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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