22 July - Franco Battiato

An evening dedicated to Franco Battiato through music, cinema, and poetry. The event opens with *Sulle tracce di Beethoven* by Theo Volpatti, a cinematic tribute to the Maestro, featuring a solo piano transcription of *La Cura* performed by Francesco Libetta. This is followed by *Regine dei Mondi – Queendoms* by Agadez, accompanied by Antonio Forcione, Giovanna Famulari, Claudia Ugenti, and Simone Pulvano, a concert inspired by the spiritual and rhythmic dimension of Battiato’s music. The evening concludes with *L’alba dentro l’imbrunire*, Giovanni Caccamo’s new project celebrating ten years of his career and paying tribute to Battiato, his mentor, together with the Orchids Band.