Stage 2/3 Colombia and BrazilWhenSeptember 11-15, 2026WhereBogotà and Cali in Colombia,
Santos and Sao Paolo in BrazilIn collaboration withFACEBOOKSeptember 11 – 10:00 AM
Universidad Sergio Arboleda
Workshop
A training session focused on contemporary music and improvisation, with particular attention to Luca Ciarla’s artistic journey and the Molisound project, exploring the connections between tradition, experimentation, and cross-genre influences.
September 11 – 5:00 PM
Centro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella
Luca Ciarla Molisound Concert
Presentation of the Molisound project in the Colombian capital: a musical journey through the traditions of Molise, reinterpreted through the language of jazz, contemporary music, and improvisation.
September 12 – 2:30 PM
Ajazzgo Festival, Teatro Salamandra
Workshop
A workshop for musicians and students, focusing on improvisation, musical creativity, and the exploration of new forms of dialogue between different musical languages and traditions.
September 12 – 7:30 PM
Ajazzgo Festival, Teatro Salamandra
Luca Ciarla Molisound Concert
The Molisound project arrives at AJAZZGO, one of Colombia’s leading jazz festivals, presenting an original repertoire that combines the musical roots of Molise with contemporary jazz and world music influences.
September 14 – Morning
City Visit and Greetings from San Giuliano di Puglia
A cultural visit to the city and an institutional meeting aimed at strengthening the connection between San Giuliano di Puglia and Cali, two communities united by the memory of devastating earthquakes and by a shared desire to transform memory and solidarity into new opportunities for cultural exchange and collaboration through music and the arts.
September 14 – 12:00 PM
Arte no Dique, Instituto
Training Session with Marco Vinicius A. Santos
A professional and educational meeting dedicated to learning about the activities and methodologies of Arte no Dique, providing an opportunity to exchange experiences and discuss cultural and musical practices developed within the local community. Not open to the public.
September 14 – 1:30 PM
Arte no Dique, Instituto
Open Rehearsal with Coletivo Querô
A shared moment of preparation and artistic exchange ahead of the concert, allowing participants in the project and the public to experience the musical dialogue between Luca Ciarla Molisound and Coletivo Querô.
September 14 – 3:00 PM
Arte no Dique, Instituto
Luca Ciarla Molisound Concert
Special Guest: Coletivo Querô
The final concert of the Brazilian leg of the tour, bringing together the Molisound project and Coletivo Querô. A musical experience built around dialogue between cultures, languages, and generations, celebrating exchange, collaboration, and experimentation.
September 14 – 5:00 PM
Arte no Dique, Instituto
Workshop
A creative music workshop bringing together musicians and participants from the Arte no Dique project, with activities centered on listening, improvisation, and the sharing of musical practices.
September 15 – 11:00 AM
Istituto Italiano di Cultura di San Paolo
Visit and Follow-up Meeting
A visit to the Italian Cultural Institute of São Paulo and a meeting to review and reflect on the activities carried out in Brazil, with the aim of sharing outcomes, experiences, and prospects for future collaboration. Not open to the public.
September 15 – 7:00 PM
Return to ItalyProgramCentro Nacional de las Artes Delia Zapata Olivella, Ajazzgo Festival, Italian Cultural Institute of Bogotà, Arte no DiqueArtistsLuca Ciarla, Keziat, Manuel Petti, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Marco Molino, Coletivo QuerôPREVIOUSNEXTStage 1 GermanyWhenJuly 10/14, 2026WhereHamburg, GermanyIn collaboration withFACEBOOKThe first stage of the MOLISOUND project will take place in Hamburg from 10 to 14 July 2026 and will provide an important opportunity for training, cultural exchange, and the promotion of Molise’s musical heritage in an international context. The programme includes participation in the ELBJAZZ Festival, meetings with Molisan musicians living and working abroad, in-depth sessions devoted to the study and interpretation of the regional repertoire, as well as concert and outreach activities at the Italian Cultural Institute in Hamburg. This experience will enable participants to engage with European artistic environments, fostering professional development and enhancing the appreciation of Molise’s musical traditions.
PROGRAMME
10 July – 8:00 PM
ELBJAZZ – Accreditation
Participation in the ELBJAZZ Festival and visit to the Elbphilharmonie, one of the world's most prestigious and captivating concert halls.
11 July – 9:00 AM
Educational Meeting with Paolo Petrecca
The trumpeter from Larino, currently based in Amsterdam, will share his professional and artistic experience in Northern Europe, discussing the opportunities, challenges, and prospects of pursuing a musical career in an international setting.
Not open to the public.
11 July – 10:30 AM
Open Rehearsals
11 July – 3:30 PM
ELBJAZZ – Luca Ciarla Molisound Concert
Featuring Luca Ciarla, Manuel Petti, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, and Marco Molino, with special guests Paolo Petrecca and Giuseppe “Spedino” Moffa.
12 July – 9:00 AM
Educational Meeting with Giuseppe “Spedino” Moffa
A session devoted to the interpretation of Molise’s musical traditions. Drawing on his artistic and research experience, Moffa will guide participants in discovering the expressive, stylistic, and cultural characteristics of the regional repertoire, providing valuable tools for preserving and transmitting Molise’s musical heritage.
Not open to the public.
12 July – 3:00 PM
Visit to the City of Hamburg
13 July – 7:00 PM
Italian Cultural Institute of Hamburg
Molisound Ensemble Lecture-Concert
The ensemble will present a lecture-concert dedicated to the reinterpretation of Molise’s musical traditions. Through original arrangements, new compositions, and informative presentations, the musicians will illustrate their ongoing research and creative engagement with the region’s musical heritage, highlighting its contemporary relevance, vitality, and expressive richness. Special guest of the evening: Gabriella Pattberg.
14 July – 7:15 AM
Return to Italy
Artists of the First Stage
Luca Ciarla, Keziat, Manuel Petti, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Marco Molino, Paolo Petrecca, Giuseppe “Spedino” Moffa, Gabriella Pattberg.ProgramELB JAZZ GmbH, Violipiano Music Italian Institute of Culture in HambourgArtistsLuca Ciarla, Keziat, Manuel Petti, Lorenzo Mastrogiuseppe, Marco Molino, Paolo Petrecca, Giuseppe "Spedino" Moffa, Gabriella PattbergPREVIOUSNEXT