Starting tomorrow, Friday, June 6, the project “Il Massimo per la città” (“Il Massimo for the City”) will launch—a new initiative that aims to bring the beauty of music and the talent of our youth ensembles directly into the heart of Palermo’s neighborhoods. The goal is to strengthen the bond with local communities and offer high-quality cultural experiences accessible to everyone.
The project will begin with the participation of our young musicians in key city events. On Friday, June 6, the Brass and Percussion Ensemble of the Massimo Youth Orchestra will be featured in two events: at 4:30 PM, as guests of the City of Palermo in the Albergheria district for the inauguration of a new soccer field, they will perform the Italian national anthem (“Inno di Mameli“) and works by M. A. Charpentier and N. Ortolano. Later, at 9:00 PM, the same Ensemble will perform at the “Una Marina di Libri” literary festival at the Cantieri Culturali alla Zisa.
On Sunday, June 8 at 7:00 PM, a major event will feature the Cantoria, the Children’s Choir, and the Massimo Kids Orchestra performing in the evocative setting of Palermo Cathedral, on the occasion of the commemoration of the Ashes of Saint Rosalia. The Mayor of Palermo and President of the Foundation, Roberto Lagalla, is expected to attend.
Full Schedule of Performances:
- Friday, June 6, 2025 – 4:30 PM | Albergheria, football field
Conductor Michele De Luca
Brass and Percussion Ensemble of the Massimo Youth Orchestra
Music by M. A. Charpentier, N. Ortolano, G. Mameli – M. Novaro
- Sunday, June 8, 2025 – 7:00 PM | Palermo Cathedral
Concert for the commemoration of “The Ashes of Saint Rosalia”
Children’s Chorus master Salvatore Punturo
Cantoria Chorus master Giuseppe Ricotta
Children’s Chorus, Teatro Massimo Cantoria, Massimo Kids Orchestra
Music by Greco/Rizzo, G. Ricotta, S. Nogara
- Saturday, June 28, 2025 – 9:30 PM | Borgo Nuovo, Church of San Paolo Apostolo
Conductor Michele De Luca
Massimo Kids Orchestra
Music by J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, L. van Beethoven, G. Bizet, G. Verdi, S. Nogara, J. Williams, E. Morricone
- Tuesday, July 1, 2025 – 9:30 PM | Roccella/Sperone, Church of Maria SS. delle Grazie
Conductor Michele De Luca
Massimo Kids Orchestra
Music by J. S. Bach, W. A. Mozart, L. van Beethoven, G. Bizet, G. Verdi, S. Nogara, J. Williams, E. Morricone
- Saturday, July 26, 2025 – 7:00 PM | Piazza Magione
Conductor Michele De Luca
Massimo K&Y Symphonic Band
Music by N. Ortolano, S. Nogara, R.W. Smith, J. S. Bach, M. Cuticchio, J. Williams, E. Morricone
- Sunday, July 27, 2025 – 7:00 PM | ZEN – Anfiteatro Stazione dei Carabinieri San Filippo Nero
Conductor Michele De Luca
Massimo K&Y Symphonic Band
Music by N. Ortolano, S. Nogara, R.W. Smith, J. S. Bach, M. Cuticchio, J. Williams, E. Morricone
We look forward to seeing you!