ART SAVES ART
20th International Festival of Sacred Music and Art
This year, the festival celebrates its 20th anniversary. Over the years, it has spread far beyond the borders of Rome to all of Europe, presenting the most famous masterpieces of sacred music year after year. Renowned orchestras led by celebrated conductors, as well as choirs and world-famous soloists, perform in the Vatican’s patriarchal basilicas and other famous cathedrals in Rome, delighting their audiences.
The musical program from November 13 to 17, 2021:
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 12:00 p.m.
St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican
Holy Mass celebrated by His Eminence Cardinal Mario Grech,
Secretary General of the Synod of Bishops
Saturday, November 13, 2021, 9:00 p.m.
Papal Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Rome
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Requiem Mass
Choir and Orchestra of Cappella Ludovicea (Italy)
Ildebrando Mura, Music Director
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 4:00 p.m.
Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Campo Marzio, Rome
La Musica dei Cieli – A Musical and Poetic Journey Through the Heavens
Paradise from *The Divine Comedy*
Il Polifonico/Italian Male Choir (Italy)
Fabiana Noro, Musical Director
Sunday, November 14, 2021, 9:00 p.m.
Papal Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore, Rome
Claudio Monteverdi, Vespers of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Musica Antiqua Latina (Italy)
Coro da Camera Italiano (Italy)
Giordano Antonelli, Music Director
Monday, November 15, 2021, 9:00 p.m.
Church of St. Ignatius of Loyola in Campo Marzio, Rome
German-Armenian Orchestra "Luys" (Armenia)
The Cathedral Choir of Edjamizin (Armenia)
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, 9:00 p.m.
Papal Basilica of St. John Lateran, Rome
Church choral music featuring works by Mozart, Verdi, Tavior, and Dvořák
Nova Amadeus Orchestra (Italy), Ashirachor (Israel)
Itzhak Tavior, Music Director
Ensemble "Ex Silentio" (Germany)
Lukas Roth, Musical Director
Zamirchor (Germany)
Barbara Baier, Musical Director
Wednesday, November 17, 2021, 9:30 a.m.
St. Peter's Square - Vatican
General Audience with the Holy Father
Subject to change without notice – as of October 18, 2021
Customized Travel Packages for the 20th International Festival of Sacred Music and Art
As part of the festival, we offer tours tailored to your customers’ specific needs. You can book individual concerts from the festival program or purchase them as a complete package. We will plan a supporting program for you based on your preferences. Subject to availability, we offer accommodations in our own hotels Residenza San Paolo VI or Palazzo Cardinal Cesi right on St. Peter’s Square, or at one of our many partner hotels or guesthouses.
A "sample itinerary" We’ve already put together a sample itinerary. Why not take a look at our program?
Please contact us. We would be happy to advise you personally.
You can reach us Mon. – Fri. from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Phone: +39 06 68899501 - 0668899502
