5,00 pm – Salone degli Stemmi
Gianluca Campi is an internationally renowned accordionist known for his extraordinary technical skills and interpretation of a diverse repertoire, ranging from classical music to the tangos of Piazzolla.
7,00 pm – Auditorium San Francesco
Jorge Pardo, saxophone and flute legend, joins forces with virtuoso accordionist Antonino De Luca for a unique fusion of Mediterranean sounds and jazz at Auditorium San Francesco in Castelfidardo.
9,30 pm – Parco delle Rimembranze
Richard Bona, legendary Cameroonian bassist, brings a unique musical experience to Parco delle Rimembranze in Castelfidardo, blending jazz, funk, and African music into an unforgettable sonic journey.
4,00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Diego Trivellini will perform using a custom electronic accordion that can faithfully reproduce the sound of an entire symphonic orchestra without backing tracks. The program includes iconic film scores by Ennio Morricone and classical pieces by Verdi, Rossini, Strauss, and Bizet, offering a rich musical experience.
5,00 pm – Salone degli Stemmi
Renzo Ruggieri and Paolo Di Sabatino, two of the greatest musicians in jazz and accordion music, will perform at PIF 2024 in a concert that promises to combine technique, passion, and musical innovation.
6,00 pm – Teatro Astra
JINX by Christos Farmakis and SYNTROPIA by Alfredo Luigi Cornacchia will be the highlight of an unmissable evening at the Teatro Astra in Castelfidardo, with a performance by the prestigious Calabria Philharmonic Orchestra. SYNTROPIA will be presented in its world premiere with soloist Xu Xiaonan, winner of the 37th edition of the PIF.
10,00 pm – Teatro Astra
Tosca, accompanied by a band of top-level musicians and with the special participation of Riccardo Tesi, will bring her show “La Bella Estate” to the stage at Parco delle Rimembranze in Castelfidardo—a musical journey that blends well-known songs with new offerings. An unmissable event for fans of Italian music.
10,30 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
XGiove is an Italian band blending rock and folk music to create a dynamic and energetic sound. Founded in 2018, they have quickly gained attention by participating in major music events and opening for renowned artists like Caparezza, Litfiba, and Zucchero. Their latest album, Suona, showcases their unique style, merging tradition with innovation.
5,00 pm – Salone degli Stemmi
Ezio Ghibaudo and Natania Hoffman form an extraordinary duo that merges the accordion and cello, delivering a unique musical experience that spans from ancient to contemporary music. Ghibaudo is renowned for his versatility in classical accordion, while Hoffman captivates audiences worldwide with her passionate cello performances.
6,00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Accordionist Jure Tori, known for his evocative and poetic melodies, will perform alongside Austrian double bassist Wolfram Derschmidt. This unique event blends jazz and folk sounds in a captivating and emotional musical journey.
7,00 pm – Piazza della Repubblica
Romeo Cooperfisa and his group present a dynamic performance that blends traditional and modern accordion music.
9,30 pm – Teatro Astra
Renaud Garcia Fons Trio presents “Le Vie Devant,” a sonic journey blending jazz, flamenco, and Mediterranean music, featuring Renaud Garcia Fons on double bass, David Venitucci on accordion, and Jean Luc di Fraya on percussion and drums.
10,30 pm – Auditorium San Francesco
PIF ON FOLK brings two dynamic folk groups to the stage: TRAD PLUS DUO and BALARÙ. TRAD PLUS DUO, featuring Mattia Console and Andrea Capezzuoli, offers a high-energy mix of Italian and French folk music. BALARÙ, a group from Piemonte, combines traditional Piemonte music with European balfolk, creating a unique and engaging performance.
6,00 pm -Salone degli Stemmi
AccoMatrix is a musical project featuring the innovative Beltuna Matrix accordion, which simulates a full jazz ensemble. Led by Lithuanian accordionist Vytenis Danielius, the quartet blends jazz classics and original compositions with musicians Paulius Volkovas (guitar, bass), Tuomas J. Räsänen (drums), and Aliaksey Kryshtal (double bass), delivering a vibrant and modern jazz performance.
8,30 pm – Auditorium San Francesco
Le stelle dei Balcani is a concert that brings the rich musical traditions of the Balkans to the stage at PIF 2024, featuring talented artists like Benny Sarbu and the Predrag Raimovic Quintet. The audience will be captivated by the melodies and engaging rhythms of Romanian, Serbian, Bulgarian, and Gypsy music, for an unforgettable evening in Castelfidardo.
9,30 pm – Teatro Astra
Maria de Buenos Aires” is a tango opera by Astor Piazzolla and Horacio Ferrer, featuring the voice of Luca Ward. The performance tells the story of Maria, a symbolic figure of Buenos Aires, brought to life by Cecilia Suarez Paz, with music performed by Juanjo Mosalini on bandoneon, Clarissa Bevilacqua on violin, and the Calabria Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Filippo Arlia.
10,00 pm – Auditorium San Francesco
Join us on Saturday, September 14, 2024, for an unforgettable tango evening at the San Francesco Auditorium, featuring music by TDJ Alice nel Tango delle Meraviglie. The event starts at 10:00 PM.
4,00 pm – Teatro Astra
The Award Ceremony of the International Accordion Prize is the grand finale, honoring the talent and dedication of participants from around the globe.
