GHISLIERIMUSICA - Italy

Based in the city of Pavia, GhislieriMusica is a cultural association focusing on historically informed practice, which over the years has grown from a small local reality to a high-profile artistic institution, interacting with leading European contexts while maintaining strong roots in its city and territory through wide-ranging outreach activities, especially aimed at young people.

At its core is Coro e Orchestra Ghislieri, conducted by Giulio Prandi and acclaimed for stylistic refinement and fresh interpretations, with regular appearances at major European festivals and venues.  With its special focus on Gregorian chant, the male voices of Coro Ghislieri have given life to the Schola Gregoriana Ghislieri, directed by Renato Cadel. 

By developing educational projects such as Coro Universitario Ghislieri (Luca Colombo, conductor), Ensemble Universitario Ghislieri (Carlo De Martini, musical director) and Orchestra Giovanile Pavese (Giacomo Biagi, principal conductor), it engages young people and encourages the transmission of musical culture.

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Another key activity is conceiving cultural events in Pavia – such as the Scarlatti Day, Passeggiate organistiche and the new PaviaFestival with Teatro Fraschini and the City of Pavia – complemented by lectures, open rehearsals, workshops, and multidisciplinary initiatives with the local art school (Ar.Vi.Ma), the Museo Diocesano and Il Delfino bookshop.

GhislieriMusica is also strongly committed to social engagement, with projects such as Musica in reparto in collaboration with the Amici del San Matteo (the city hospital).

As a partner of the European project S-EEEmerging, the association hosts young ensembles in residence every year.

GhislieriMusica has been member of the REMA since 2010.

photo copyright Bernard PICHENE