The Accademia Vicino di Accumoli 2026 will focus on commemorating ‘10 years since the 2016 earthquake’. South Tyrolean composer Richard Josef Sigmund has composed the oratorio ‘Rimembranza’ (op. 90) especially for this occasion, which will be premiered on 24 August 2026 as part of an official commemorative ceremony under his direction, together with soloists, local choirs and choirs from Krems (Austria) and Bolzano (Italy). 

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As a musical greeting from the Wachau region (Lower Austria), pieces by local composer Ernst Schandl (1920 - 1997) will be performed at the concert in Norcia together with the choir of the Universities of Krems (‘Choryphäen’). This year's repertoire also includes the overture to  ‘The Magic Flute’ by Wolfgang A. Mozart (1756 - 1791) and the overture and dances from ‘Orfeo e Euridice’ by Christoph W. Gluck (1714 - 1787).

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The programme includes theoretical and practical orchestra lessons and orchestra rehearsals, as well as specialist lectures on the reconstruction process, programmes on local culture and history, tastings and celebrations with the local population. The programme also includes musical interactions with the local band.

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Public events include concerts in Accumoli and Norcia, a musical interaction with the Accumoli band, musical accompaniment for the anniversary commemorations of the earthquake, and the premiere of ‘Rimembranza’ in Amatrice.

More information about the programme, the lecturers and the organisation can be found on the application page.