Opening concert of the Festival Art and Music between Pelmo and Civetta

There is a moment, on summer evenings in the Val di Zoldo, when the silence of the Dolomites gives way to the sound of the organ and the ancient churches of the valley return to tell their stories through music.

In the church of San Floriano in Pieve di Val di Zoldo, young organists Giulia Ricci and Freddie James present a refined four-hand program on the magnificent Callido organ dating back to 1812.

A rare and fascinating formation, capable of enhancing all the timbral possibilities of the instrument and creating a continuous dialogue between the performers.

The music ideally traverses Europe, linking Italian tradition with English tradition in a journey that alternates elegance, virtuosity, and expressive richness.

The experience of listening is made even more intense by the setting of the church of San Floriano, a building that houses a precious artistic heritage and represents one of the symbolic places of the Val di Zoldo.

Here, music does not simply constitute a concert, but becomes an opportunity to rediscover the history of the community and the value of the cultural assets it preserves.

The sound of the organ, conceived over two centuries ago to accompany the liturgy and the life of the population, today fills the nave with the same evocative power as back then.

Before the musical performance, the audience will be able to attend the presentation of the restoration of the painting Resurrection of Christ, by an anonymous author dating back to 1578, an intervention that returns to the community an important testimony of its artistic history.

The evening is dedicated to the memory of Donato Casal, a benefactor deeply connected to the Val di Zoldo and a great enthusiast of art and music.

Thanks to his generosity, it has been possible to contribute to the restoration of the Callido organ, allowing this extraordinary instrument to once again become a protagonist of the cultural life of the area.

Thus, the concert also becomes a tribute to the value of memory and the ability of culture to unite people, places, and generations.

An experience that returns all the charm of the Val di Zoldo and its cultural heritage, in the heart of the Dolomites, where every note seems to find a natural dialogue with the majesty of the surrounding mountains.

Free admission.