Kyrie eleison

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Not to be missed for Holy Week and Easter, which are now approaching, are some musical events by the “J. S. Bach” Polyphonic Choir of Conversano. “Kyrie eleison” is the title of the various sacred music events that will celebrate the most important days of the year for the entire Christian world. In particular, a concert for soloists, choir, children's choir, and keyboard instrument will be held on Saturday, March 28 at 7:30 PM at the Parish “Maria SS. Addolorata” in Rutigliano (BA) and will be repeated the following day, Palm Sunday, Sunday, March 29, 2026, at 8:30 PM at the Parish “S. Andrea Apostolo” in Conversano (BA).

On Friday, April 3, 2026, Good Friday, around 10:30 AM, at the headquarters of the “J. S. Bach” Polyphonic Choir located at via D. Cimarosa 4 in Conversano, the choir will perform several pieces in homage to the effigy of the Black Christ of the Island, which will be supported along via Bari for the traditional kiss from all the faithful present.

And on Easter Sunday, the most important day of all, Sunday, April 5, 2026, at 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral Basilica “S. Maria Assunta” in Conversano (BA), the choir will lead the animation of the Solemn Holy Mass presided over by archpriest Don Felice Di Palma with an ensemble of soloists, choir, brass quartet, percussion, and organ.

The musical programs will include works by Saint Alphonsus Maria de Liguori, Johann Sebastian Bach, Georg Friedrich Handel, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, and Gregorian repertoire. The direction will be by M° Francesco Dello Spirito Santo, a resident of Conversano who has been involved in musical activities in the Apulian and Piedmontese territories for a long time. Solo voices will include Rosanna Di Carolo, Giambattista Acquatico, Gianni Lepore, and Ivan Buonsante. The reciting voice will be that of Anna Rita Mele, while the keyboard will be played by the Ukrainian teacher Anna Habruk.

Admission to all events will be free of charge and everyone is invited to participate.
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