Spirito Classico at Santa Cecilia, Spazio Risonanze, November 20, 2026 to May 7, 2027

«Spirito Classico» is the series of ten listening-introduction talks promoted by the Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia: it runs from November 20, 2026 to May 7, 2027 in the Spazio Risonanze of the Auditorium (Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, Rome). The ticket costs 20 euros and includes an aperitif.

Updated November 6, 2026.

The event

«Spirito Classico» is a cycle of talks given by journalists and musicologists, designed as listening introductions to Santa Cecilia concerts. The meetings always take place on Fridays in the Spazio Risonanze and end with an aperitif.

The first appointment is Friday, November 20, 2026, with Valerio Sebastiani, and introduces the symphonic concert of November 20 conducted by Antonio Pappano, with music by Petrassi and Tchaikovsky, for the Academy's Orchestra and Chorus. Our entry on Pappano, Petrassi and Tchaikovsky is also devoted to this concert.

The full calendar lists ten Fridays: November 20 and December 11, 2026, then January 15, February 12, 19 and 26, March 5, April 9 and 23 and May 7, 2027. The speakers are Valerio Sebastiani, Stefano Catucci, Daniele Spini (who speaks twice, in January and in March), Sandro Cappelletto, Oreste Bossini, Giovanni Bietti, Andrea Penna, Diana Re and Carla Moreni.

Where it takes place: Spazio Risonanze

The Spazio Risonanze is part of the Auditorium Parco della Musica, in the Flaminio district, described in the guide to Flaminio. The Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia presents its 2026-2027 concert season there.

Practical information

• Dates: November 20 and December 11, 2026; January 15, February 12, 19 and 26, March 5, April 9 and 23, May 7, 2027.
• Venue: Spazio Risonanze, Auditorium Parco della Musica, Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30, 00196 Roma.
• Full ticket: 20 euros, aperitif included.
• Ten-event pass: 160 euros full price, 140 euros reduced for subscribers and under-35s.
• Getting there: use the ATAC route planner.

Frequently asked questions about Spirito Classico

How many meetings does the series include?

Ten, all on Fridays, from November 20, 2026 to May 7, 2027.

What does the ticket include?

The introductory talk and the aperitif.

How much is the pass?

160 euros full price and 140 euros reduced for subscribers and under-35s.

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