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Emilia Romagna Festival
[edit]The Emilia Romagna Festival (ERF) is a major cultural institution based in northern Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. Founded by flautist Maestro Massimo Mercelli, the festival offers a diverse annual program of music, theater, and multidisciplinary events held in historically and architecturally significant venues across the region.[1]
Origins and Artistic Leadership
[edit]ERF was established in the late 1990s by Massimo Mercelli, who remains its Artistic Director. A renowned flautist, Mercelli became principal flute at Teatro La Fenice at the age of 19 and later studied with André Jaunet and Maxence Larrieu.[2] His artistic vision has shaped the festival’s evolution, embracing both tradition and innovation. From 2001 to 2017, Mercelli served on the board of the European Festivals Association (EFA), also acting as its vice-president.[3]
Programming Overview
[edit]The festival’s programming blends genres and artistic disciplines, spanning:
- Classical and Baroque repertoire
- Contemporary and experimental music
- Jazz, world music, and electronic compositions
- Theater, dance, and multimedia projects
- Educational and outreach events for young audiences[4]
Notable performances have included Mozart quartets, concerts by Ramin Bahrami with I Solisti Aquilani, and stage collaborations such as “The Little Prince.”[5]
Each season features original productions, site-specific performances, and cross-cultural collaborations.
Annual Format and Venues
[edit]ERF is structured into two main seasons:
- Winter Season, which includes series such as “StignaniMusica” (Imola), “Teatro Masini Musica” (Faenza), and “Grande Musica” (Forlì)
- Summer Season, with over 40 concerts hosted in piazzas, abbeys, castles, and theaters across the region[6]
Venues include San Domenico in Imola, the Rocca in Bagnara, Pomposa Abbey, and Castel San Pietro’s Cassero.
Artistic Highlights
[edit]ERF regularly features internationally acclaimed musicians and ensembles. Past highlights include:
- Hermeto Pascoal, Richard Galliano, and Ute Lemper
- Paolo Fresu with I Virtuosi Italiani
- The Cziffra Days with János Balázs[7]
Programming emphasizes artistic innovation, blending eras and cultures under a unifying annual theme.
Mission and Recognition
[edit]ERF is supported by the Emilia-Romagna Region and the Italian Ministry of Culture. It is a member of the Italiafestival network and the European Festivals Association.[8]
The festival aims to bridge cultures through music and reinforce regional identity by utilising the artistic potential of its landscapes and communities.
Legacy of Massimo Mercelli
[edit]Maestro Mercelli has commissioned and premiered works by composers such as Philip Glass, Sofia Gubaidulina, and Krzysztof Penderecki, earning ERF international credibility.[9]
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External links
[edit]- ^ "Chi siamo – Emilia Romagna Festival". emiliaromagnafestival.it (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Massimo Mercelli – Biografia". Offical Website of Massimo Mercelli. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Massimo Mercelli – European Festivals Association". emiliaromagnafestival.it. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Programma 2024 – Emilia Romagna Festival". emiliaromagnafestival.it. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "ERF Eventi passati". emiliaromagnafestival.it. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Estate ERF 2024". emiliaromagnafestival.it. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Stampa & News – ERF Highlights". emiliaromagnafestival.it. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Festival Partner – Emilia Romagna Festival". emiliaromagnafestival.it. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
- ^ "Massimo Mercelli". Official Website of Massimo Mercelli. Retrieved 2025-06-26.
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