When the sun begins to set over the
Comacchio Lagoon and golden reflections dance across the water, music blends seamlessly with the landscape in a concert series filled with atmosphere, artistic quality and emotion.
This is how “
Incontri musicali alla Foce” comes to life: a summer concert programme at Stazione Foce Bettolino, offering a musical journey through jazz, singer-songwriter classics, blues, soul, Brazilian rhythms and timeless international repertoire.
Each performance is designed as an immersive experience, where outstanding musicians guide the audience through unforgettable melodies, contemporary influences and stories told through music, in one of the most evocative settings of the area.
The festival is curated by Theremin Srl Impresa Sociale and the Civic School of Music of Comacchio.
Artistic direction: Giorgio Borgatti and Alessandro Vanzini.
PROGRAMME
JUNE 25 | 6:00 pm
Felloni – Mercuriali Duo
A musical journey through great Italian and international songwriters, from Lucio Dalla and Fabrizio De André to Sting and the Eagles.
Luca Felloni and Lorenzo Mercuriali weave together voice, guitar and bass in arrangements ranging from country western and jazz to South American influences and dreamlike atmospheres.
JULY 2 | 6:00 pm
Organic Trio
Featuring Roberto Formignani (guitar), Massimo Mantovani (keyboards) and Lele Barbieri (drums).
An instrumental concert inspired by the elegance and groove of the Jimmy Smith tradition, blending blues, jazz and swing.
JULY 9 | 6:00 pm
C’EST SI BON – The City of Light and the French Chanson Tradition
From Edith Piaf and Juliette Gréco to Trenet and Brassens: a refined tribute to the great tradition of French chanson.
Ambra Bianchi (vocals and flute), Stefano Melloni (clarinet) and Alessandro Russo (piano) reinterpret timeless melodies in a concert filled with poetry, elegance and evocative charm.
JULY 16 | 6:00 pm
Chiara Bolognesi
An intimate musical performance where emotion, sensitivity and atmosphere blend beautifully with the unique landscape of the Comacchio Lagoon.
JULY 23 | 6:00 pm
“Non Gioco Più”
Stories, sketches and musical theatre between piano and voice
Federico Rubin on piano and Serena Dominici on vocals present a theatrical and musical performance balancing storytelling, irony and stage playfulness.
JULY 30 | 6:00 pm
Silvania Dos Santos & Giancarlo Bianchetti Duo
The warm sounds of Brazil meet the elegance of sophisticated songwriting.
The powerful voice of Silvania Dos Santos and the refined guitar work of Giancarlo Bianchetti create an emotional musical dialogue rich in rhythm, atmosphere and world music influences.
AUGUST 6 | 6:00 pm
Soul Heroes Trio – “Motown Special”
Annalisa Vassalli, Luca Chiari and Andrea Marchesin celebrate the timeless Motown sound with an energetic tribute to soul and rhythm & blues classics.
AUGUST 13 | 6:00 pm
Purple, Starman and Freedom
Tribute to Prince, David Bowie and George Michael
Ten years after the passing of three global music icons, Annalisa Vassalli, Luca Chiari and Andrea Marchesin bring to the stage a powerful and emotional show filled with pop, soul and timeless energy.
Stazione Foce, Bettolino Restaurant – Comacchio
All concerts begin at 6:00 PM
A festival to experience through nature, music and unforgettable sunsets.