Foss, kick off sacred music week in Monreale

Last Updated: October 10, 2024

Foss, al via la settimana di musica sacra a Monreale

The article talks about the 66th edition of the International Week of Sacred Music in Monreale, which will take place from October 11th to October 19th, 2024. The event will feature musical programs at the Monreale Cathedral organized by the Sicilian Symphony Orchestra Foundation in collaboration with the Teatro Massimo and the Conservatorio “Alessandro Scarlatti” in Palermo, supported by the Sicilian Region – Department of Tourism, Sport and Entertainment.

The opening concert on October 11th will be conducted by Daniel Smith and will include performances of works by Ralph Vaughan Williams and Franz Liszt, with the participation of various choirs. The artistic program of the event focuses on the theme of prayer as a dialogue between human beings and the divine, emphasizing vocal music as a form of prayer through music, particularly in relation to redemption and devotion to Mary.

The 66th edition of the International Week of Sacred Music in Monreale aims to explore the different forms of vocal music that have been used throughout Christian history to reflect on themes of redemption and devotion to Mary, inspired by Pope Francis’ affirmation of the value of prayer as a tool for dialogue between humanity and the divine.