Medfest 2026

As part of MedFest 2026 in Monza, two special events will take place: a roundtable discussion titled St. John, Monza, and the Lombard Nation — History, Art, and Worship, curated by Rita Capurro , followed by a concert titled Testimonium — The Music of the Lombards.

PROGRAM

Friday, October 2, at 5:00 p.m. - Canonica, Sala del Granaio (Piazza Duomo)
Roundtable Discussion
SAN GIOVANNI, MONZA, AND THE LOMBARD NATION - History, Art, and Worship curated by Rita Capurro

With the participation of Renato Mambretti (Theological Faculty of Northern Italy), Gabriele Archetti (Catholic University of the Sacred Heart, Milan) and others
in collaboration with Duomo Museum - Gaiani Foundation Monza

Preview of the celebrations for the 1,400th anniversary of Queen Teodolinda’s death

From manuscripts originating in northern and southern Italy, songs representing the authentic music of the Lombard era have been handed down to us. They celebrate the most solemn feasts of the year and the saints most revered by the long-bearded people, such as Michael and St. John the Baptist: to the latter, the true patron saint of the Lombard nation, Theodolinda had the great basilica of Monza dedicated. It is precisely from the manuscripts of the Capitular Library of Monza and the Office of St. John that the program for this unprecedented concert takes its inspiration, offering a glimpse into the lesser-known period of Lombard history on the Italian Peninsula.

Friday, October 2, 9:00 p.m. - Monza, Cathedral
Concert
TESTIMONIUM - The Music of the Lombards

Ensemble Organum (France), conducted by Marcel Pérès

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