The 2026 edition of Royal Harmonies along the Via Francigena begins on May 9th at 9:00 PM from the Madonna dei Laghi sanctuary. This itinerary takes in artistic sites with musical initiatives to enhance the region and local traditions, still a living expression of identity. In Avigliana, Massimo Gabba will accompany soprano Francesca Idini on the organ.
Program:
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750)
Jauchzet Gott in alle Landen (Aria from Cantata BWV 51)
Zerfließe, mein Herze (Aria from the Johannine Passion
BWV 245)
Trio super Herr Jesu Christ dich uns zu wend‘ BWV 655
Henry Purcell (1659-1695)
When I am laid in earth (Aria from Dido and Aeneas)
Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759)
Piangere la sorte mia – Aria from Giulio Cesare in Egitto
The arrival of the Queen of Sheba – Sinfonia from Solmon
Gioacchino Rossini (1792-1868)
O salutaris hostia (Aria from Petite Messe Solennelle)
Louis James Alfred Lefébure-Wély (1817-1869)
Sortie in B-flat major (from The Modern Organ)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791)
Allegro and Alleluia (Exultate, jubilate, KV 165).
All concerts are free.
Info: soloclassica@gmail.com.
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