On October 3, 2025 , the Basilica of the Madonna of Tirano will welcome both the faithful and music enthusiasts for the traditional Apparition Concert , which this year celebrates its 521st anniversary . Included in the program of the Jubilee Year 2025 , the event is one of the most significant cultural and spiritual moments for the local community and the whole of Valtellina.
This edition will offer a captivating musical journey through the dialogue of harp, violin, and organ , blending the grandeur of Baroque sacred music with contemporary compositions.
The Performers
Three distinguished musicians will take the stage:
Vincenzo Zitello , one of Italy’s most renowned harpists, pioneer of the Celtic harp and composer of original works;
Fulvio Renzi , violinist with an outstanding international career;
Michele Melazzini , organist from Valtellina, who will perform on the monumental 17th-century organ by Giuseppe Bulgarini, preserved in the Basilica.The program will feature works by Johann Sebastian Bach and Georg Muffat , alongside modern pieces from Zitello’s latest album Graal . The concert will conclude with music inspired by Marian themes, including Ave Maria and Kyrie Eleison .
A Symbolic Event
First held in 1991 thanks to an idea by Tirano native Pietro Maletti , the Concert is organized by the Coro Bernina , with the support of the Rectorate of the Basilica , the Municipality of Tirano , and private donors. In 2025, it takes on special significance in connection with the Jubilee theme Pilgrims of Hope : music becomes a means of reflection and spiritual elevation for the many pilgrims who visit the Sanctuary each year.
Reservations
Admission is free, but due to high attendance, reservation is recommended starting from September 24 at Palazzo Perego (Piazza Marinoni 32, Tirano), or by calling +39 393 1212012 (daily from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm, subject to availability).
