Discover the beauty
The performance Canto delle Creature takes you on a poetic-musical journey. Follow in the footsteps of Francis and his Canticle of the Sun. This song, written in three phases of his life and completed shortly before his death, summarizes his worldview. Experience the simple yet profound message during this special concert.
Dance along
Ambrogio Sparagna composed this performance of song and dance. You embark on a journey through the text of the Canticle of the Sun. Numerous folk songs find their echo within it. Songs from all corners of the world accompany you, interwoven with ancient sounds. Traditional dances bring the poetry of the great Brother of Assisi back to life.
Enjoy Franciscan songs
Alongside the Canticle of the Sun, you hear folk hymns of praise. These are connected to the Franciscan repertoire. They come from medieval codices of the Laudario di Cortona . Throughout the centuries, Franciscan song has produced a wide variety of chants. Poetic forms recur in these, such as in the 16th-century laudi of San Filippo Neri.
Listen to inspiring arrangements
Sparagna arranged some of the most meaningful songs. Think of Philippine hymns such as Chi vuol salire in cielo and Vanità di vanità . Lodate Dio and old Neapolitan dialect such as Viene Suonno also feature. The instrumental music, voices, and traditional dances, led by Sparagna's organetto, form an extraordinary concert. Davide Rondoni also contributes.
