Don Angelo's book presented at the Pierluigi Foundation in Palestrina

Don Angelo's book presented at the Pierluigi Foundation

17 April 2026 – The Foundation Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina hosted the presentation of Don Angelo Maria Consoli's poetry collection, "Brillanti come cristalli i miei pensieri, spesso in frantumi per terra" (2025), in the composer's birthplace.

The intimate gathering, enhanced by musical accompaniment, created a dialogue between art, faith and local identity. Don Angelo, a priest now serving in Bellegra and formerly connected to Palestrina, explored themes of fragility and inner reconstruction found in his poems.

• Venue: Birthplace of Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (Pierluigi Foundation)
• Date: 17 April 2026
• Speakers: Marco Angelini (Foundation President), Roberto Papa (Circolo Simeoni), Don Kayan Robert Bellarmin Sisi (Diocesan Communications Office)

The event highlighted the Foundation's role as a dynamic cultural space, preserving Palestrina's musical heritage while fostering contemporary encounters. Attendees noted the collection's capacity to merge personal narrative with communal resonance.

Notes: The book, published in 2025, received attentive responses from the audience, who appreciated its balance of introspection and shared sentiment.