteo Unich.
Admission by donation.
For information: info@canteriniromagnoli.it / + 39 335 5390097
MONDAY 29th DECEMBER
• CHRISTMAS SOUL
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 6 pm
For more information: www.turismo.ra.it
TUESDAY 30th DECEMBER
• CHRISTMAS SOUL
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 6 pm
For more information: www.turismo.ra.it
WEDNESDAY 31st DECEMBER
CHRISTMAS SOUL
Piazza del Popolo
Time: 11 pm
For more information: www.turismo.ra.it
THURSDAY 1st JANUARY
CHRISTMAS SOUL
Dante Alighieri Theatre – Via Angelo Mariani, 2
Time: 11.30 am
For more information: www.turismo.ra.it
