Daily Report: September 13, 2025 PIF Castelfidardo

September 6th 2025

Harley Jones

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Competition Categories Today

9:00 hrs Category D, Soloists with no age limits, Free choice program including at least one composition from the Baroque period. Maximum duration 25 minutes. Competitors cannot submit programs consisting entirely of transcripts. Auditorium San Francesco (Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 13 – Castelfidardo, AN).

Video of Category D contestants

9:30 hrs Category World Student, Soloists up to 15 years (Born 2010 onwards), Competitors who use an accordion, a diatonic accordion (of any model), a garmoshka, a bandoneon are allowed. Competitors must present a program of a maximum duration of 7 minutes including compositions or arrangements and creative elaborations of pieces taken from the world music, ethno jazz, ethnic, folk, traditional repertoire Sala Convegni (Via Mazzini n°7 – Castelfidardo, AN).

10:30 hrs Category World Junior, Soloists up to 18 years (Born from 2007 onwards), Competitors who use an accordion, a diatonic accordion (of any model), a garmoshka, a bandoneon are allowed. Competitors must present a program in the maximum duration of 9 minutes including compositions or arrangements and creative elaborations of pieces taken from the world music, ethno jazz, ethnic, folk, traditional repertoire. Sala Convegni (Via Mazzini n°7 – Castelfidardo, AN).

VOCI A MANO

September 13th, 2025 – 5,00 pm FREE ENTRY Castelfidardo, Salone degli Stemmi

Cristiano Lui – accordion
Sandro Paoletti – saxophone
Placido Domingo Jr – vocals
Annalisa Biancofiore – vocals

A unique quartet of accordion, sax and two exceptional voices: Voci a Mano enchants with a repertoire ranging from tango to boleros, full of elegance and emotional depth. Two voices and two instruments come together for an intimate and elegant concert, where accordion, saxophone and the human voice intertwine in a rich and expressive musical dialogue.

The Voci a Mano project explores a wide range of musical landscapes, blending classical and popular traditions with tasteful and original arrangements.

From tango to French chanson, from Mexican boleros to traditional melodies, the quartet takes the audience on a journey filled with warmth, atmosphere, and refined musicality.

A unique ensemble that brings together the instrumental mastery of Cristiano Lui and Sandro Paoletti with the powerful voices of Placido Domingo Jr and Annalisa Biancofiore, in a performance filled with beauty, emotion, and exceptional music.

DANIELE FALASCA DUO

September 13th, 2025 – 6,00 pm FREE ENTRY Castelfidardo, Piazza della Repubblica

Daniele Falasca – accordion / Arturo Valiante – piano

A refined musical dialogue between accordion and piano: Daniele Falasca and Arturo Valiante in concert with original compositions and expressive elegance. An unmissable evening with one of the most refined composers and accordionists on the Italian music scene: Daniele Falasca.

multifaceted artist – pianist, accordionist, composer, and conductor – Falasca has built a brilliant international career, moving with ease across musical genres while always maintaining a distinctive personal style.

He has collaborated with renowned artists such as Fabrizio Bosso, Il Volo, Tullio De Piscopo, and Beppe Vessicchio, and has also performed at the European Parliament.

At PIF 2025, he will perform in duo with pianist Arturo Valiante, a musician of great sensitivity and experience. Together, they present a concert rich in elegance and intensity, where the harmony between accordion and piano becomes a deep musical dialogue — blending original compositions, technical virtuosity, and emotional depth. A unique opportunity to be swept away by a refined and passionate performance, where creativity meets expression.

EMY DRĂGOI

September 13th, 2025 – 8,30 pm FREE ENTRY Castelfidardo, Piazza della Repubbl

Accordion, manouche jazz and gypsy rhythms – Jazz virtuosity and Romani roots in a powerful live performance: Emy Drăgoi brings the magic of manouche and gypsy jazz to Castelfidardo.

Emy Drăgoi, accordionist, singer and composer, is one of the most brilliant and acclaimed artists on the European music scene.

Nicknamed “the ambassador of manouche and gypsy jazz,” he has won over international audiences with his extraordinary talent and a distinctive style, rich in energy and emotional nuance.

In his performance, Drăgoi blends the deep roots of Romani music with the virtuosity of jazz, creating an electrifying concert where flawless technique meets heartfelt expression. It’s a vibrant musical journey filled with rhythm, passion and artistic freedom.

An unmissable evening in the beautiful setting of Piazza della Repubblica, with the accordion as the true protagonist of a music that speaks directly to the soul.

GIACOMO MEDICI TANGO ENSEMBLE

September 13th, 2025 – 9,30 pm FREE ENTRY Castelfidardo, Auditorium San Francesco

Operatic elegance meets tango passion: Giacomo Medici live at PIF, followed by the Milonga with Alice TDJ. Tango, operatic voice, and Argentinian passion

An intense evening of tango and emotion with Giacomo Medici, an internationally acclaimed baritone known in Argentina as “The Italian who sings tango.” With his distinctive voice and magnetic presence, Medici blends the elegance of operatic singing with the soul and drama of Argentine tango.

Performing with his Tango Ensemble, he presents a repertoire that journeys through traditional tango masterpieces and original interpretations—bridging classic roots and artistic innovation.

Medici has collaborated with Oscar-winning artists such as Woody Allen, Dante Ferretti, and Gabriella Pascucci, as well as tango greats like Ariel Ardit, Javier Girotto, Gianni Iorio, and Daniele Di Bonaventura.

With over 12 albums to his name—including the recent Casanova Tango Symphony—he has performed across Europe and Latin America, appearing in films, documentaries, and on RAI television.

LUCIANO MAIA

September 13th, 2025 – 10,00 pm FREE ENTRY Castelfidardo, Piazza della Repubblica

Accordion from Brazil: rhythm, tradition, and virtuosity

Anteprima: Luciano Maia brings the vibrant spirit of South America to PIF: milongas, chamamé, and gaucho tradition in a thrilling live performance. Straight from Brazil, one of the greatest interpreters of South American music takes the stage at PIF! Luciano Maia, accordion virtuoso and proud representative of gaucho tradition, captivates the audience with his infectious energy, outstanding technique, and magnetic stage presence.

His concert is a passionate musical journey through milongas, chamamé, and traditional South American rhythms, reimagined with authenticity, refinement, and expressive freedom. A powerful performance that celebrates his cultural roots through an instrument that becomes pure emotion.

“The musical art and craftsmanship of the accordion in Castelfidardo. A cataloguing project in the perspective of UNESCO”

A cultural rendezvous of great value at PIF50

Saturday 13 September at 11.00, in the Stemmi Hall, the meeting-conference took place:
“The musical art and how to play the Accordion of Castelfidardo. A catalogue project from the UNESCO perspective.

A moment that closes the first step of the UNESCO candidacy process, led by Patrizia Nardi in synergy with the municipal administration and the institutions of the Ministry of Culture.
Experts and institutions of national and international importance participated, including prof. Francisco Javier López Morales, among the top connoisseurs of the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the Protection of the Intangible Heritage.

It was the occasion to share the first results of the field research dedicated to the catalogue of the accordion tradition of Castelfidardo.

A cultural highlight at PIF50