The guitar in Bologna from past to present
Admission to the Museum of the History of Bologna + concert by musicians from the G.B. Martini Conservatory
Musicians from the G.B. Martini Conservatory perform in a music festival in the heart of Bologna.
The initiative will allow Conservatory students to perform in a prestigious setting, offering the city a programme of musical research. The calendar of events will feature various educational programmes: from orchestral ensembles to jazz groups and experiments in applied music.
CONCERT PROGRAMME
Sunday 24 May 2026
11:00
THE GUITAR IN BOLOGNA FROM PAST TO PRESENT
Music for guitar by composers from Bologna or who worked in Bologna as teachers
- Marco Montaguti (1961)
... Nacht ... Tràume ....
Alessio Galeati
Gabriele Fancellu
Cecilia Gargano
Piergiorgio Calleo - Ettore Desderi (1892-1974)
Improvviso, Tarantella
Alessio Galeati - Enzo Masetti (1893-1961)
Serenade
- Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco (1896-1968)
Gallarda - From the suite ‘Escarraman’ op.177
Gabriele Fancellu - Giuseppe Antonio Brescianello (c. 1690-1758)
Partita XVI (entrée - siciliana - gigue) - Luca Cori (1964)
From the ‘sintodanze per chitarra’: I danza double, IV danza lenta, VI rondeau
Cecilia Gargano - Salvatore Sciarrino (1947)
‘L'addio a Trachis II’ translation for guitar by Mauro Pisati
Piergiorgio Calleo - Franco Donatoni (1927-2000)
From “Algo”: Two pieces for guitar I - Claudio Scannavini (1959)
Planck's constant
Alessio Galeati
Gabriele Fancellu
Cecilia Gargano
Piergiorgio Calleo
The project is part of a broader strategic vision aimed at promoting the dissemination of musical culture in the urban fabric. Thanks to this synergy between institutions, the educational excellence of the ‘Martini’ leaves the historic classrooms to meet the citizens in a context of inestimable architectural value, restoring Bologna's vocation as a UNESCO Creative City of Music.
Information for your visit
Tickets
The concert will be included in the cost of admission to the Museum of the History of Bologna, which, for the duration of the concert only, will have the following rates:
Full price €5
Free
Children up to 12 years of age, persons with disabilities and one accompanying person, BW Card and Card Cultura
Free tickets reserved for persons with disabilities or holders of an EU Disability Card or other document + 1 accompanying person must be booked by writing to palazzopepoli@bolognawelcome.it or by going directly to the museum ticket office.
The sale of tourist services is managed by Bologna Welcome Travel Agency
What's included
Access to the rooms of the Museum of the History of Bologna
Concert by the G.B. Martini Conservatory
Important
The concert will begin at the scheduled time. To take advantage of your admission to the Museum of the History of Bologna, be sure to arrive at least one hour early to enjoy the tour.
Cancellation policy
Cancellation with refund or modification of the booking possible up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Before booking, please note
Booking
Booking is mandatory
Opening hours
No refunds will be given in the event of late arrival.
Animals
Animals of any size are not permitted.
Luggage
Large bags and rucksacks are not permitted.
Discounts
When purchasing discounted tickets, you must show proof of eligibility (Culture Card, Bologna Welcome Card, residence permit, student card, guide and escort card, etc.).
