From July 16 to 20, 2025, the coastal city of Pescara will once again host one of Italy’s most anticipated summer events for flutists: the 6th Edition of the Pescara Flute Festival. Organized by the Associazione Culturale Il Canto del Vento and led by artistic director Marco Felicioni, this festival promises an immersive experience in the world of the flute, combining masterclasses, concerts, workshops, lectures, exhibitions, and cultural exchange in the beautiful setting of Aurum – La fabbrica delle idee.

A Full Immersion into the Flute Universe

Set in the historical and architecturally stunning Aurum building, the festival provides flutists of all levels and interests with a rare opportunity to learn from renowned professionals, explore new repertoire, and connect with fellow musicians. Events include:

Masterclasses and Courses with internationally respected flutists and teachers
Workshops on early music, jazz flute, circular breathing, and instrument care
Instrument Exhibitions and a Repair Lab
Presentations of newly released books, recordings, and scholarly research
Encounters with Composers and Publishers
Concerts—all open to the public with free admission

World-Class Artists and Educators

The 2025 edition brings together an impressive roster of artists, including:

Andrea Manco (Principal Flute, Teatro alla Scala)
Jürgen Franz (Professor, Hochschule für Musik und Theater Hamburg)
Andrea Biagini (Contemporary music specialist)
Geoff Warren (Jazz flutist and professor)
Valeria Desideri (Traverso and modern flute, Frosinone Conservatory)
Antonio De Angelis, Emiliano Giannetti, Massimo Ghetti, and many others

On the piano, the concerts will be supported by Federico Laudadio, Annalisa Mannarini, and Fabio Monaco.

Highlights of the Program

Some of the most anticipated events include:

“I pilastri della letteratura flautistica” – two-day masterclasses with Jürgen Franz (July 18–19) and Andrea Manco (July 19–20)
“Il flauto nel Jazz” – a special session with Geoff Warren on July 20
Historic and Ethnic Flutes Exhibition – curated by Marco Felicioni
Book and CD Presentations, including “Forest” by Stefano Taglietti and “Riflessioni estetiche sul Tractatus de Musica di Girolamo di Moravia” by Valeria Desideri
Conference “Hugues Riscoperto” – exploring unpublished manuscripts by Luigi Hugues, featuring first-edition presentations by Edizioni Musicali Raiteri and Vigormusic

Concert Series – Free and Open to All

Each evening features a public concert showcasing diverse programs:

July 17 – “Hugues riscoperto” and “Tra cielo e terra”, featuring Massimo Ghetti and Annalisa Mannarini
July 18 – Pescara Flute Orchestra with Geoff Warren as soloist
July 19 – “Grandi solisti” concert with Jürgen Franz, Andrea Manco, and Fabio Monaco
July 20 – “Gran Finale” with the Pescara Flute Orchestra and Andrea Manco

One of the highlights of the festival will be the performance of Jürgen Franz’s brilliant Puccini-inspired fantasies — based on La Bohème, Turandot, and Madama Butterfly — offering a stunning reinterpretation of operatic masterpieces through the expressive voice of the flute.

The final concert will also host the Premio Angelo Persichilli awards ceremony, which offers scholarships and publication prizes to the festival’s most outstanding participants.

A Festival That Inspires

The Pescara Flute Festival has firmly established itself as a landmark event on the international flute calendar. Its unique blend of artistry, scholarship, performance, and community makes it a must-attend for anyone passionate about the flute.

Registration is open until July 6, 2025.
For more information and to register, visit: www.pescaraflutefestival.it