Everything is ready for the new edition of the Cilento International Music Festival & Competition, That the 13 to 15 July 2026 will transform the De Conciliis Baronial Palace in Torchiara (SA) and the Cilento National Park into an important center for higher musical education.
we at AgeofAudio We proudly renew our official partnership with the event, ready to share with you a week of masterclasses, live performances, and an international reach.
The teachers and courses of 2026
This year's true added value is a highly qualified faculty, offering students the experience of Europe's greatest orchestral and educational institutions. Under the artistic direction of the flutist and cellist M° Rebecca Taio, the chairs will be assigned to:
- Maestro Luciano Tortorelli (Guitar – July 9/15): Concert pianist, researcher, and teacher at the “G. Martucci” Conservatory of Salerno.
- Maestro Mauro Tortorelli: Internationally renowned violinist and composer.
- Maestro Stefano Pagliani (Violin – July 9/14): Already historical Spalla (Concertmaster) of the Teatro alla Scala in Milan from 1990 to 2000, founder of the Italian Strings Academy and teacher at the Conservatory of Salerno.
- M° Miłosz Mączyński (Guitar – 11/14 July): Concert performer and teacher at the Academy of Music in Krakow (whose concert is supported by the Polish Ministry of Culture).
- Maestro Jacopo Di Tonno (Cello – 9/14 July): Member of the “Trio di Torino” and the “Klimt Quartet”, teacher at the Piacenza Conservatory.
- Maestro Marino Bedetti (Oboe – 11/15 July): Soloist and chamber musician, former collaborator of “I Solisti Veneti” and teacher at the Bologna Conservatory.
- Maestro Mauro Squillante (Mandolin – 9/15 July): Researcher, president of the Neapolitan Mandolin Academy, and professor at the Salerno Conservatory. He will be supported by an assistant. Maestro Luca Petrosino.
The value of the orchestral laboratory
In addition to the individual lessons, the real peculiarity of the festival remains the possibility of playing in a real string and wind orchestra resident, made up of local musicians and the participants themselves. This hands-on experience is essential for those studying solo or conducting repertoire.
Alongside teaching, the Cilento International Competition will offer the winners of the various sections diplomas, prizes and the opportunity to perform in the official concerts of the festival.
How to participate: Audiences and Concerts
With the registration deadline for active musicians now closed, the festival is now open to the public, enthusiasts, and late-arriving students:
- Listeners: You can attend all the masterclasses and lessons from the great Masters with a daily access fee of just €10.
- Concerts and Events: All the evening live events, conferences and sharing moments in Cilento and at the Baronial Palace are open to the public.
For more last-minute information on concert programming and access for listeners:
The value of the orchestral laboratory
In addition to the individual lessons, the real peculiarity of the festival remains the possibility of playing in a real string and wind orchestra resident, made up of local musicians and the participants themselves. This hands-on experience is essential for those studying solo or conducting repertoire.
Alongside teaching, the Cilento International Competition will offer the winners of the various sections diplomas, prizes and the opportunity to perform in the official concerts of the festival.
How to participate: Audiences and Concerts
With the registration deadline for active musicians now closed, the festival is now open to the public, enthusiasts, and late-arriving students:
- Listeners: You can attend all the masterclasses and lessons from the great Masters with a daily access fee of just €10.
- Concerts and Events: All the evening live events, conferences and sharing moments in Cilento and at the Baronial Palace are open to the public.
For more last-minute information on concert programming and access for listeners:
- Reference form: http://tiny.cc/cimfestival
- Secretariat contacts: cilentofest@gmail.com
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Lorenzo Sorbo
I attended a classical guitar masterclass with Maestro Luciano Tortorelli a few years ago and really enjoyed his teaching. Seeing his name in AgeofAudio's article about the Cilento International Music Festival in Torchiara brought back that memory. I'd be keen to attend another class with him.
We could do with more classical music workshops like those at the Cilento International Music Festival in Torchiara. For young people, meeting musicians and hearing them play up close can make a real difference. I'd love to see schools from around the world involved, giving students the chance to meet, play together and try different instruments.
Congratulations to Maestro Luciano Tortorelli and all the teachers who helped bring the Cilento International Music Festival & Competition 2026 to life in Torchiara. Masterclasses and classical music concerts give young musicians valuable opportunities to learn. I couldn't make it this year, but I hope to join you next time.