Prospettive Gregoriane: A Journey into Sacred Music in San Benedetto Po

On September 13, 2026, the abbey of San Benedetto Po will host the fourth edition of Prospettive Gregoriane, an essential event for scholars and enthusiasts of early music. This gathering offers a unique opportunity to rediscover two significant witnesses of the Polirone liturgical-musical tradition: the famous Q13 codex and a contemporary manuscript preserved at the Diocesan Historical Archive.

The Q13 codex, dating back to 1482, is a ritual-processional of extraordinary depth, featuring sections that range from Gregorian chant to mensural polyphony, including the evocative Cum autem venissem by Johannes de Quadris. By comparing this with the diocesan manuscript, attendees will gain insight into the vitality of the Congregation of Santa Giustina, highlighting Polirone’s historical role as a spiritual and musical center of the 15th century.

Under the expert guidance of Maestros Michael Guastalla and Luca Buzzavi, participants will engage in a theoretical and practical journey through the direct reading of these manuscripts. It is a rare chance to explore the profound connection between liturgy, astronomy, and sacred time, delving into a repertoire of immense beauty that remains largely unexplored.

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