Mu.Vi 2026: dispersed concerts in Vicenza's historic palaces

Mu.Vi 2026: concerts across Vicenza's monumental venues

Date: 17 May 2026

Mu.Vi – Musica Vicenza returns for a day dedicated to music and performing arts, staging concerts and theatrical readings inside some of the city's most important historic and monumental buildings. Under the artistic direction of violinist Sonig Tchakerian, the program mixes jazz, Brazilian sounds, chamber music and spoken-word theater.

Brief program

• Palazzo Chiericati – Jazz and Brazilian music: 11:00 IanCuPe Trio with "A Tribute to Cole" (a homage to Cole Porter); 15:30 Flor das Aguas with choro, samba and bossa nova pieces.
• Palazzo Thiene – Spoken-word theater and cello: 16:00 La Trappola APS presents "Non vivere su questa terra come un inquilino", accompanied by cellist Teodora Piccolo performing works by Bach, Casals and Matz.
• Loggia del Capitaniato – Piano marathon: 10:30 opening with Muraad Layousse (Chopin, Tchaikovsky, Saint-Saëns/Liszt); 11:30 preview of the MiAmOr Music Festival; 15:00 further performances by pianists from Italy and abroad.
• Gallerie d'Italia – Vicenza – "The thinking of the viola": 16:00 a masterclass-concert led by Davide Zaltron featuring Francesco Sinibaldi playing Max Reger's Suite for solo viola op. 131d no. 3.

Practical information

Times: vary by performance; check the full schedule before attending.

Venues: historic palaces and monumental sites throughout Vicenza's center (Palazzo Chiericati, Palazzo Thiene, Loggia del Capitaniato, Gallerie d'Italia). Exact addresses were not provided in the announcement.

Tickets and cost: price not specified. Some events may be free or require reservation; consult organizers for updates.

Practical tips: arrive early to reach venues on time, allow walking time between locations, and monitor any schedule changes due to weather. The initiative offers a cultural route combining monument visits with live music performances.