The 1st International Organ Festival "Città di Este" is born in Este, a cultural initiative linked to the restoration project of the great organ of the Cathedral of Santa Tecla, aimed at enhancing the local organ tradition.
The festival will host musicians from different European countries and will take place in various churches in the city. The program includes:
Saturday, March 28, 2026 – 9 PM
Church of San Girolamo (Meggiaro)
Levente Kuzma (Hungary)
Friday, April 10, 2026 – 9 PM
Church of San Giovanni Bosco (Manfredini)
Angelika Rzewuska (Poland), soprano
Mateusz Rzewuski (Poland), organ
Friday, April 24, 2026 – 9 PM
Church of San Girolamo (Meggiaro)
Fabio Zappon (Italy)
Friday, May 1, 2026 – 9 PM
Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Jean-Christophe Geiser (Switzerland)
Saturday, May 23, 2026 – 9 PM
Basilica of Santa Maria delle Grazie
Orchestra Filarmonica Città di Este
First violin: David Mazzacan
Conductor and organ: Andrea Albertin (Italy)
All events are free entry, with the aim of making music accessible to everyone.
