Ars Sonora Brings Classical and Electronic Music to Villa Panza for a Single Day
On September 19, 2026, Villa Panza in Varese will present Ars Sonora, a full-day celebration of classical and electronic music paired with contemporary art, running from 7 AM until dusk. The villa showcases pieces by renowned artists such as James Turrell, Dan Flavin, Robert Irwin, and Ettore Spalletti, along with a temporary exhibition of Josef Albers that will be available until January. Highlights include performances by young cellists under the direction of Giorgio Casati, a sound itinerary featuring Fabio Sartorelli and musicians from the Conservatorio di Milano, and a concluding act by Lino Capra Vaccina at 7:45 PM. Interactive activities like Meditazioni Elettroniche at 3 PM and ARS SONORA KIDS music labs will also be offered. Three DJ sets are scheduled, and a complimentary shuttle will operate from Varese station. Ticket prices range from 9 to 25 euros.
Fatti principali
- Ars Sonora takes place on 19 September 2026 at Villa Panza in Varese, Italy
- The event runs from 7am until nightfall
- The programme opens at dawn with young cello talents led by Giorgio Casati in the Corte d'onore
- Four daytime concerts at 11am, 12pm, 2.30pm and 4pm form a site-specific sound itinerary from the Salotto Rosso to the Ala dei Rustici
- Fabio Sartorelli reinterprets a Mozart symphony through minimalism
- Edoardo Casali and Fausto Magaletti created a new composition performed by musicians from the Conservatorio di Milano
- Lino Capra Vaccina performs at 7.45pm; he co-founded Aktuala and Telaio Magnetico and collaborated with Franco Battiato and Juri Camisasca
- Meditazioni Elettroniche su Josef Albers at 3pm is curated by Gli Echi della Natura and led by Federica Furlani
- Three DJ sets on the Terzo Parterre: Andrea La Pietra at 3pm, Pietro Bernasconi at 4.30pm, Sandra Mason at 6pm
- The permanent collection includes works by James Turrell, Dan Flavin, Robert Irwin and Ettore Spalletti
- A temporary Josef Albers exhibition is open until January
- A free shuttle runs from Varese station from 10.30am every 40 minutes; tickets cost 9 to 25 euros
Entità
Artisti
- James Turrell
- Dan Flavin
- Robert Irwin
- Ettore Spalletti
- Josef Albers
- Giorgio Casati
- Fabio Sartorelli
- Edoardo Casali
- Fausto Magaletti
- Lino Capra Vaccina
- Franco Battiato
- Juri Camisasca
- Federica Furlani
- Andrea La Pietra
- Pietro Bernasconi
- Sandra Mason
- Giulia Giaume
- Lorenzo Cicconi Massi
- Federica Bonada
- Michele Alberto Sereni
Istituzioni
- Villa Panza
- FAI
- Conservatorio di Milano
- Aktuala
- Telaio Magnetico
- Gli Echi della Natura
- Nottetempo
- Artribune
- Magonza
Luoghi
- Varese
- Italy
- Villa Panza
- Corte d'onore
- Salotto Rosso
- Ala dei Rustici
- Terzo Parterre