A Tutta Voce – Singing together beyond our differences

A tutta voce is a project organised by the Stelutis Choir in collaboration with the Anna Maria Scala Choir of San Lazzaro di Savena, an ensemble comprising people with and without disabilities, to promote inclusion and integration into society, as well as the independence of people with disabilities.

The project will be aimed at the whole community, with the aim of transforming music into a tool for equal opportunities, enrichment and personal growth. The focus will shift from ‘technical performance’ to bringing people together, valuing each individual’s abilities as a unique and irreplaceable resource. Bringing an integrated choir to the stage affirms the right of people with disabilities to be active participants in the community’s cultural life, rather than mere spectators, whilst non-disabled choristers discover a different way of making music, developing flexibility and adaptability

To mark the Disability Awareness Days, on 5 December 2026 Palazzo Pepoli will host the project’s closing event. The Stelutis Choir, conducted by Silvia Vacchi, will perform a selection of traditional Emilian folk songs from its repertoire, followed by a performance by the Anna Maria Scala Choir, conducted by Luca Mascagni, featuring vocal pop songs and Christmas classics.

The event will conclude with both choirs joining together to perform Fratello Sole, Sorella Luna by Riz Ortolani, arranged by G. Malatesta.

The performance is the result of a collaborative process, preceded by three workshop sessions involving members of both choirs.