© Romaeterna Cantores Sacred Splendour: The Genius of Lorenzo Perosi
Rome, Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cappella / Ospitale Santa Francesca Romana
About the Event
Seventy years after the death of Lorenzo Perosi, this special event invites you to rediscover the extraordinary spiritual intensity and artistic imagination of one of the most influential figures in Italian sacred music. Under the title Sacred Splendour: The Genius of Lorenzo Perosi, an evening of music and discovery will bring together the beauty of sacred repertoire, the atmosphere of a historic Roman institution, and the cultural heritage of the Doria Pamphilj family.
The concert will take place on Sunday, 29 November 2026, at 6.45 pm, at Via Pietro Peretti 6. The Cappella Musicale Floridi Doria Pamphilj will perform under the direction of M° Aurelio Porfiri, with M° Massimiliano Franchina at the organ. Through Perosi’s music, listeners will encounter a world in which melody, polyphonic richness, and devotional expression combine to create a distinctive and deeply moving musical language. The anniversary offers an opportunity not merely to remember a celebrated composer, but to experience afresh the enduring power of his contribution to sacred music.
The programme offers a moment of attentive listening, reflection, and encounter with a living musical heritage.
The evening also offers a guided tour of the hospital museum of Santa Francesca Romana, providing an opportunity to discover a remarkable place of history, care, and artistic heritage. The experience extends beyond the concert itself: the ticket includes a visit to the Secret Apartments of the Doria Pamphilj Palace on Via del Corso, opening an exceptional window onto the history and atmosphere of one of Rome’s historic aristocratic residences.
A single occasion, therefore, brings together music, history, and art in the heart of Rome. Join us for an evening devoted to Lorenzo Perosi and to the splendour of the sacred musical tradition.
Practical Information
Visit to the Secret Apartments of the Doria Pamphilj Palace on Via del Corso is included in the ticket price
Address
Chiesa di Santa Maria in Cappella / Ospitale Santa Francesca Romana, Via Pietro Peretti, Rome, Italy — Google Maps
