Frescobaldi Day

Girolamo Frescobaldi, born in Ferrara on 13 September 1583, is considered one of the most important composers of the 17th century, known throughout the world for having revolutionised the history of keyboard music. For the fourth year in a row, we celebrate his birthday with our Frescobaldi Day!

Saturday 13 September 2025, 10.30am
Palazzo Paradiso
L’Accademia della Morte di Ferrara
talk with Enrico Scavo, Nicola Badolato and Dario Favretti
(event held in italian)
free admission

Saturday 13 September 2025, 5pm
Palazzo Schifanoia
Dolcissimi Affetti e Armonie Segrete
music by Frescobaldi and Luzzaschi performed by students of the Conservatorio Frescobaldi
free admission

Sunday 14 September 2025, 5pm
Pinacoteca Nazionale di Palazzo dei Diamanti
Ensemble Nova Ars Cantandi
Giovanni Acciai conductor
Ivana Valotti organ
music by Frescobaldi and Legrenzi
→ go to the programme

Monday 15 September 2025, 6pm
Ridotto del Teatro Comunale di Ferrara
Orlando, une vie de compositeur à la Renaissance
film by Joachim Thôme, introduction by Camilla Cavicchi
free admission