Musicians in “dialogue” in places of the spirit

International Review of Sacred Music Franciscan
1st edition

It is unanimously recognized to St. Francis, as a result of his experience in life, to have aroused in the minds of the people the awareness of praise to God, to have lightened a new flame of love to who he calls ” The highest, good lord almighty”, to whom  are due “the praises, the glory, the honor, and all blessings”.  In rekindling in the heart, the faith and by ordering, in virtue of apostleship,  the norms of evangelical life, the senses are sharpened and the soul is turned to the love of God, so worship is revived, is raised, is inflamed.  It is in this way that a new bud of love is born, that sings to God the new canticle.

For this reason, mindful of their tradition, the Franciscan families of Assisi, in collaboration with the Choir of the Basilica of St. Francis,  are promoting an international festival of sacred music, a non-competitive event in which can participate, in both choral and instrumental, groups of any country and nation.

The purpose of this festival is to contribute to the promotion of a culture of sacred music, especially that related to inspiration or composition for the figure of St. Francis and the Franciscan world. Through the meeting of the various choral and instrumental groups, one wants  to prove that it is possible to enhance and develop a culture of peace and cooperation among peoples and cultures in the spirit of Assisi.

The event will take place October 16 to 19, 2014, with concerts taking place at different moments of the day in various Franciscan locations of Assisi and surrounding areas. Concluding with a solemn Mass in the Upper Basilica of San Francesco and the execution of the Canticle of the Creatures in the church square, with the participation of all the choirs and instrumental groups.

How to apply: Registration for the event is done by sending an e-mail to assisipaxmundi@libero.it

• the application form completed in all its parts Application form
• The program will run (for a maximum duration of 45 minutes)
• an audio and / or video of the participant group
• a copy of the payment of € 50.00 for administrative fees on the a / c in the name of the Cappella Musicale della Basilica Papale S. Francesco – ASSISI PAX MUNDI, at Unicredit Banca, Agency Assisi Madonna dell’Olivo, BIC Swift UNCRITM1J12, IBAN IT 04 N 02008 38278 000 102 931 525

no later than July 31, 2014.

 

All groups will receive a certificate of participation.

For groups who wish it, trips will be organized to visit the manuscripts of the musical

archives of the Basilicas.

Stay: All participating groups must provide for their own accommodation. The Organization will provide information on locations affiliated with the event.

• Hotel Domus Pacis Assisi – Address: Piazza Porziuncola, 1, 06081 – S. Maria deli Angeli, Assisi (PG); phone +39 075 804 3530; e-mail: info@domuspacis.it
• Domus Laetitiæ Assisi – Address:  Viale Giovanni XXIII, 2, 06081  – Assisi (PG); phone +39 075 812792; e-mail: info@domuslaetitiaeassisi.it
• Monastero Sant’Andrea Suore Francescane Missionarie di Gesù Bambino – Address: Vicolo Santa Margherita, 13, 06081 Assisi (PG); phone +39 075 812274; e-mail: monastero_s_a_fmgb@tiscali.it
• Suore Francescane Missionarie di Assisi – Address: Via S. Francesco, 13/b, 06081  – Assisi (PG); phone. +39 075 812267; e-mail: casamaria.assisi@yahoo.it
• Pro Civitate Christiana, Cittadella Ospitalità – Address:  Via Ancaiani, 3, 06081  – Assisi (PG); phone +39 075 813231; e-mail: ospitalita@cittadella.org

Program:

 

Thursday 16 October 2014

Morning         Arrival in Assisi of the various choral groups and accommodation in hotels

16:30                         Piazza del Comune – welcome by the various representatives of the Franciscan families and For the Mayor of Assisi,

welcome drink.

Friday 17 – Saturday 18 October 2014

11:00 -16:00-19:30-21:00 Concerts in various Franciscan locations

Sunday 19 October 2014

09:30                         Singing rehearsal Upper Basilica of San Francesco

11:00                         Solemn Mass in the Upper Basilica of San Francesco and the execution of the Canticle of the Creatures in the Basilica square, with the participation of all the choirs and instrumental groups.

Afternoon      Departure

The final program with the schedules of the concerts of the various participating groups will be notified at least 15 days prior to arrival in Assisi.

To download the application form and info: assisipaxmundi@libero.it; www.assisiofm.it; www.sanfrancescoassisi.org; ww.fraticappucciniassisi.it; www.provinciasanfrancescotor.it