AMIGDALA IN CONCERT
Under the Patronage of the Municipality of Aci Bonaccorsi
Within the Framework of the
AMIGDALA INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL
Where Talent Meets the World
Music does not stop at the competition; it continues to live through concerts, encounters with audiences, and the artistic journeys of young talents.
It is from this vision that the concert series of the Amigdala International Music Festival was born, complementing the competition activities with a season of events dedicated to promoting musical excellence. A journey that brings together promising young musicians and internationally acclaimed artists, offering audiences valuable opportunities for listening, exchange, and cultural enrichment.
AMIGDALA IN CONCERT
represents the natural expression of this project: a space dedicated to live music, designed to showcase talented performers, encourage dialogue between different generations of artists, and create new opportunities for young musicians who, over the years, have distinguished themselves in the Amigdala International Music Competition.
In this way, the competition becomes not only a moment of evaluation and recognition, but also the beginning of an artistic journey that continues over time through new experiences, collaborations, and opportunities for both professional and personal growth.
2026/2027 SEASON
May 10, 2026
GALA CONCERT of the Amigdala International Music Competition
Teatro "Leonardo Sciascia" – Aci Bonaccorsi
July 4, 11, 18, 2026
"NOTES UNDER THE CONSTITUTION" Summer series of excellence in Opera and Classical Music
Piazza Garibaldi – Muro della Costituzione – Aci Bonaccorsi
(Dates to be defined)
The season continues with new events and programs to be announced, featuring established artists and some of the brightest winners of our competition.
Palazzo Recupero-Cutore – Sala Prisma – Aci Bonaccorsi
The Stars of the Summer 2026 Festival
MUSIC BENEATH THE CONSTITUTION
The concert series "Music Beneath the Constitution" brings classical and opera music directly to the community, beyond the traditional venues usually associated with high culture, transforming the town square into a place of encounter, sharing, and beauty.
For this reason, all concerts are OPEN TO THE PUBLIC and FREE OF CHARGE, allowing everyone to experience the beauty and emotion of music without barriers.
The choice of the Open-Air Theatre of Palazzo Recupero Cutore, located beside the Constitution Wall that extends along the exterior façade of the Palace, gives the initiative a strong symbolic significance. In this setting, music becomes an opportunity for dialogue between art, civic memory, and democratic values, evoking the principles of freedom, equality, solidarity, and human dignity enshrined in the Italian Constitution.
Within this context, opera — recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity — becomes a powerful instrument for encounter, social cohesion, and dialogue among cultures and generations, bringing music closer to citizens and transforming the square into a true stage for cultural sharing.
"Notes Under the Constitution", organized under the patronage of the Municipality of Aci Bonaccorsi, is part of the Municipality's broader summer cultural programme.
Programme
NOTES UNDER THE CONSTITUTION – Summer 2026
Festival of Operatic and Classical Excellence
Piazza della Regione / Constitution Wall – Aci Bonaccorsi
🗓️ July 4, 2026
"The Magic of Bel Canto: Famous Arias, a Brilliant Atmosphere"
Stars from Japan
Soprano: KASUMI HIYANE, LINA SUMITOMO, REINA ASAKAWA, YUNA TSUKAMOTO
Mezzo soprano: SEIKA HIROSAWA, YUKI FUTAMI
Tenore: FILIPPO MICALE
Concert Master: DAMIANO DAVIDE
🗓️ July 11, 2026
"The Most Beautiful and Beloved Opera Arias of All Time"
Passion and elegance in the voice of soprano GONCA DOGAN (Turkey)
Piano: EMANUELE SCHINOCCA
🗓️ July 18, 2026
"The Accordion of Wonders… Under the Stars"
PIETRO ADRAGNA (Erice – Trapani)
4-time World Champion
July 4, 2026
STARS FROM JAPAN – This concert features a group of young sopranos from Japan, all graduates of prestigious music universities in their home country, with the exception of Kasumi Hiyane, who graduated from the "Vincenzo Bellini" Conservatory in Catania, and Reina Asakawa, who graduated from the "Santa Cecilia" Conservatory in Rome.
In Italy, Kasumi Hiyane has already participated in several opera productions, including La Traviata, La Bohème, Madama Butterfly, Le Nozze di Figaro, Così fan tutte, Gianni Schicchi, and Cavalleria Rusticana.
Currently, these young artists are in Italy to deepen their study of the Italian language – the mother tongue of opera – and to continue their artistic development under the guidance of tenor Maestro Giuseppe Costanzo and soprano Maestro Orie Tanaka at the Opera Academy of Catania.
Their presence once again demonstrates the universal value of opera and the enduring power of the Italian musical tradition, capable of attracting young talents from all over the world.
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The event will be further enhanced by the participation of Maestro FILIPPO MICALE
A tenor from Catania, Filippo Micale refined his vocal training under the guidance of distinguished figures from the Italian operatic tradition and has been a prizewinner and finalist in several prestigious international vocal competitions. He graduated with highest honors in Vocal Performance from the "Vincenzo Bellini" Conservatory of Catania and has developed an extensive artistic career both in Italy and abroad. He has performed leading roles from the operatic repertoire and collaborated with renowned theatres, festivals, and musical institutions of international standing. Throughout his career, he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his artistic achievements and his contribution to the promotion of musical culture.
July 11, 2026
GONCA DOGAN – an internationally renowned soprano, she trained in Ankara and further perfected her technique with some of the greatest names in opera. Winner of prestigious competitions, she performs in theaters and festivals both in Italy and abroad, covering a repertoire that ranges from opera to chamber and sacred music. Her awards and recognitions testify to her talent and her dedication to the promotion of operatic music.
Discover more on her website.
July 18, 2026
PIETRO ADRAGNA – a Sicilian accordionist of international fame, multiple-time world champion. As a soloist and arranger of opera arias for accordion, he performs in major theaters and festivals across Europe, the United States, and Asia. Artistic director of the World Accordion Festival and the "Vito Fazio Allmayer" Youth Symphony Orchestra, he brings classical and contemporary music to audiences worldwide.
Discover more on his website
