Autumn Music Festival Event Postponed
The highly anticipated concert titled 'Cecilia, volgi un sguardo', a key event within the 27th edition of the Autumn Music Festival in San Marino, has been postponed. Originally scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Chiesa di San Francesco, the decision to defer the performance was made due to adverse weather conditions, specifically snow.
The Autumn Music Festival: A Cultural Staple
The Autumn Music Festival is a cherished annual tradition in San Marino, renowned for bringing a series of classical music concerts to the Republic. The 27th edition, running from October 5 to December 2, 2025, features eight concerts with outstanding performers. Organized by the Associazione Musicale Camerata del Titano and the Cassa di Risparmio di San Marino, the festival receives patronage from the Secretariat of State for Culture, underscoring its significance in the cultural landscape of San Marino.
'Cecilia, volgi un sguardo': A Baroque Journey
The concert 'Cecilia, volgi un sguardo' was set to offer a captivating musical journey through 17th and 18th-century Europe. The title itself is inspired by a cantata by Georg Friedrich Handel, serving as a 'luminous homage to the patron saint of music and the spiritual power of the art of sounds'. The program was designed to explore the rich musical tapestry of the era, moving from the Italian cantability of Corelli to the French grace of Marais, and the German depth of Handel, alongside compositions by Mascitti, Ariosti, and Arrigoni.
Ensemble Aurata Fonte and Featured Artists
The performance was to feature the esteemed ensemble Aurata Fonte, comprising four distinguished interpreters specializing in historically informed performance practices. The lineup included:
- Miho Kamiya (soprano)
- Lavinia Soncini (violin)
- Perikli Pite (cello and viola da gamba)
- Valeria Montanari (harpsichord)
Postponement Details
The concert's postponement was announced on the day it was scheduled to take place, November 22, 2025, with snow cited as the reason. Organizers are expected to communicate a new date for the 'Cecilia, volgi un sguardo' performance, allowing audiences to eventually experience this unique musical offering.
9 Comments
Manolo Noriega
Better to reschedule than have a half-empty hall due to bad roads.
Habibi
While safety is paramount, the last-minute announcement is a real blow for those who made travel arrangements. Better communication could ease the frustration.
Manolo Noriega
Snow in San Marino in November? Shocking! They couldn't have predicted this?
Fuerza
It's understandable to postpone due to heavy snow, but it makes you wonder about the increasing unpredictability of weather patterns affecting cultural events worldwide.
Ongania
Rescheduling is probably the right move for safety, yet this highlights how vulnerable even well-established cultural events are to sudden weather shifts, which seem to be more common lately.
Manolo Noriega
What a letdown! I was really looking forward to this specific concert.
Ongania
Good on the organizers for prioritizing everyone's well-being.
Muchacho
Responsible decision. Can't wait for the new date!
ZmeeLove
This is just an excuse. Find a way to make it happen!