Preliminary programme


Thursday May 29th, 2008

- Arrival of the participants and check-in at the hotels.

- In the afternoon meeting with the choir conductors and the staff of the festival at the Teatro Persiani of Recanati.

- In the late afternoon welcoming by the Mayor of Recanati of all the choristers in the historical hall of the Recanati Municipality. In front of the political and civil authorities all choirs will perform some songs typical of their country.

- At night a welcome cocktail will take place for all choirs in the marvellous municipal halls of the Recanati City Hall.

- The choirs will be able to visit and enjoy the beautiful city of Recanati, giving special attention on the well know Leopardi Square with the impressive Torre del Borgo (30 metres high) dating back to the XII century. They will also visit the municipal hall hosting the art gallery and a special exhibition dedicated to the world famous Tenor Beniamino Gigli and Poet Giacomo Leopardi. It will also be possible to visit the Church of San Domenico with a very remarkable fresco of Lorenzo Lotto (XVI century) and the Leopardi Palace (XVIII century) where the Poet was born.


Friday May 30th, 2008

- In the morning a concert will be organised in the charming seaside town of Numana which is one of the most attractive places of the Adriatic Coast. Imbedded into the Conero Mountain, the alleys and tiny streets of Numana full of history reach for the characteristic small harbour.

- at the end of the concert a parade will start with the choirs wearing their traditional dresses and singing on their way down the famous "Costarella" a small street which connects the historical centre of Numana with the lowest part of the city where the harbour is located.

- At the harbour of Numana, the choirs will sing all together a common chant under the direction of one of the conductors taking part in the Festival.
Gaude Mater common chant.

- Boat trip for the choirs who will be able to admire the breathtaking panorama of the Conero Riviera between Numana and the Conero promontory. On board the choirs will be offered the lunch by the port authorities.

- In the afternoon it will be possible to go to Recanati and visit the following interesting museums: Guitar Museum; Giacomo Leopardi Hall, Beniamino Gigli Museum.

- At night the inaugural concert of the Festival will take place at the Persiani Theatre of Recanati in front of political as well as institutional authorities and a large audience of choral music lovers. Every choir will sing a selection of the typical songs of its country (before the concert all choir have the possibility to rehearsal).

The Persiani Theatre is an active/alive/breathing space, deeply entrenched with the history of Recanati, where regularly international and high level performances are organized. It is not only a fascinating building but has also an excellent acoustic. It dates back to the XIX century but still nowadays it is an important reference to the busy and cultural life of Recanati.


Saturday May 31st, 2008

- Free time in the morning to visit the surroundings of Recanati, to go on the beach or go shopping in the well know Italian outlet where you can find all the important Italian trademarks of clothes and shoes.

- In the afternoon starts the tour to visit the charming medieval town of Torre di Palme. From the view point it will be possible to enjoy the marvellous view of the “Riviera delle Palme” and to have a look on the Adriatic Sea.

The town of “Palma in Agro Piceno” has already been mentioned by the Latin writer Plinio in ancient times: in the first centuries this lovely town was already know for its harbour. In the old maps of the time of the Roman Empire, the coast was named “Agro Palmense” after the production of a precious wine consequently called “palmense”. The present town of Torre di Palme has been built by monks in the Middle Age around a Roman watch tower. After a short period of independence, in the XIII century Torre di Palme became the “castle” of the city of Fermo. It was subordinated to the city of Fermo until the middle of the XIX century.

- At the end of the tour, a concert will take place in a church or on a historic square of this enchanting village.

- At night the dinner will be offered in a typical restaurant where it will be possible to taste the regional cuisine.


Saturday June 1st, 2008

- In the morning the choirs have the possibility to sing during the Catholic Mass in the most important sanctuaries and place of cult (Recanati, Loreto, etc.).

- Departures or possibility to extend the stay in Italy visiting Rome, Florence, Assisi etc. (prices upon request).

The organizer reserves the right to make any change to the above mentioned program for any technical reasons

Organizer

Courtial International s.r.l.
Via Paolo VI, 29 – 00193 Roma
Tel.: +39 06 6889951 - 68899528
Fax: + 39 06 68308568
Email: info@courtial-international.it


Patronage

Associazione Internazionale Amici della Musica Sacra


links regarding how to arrive and move in the marche region

AIRPORT OF ANCONA
www.ancona-airport.com

AIRPORT OF VERONA
www.aeroportoverona.it

AEROPORTO OF ROME (FIUMICINO/LEONARDO DA VINCI, CIAMPINO)
www.adr.it

ITALIAN RAILWAY
www.trenitalia.com

HARBOUR OF ANCONA
www.informare.it/harbs/ancona/index.asp

TRANSPORTATION (TRAIN/BUS) IN THE MARCHE REGION
http://oraritpl.regione.marche.it/

RYANAIR
www.ryanair.com


links REGARDING THE LOCATIONS IN THE MARCHE REGION (TOURISM/RESTAURANTS/ETC.)

MARCHE REGION
www.regione.marche.it

MUNICIPALITY OF RECANATI
www.comune.recanati.mc.it

GIACOMO LEOPARDI MUSEUM
www.laboratorileopardiani.it

PERSIANI THEATRE
www.teatropersiani.com

TOURISM IN NUMANA
www.turismonumana.it/

TORRE DI PALME
www.artisanit.com/torredipalme/

PORTO RECANATI
www.portorecanatiturismo.it

SHRINE OF LORETO
www.santuarioloreto.it

MUNICIPALITY OF LORETO
www.loretoitaly.com

OUTLET OF THE MARCHE REGION
www.spaccimarche.com