32nd ANNUAL CONTEMPORARY ART EXHIBITION
April to October 2025
Inauguration May 25th at 3:00 pm
At 4:00 pm concert by Alessandro Asso Stefana
Art in Flight: SPAZIOTEMPO at Pergine Castle
Music, art, and flight: the event that preceded “SPAZIOTEMPO.” In recent weeks, a captivating artistic performance welcomed the works of “SPAZIOTEMPO,” blending choral music with the flight of a helicopter. The Te Deum, performed by the Castel Pergine Choir, intertwined with the sound of the helicopter blades, transforming a logistical operation into a solemn and spectacular event. The citizens of Pergine looked up to the sky above the castle hill, admiring the art pieces flown in. The monumental sculpture exhibition “SPAZIOTEMPO” by Francesco Panceri, organized by the Castel Pergine Foundation and curated by Dora Bulart, will be inaugurated on May 25, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The artist, curator and authorities will be present at the event, accompanied by the musical performance of Alessandro “Asso” Stefana. Stefana, an Italian guitarist, composer and multi-instrumentalist, interweaves folk, cinematic and ambient sounds in sound textures of intense charm. Over the past two decades he has built an atypical path, away from the spotlight, but rich in collaborations with great Italian and international artists such as Pj Harvey, Mike Patton, Micah P. Hinson, Vinicio Capossela, Calexico, Penguin Cafe, and many others.
During the exhibition, there will be in-depth discussions on the themes of space and time, with roundtables involving artists, architects, philosophers, and historians.
Upcoming events
Venerdì 29 agosto
il Castello MAGICO
Ore 16:30 Brindisi & Laboratorio delle Fate con “l’Arte dal Vivo” con Nena Cont
Ore 17.45 Kamishibai(Teatro di Carta) con la storia “Amici Speciali”
Ore 18.45 Suoni per la Pace con le Campane Tibetane di Nurya
Info: 347 2641191 (fairYjoy) – Offerta libera e consapevole
In collaborazione con Gruppo “La strada dell’Orsa”, Associazione “Lune Sui Laghi”, Fondazione CastelPergine
5, 6, 8, 12, 13 settembre ore 18.00
7, 14 settembre ore 10.00
Castello di Carte
Di Elisa D’Andrea, regia di Chiara Benedetti, con Marta Marchi e Giuseppe Amato.
Uno spettacolo itinerante che trasforma il Castello di Pergine in un palcoscenico a cielo aperto. Attraverso un percorso teatrale tra spazi dimenticati e paesaggi suggestivi, lo spettatore sarà immerso nelle storie e negli eventi che hanno attraversato le mura del Castello nel corso dei secoli. Basato su ricerche storiche, lo spettacolo non solo racconta il passaggio del tempo, ma fa rivivere il fascino e le suggestioni del luogo, in un’esperienza coinvolgente tra realtà e immaginazione.
Biglietti 12, 10 (<26, >65), 8 (sottoscrittori Fondazione Castelpergine e Amici dei Teatri), 3 (giovani a teatro) vendita presso la biglietteria del Teatro Comunale di Pergine o online su www.teatrodipergine.it
Sabato 13 settembre 2025 ore 17.30
Castello di libri - “Il tesoro di Ezzelino”
Giordano Dellai presenta il suo primo romanzo storico, un giallo che intreccia realtà e fiction sulle tracce del tesoro di Ezzelino III da Romano. Il libro esplora la storia di una comunità gnostica copta fuggita in Veneto e trasformatasi nel tempo in una setta segreta, con ramificazioni fino ai giorni nostri. Il protagonista, Angelo, scopre una misteriosa scritta latina che lo porta a indagare sul leggendario tesoro, svelando verità sulla sua famiglia e sul “sigillo di Cristo”.
Ingresso gratuito
Venerdì 19 settembre ore 18.00
Castello di libri - “Il galoppo di Finferlo”
di Claudio Morelli, poeta di Canezza, maestro elementare in pensione e autore apprezzato di poesie, commedie, racconti e libri di storia, è una figura molto conosciuta a Pergine, capace di raccontare con sensibilità il territorio e la sua memoria storica, rendendo ogni suo lavoro un’occasione di valorizzazione culturale e identitaria.
Il libro racconta le vicende di una famiglia contadina perginese durante l’estate del 1866, nel contesto della spedizione Medici verso la conquista di Trento. I fatti narrati, basati principalmente su fonti orali, offrono uno sguardo diretto sulla guerra vista attraverso gli occhi di chi, pur lontano dai grandi eventi, si trova travolto dall’“occhio del ciclone”.
Ingresso gratuito
Music at the Castle: Concerts of the Season
Once again this year, the Castle will host musical events in collaboration with La Follia Nuova, featuring four aperitif concerts and a special night of art and music.
Saturday, June 7, 2025, 5:30 PM – “Resonances of Six Strings”
Daniyah Guitar Duo – Maja Kralj and Alice Pereira Brandão, guitars
A concert dedicated to the winner of the LFN International Chamber Music Competition. The duo stands out for their musical harmony and maturity, with a repertoire that includes original transcriptions and works by Ginastera, Elmas, Dalcroze, and Gnatalli.
Saturday, June 14, 2025, 5:30 PM – “Ways”
Duo Zunino – Eliana Zunino (vocals) and Katia Ambra Zunino (Celtic harp)
A musical journey along ancient trade routes, from the Salt Road to the Silk Road, blending sounds that unite East and West, accompanied by Mediterranean and Northern rhythms.
Saturday, June 21, 2025, 5:30 PM – “Sound Reflections”
Duo Bortoletti/Pampararo – Marco Bortoletti (flute) and Riccardo Pampararo (guitar)
A journey through various styles and historical periods, offering an exciting exploration of classical and contemporary repertoire.
Saturday, June 28, 2025, 5:30 PM – “Journey between the 18th and 20th Century”
fiSax Duo – Alex Sebastianutto (sax) and Sebastiano Zorza (accordion)
A musical exploration through eras and genres, with works by Bach, Marcello, Vivaldi, Galliano, Jobim, and Piazzolla, blending virtuosic brilliance with lyrical moments.
Night between Saturday, October 25 and Sunday, October 26, 2025 – “The Hour That Isn’t”
In celebration of the time change from daylight saving time to standard time, Pergine Castle will host a special night of art, music, and culture.
Spaziotempo
Side program:
Convivium
June 20 | Friday | 5:00 PM FORM – NON-FORM / PUBLIC ART IN THE URBAN CONTEXT (PART 1)
Speakers: Architect Luca Valentini, Architect Alessandro Franceschini, Architect Claudia Sansò In collaboration with the University of Trento
July 26 | Saturday | 5:00 PM DISURBANO | The Art of Words
Recital of unpublished poems, presentation of the movement, and informal celebration of the 15th Anniversary. Guest of honor: Poet Guido Oldani, nominee for the Nobel Prize in Literature, founder of the contemporary poetry movement “Terminal Realism”. With Annachiara Marangoni, poet, and members of Terminal Realism from Milan, Pisa, Verona, Venice, and Trento.
August 6 | Wednesday | Morning 7:30 AM SPAZIOTEMPO-SENSO | YOGA OF SYNTHESIS
An informal meeting dedicated to silence, featuring Shivananda Yoga practice, led by Marta Marchi.
September 20 | Saturday | 5:00 PM PLACE / NON-PLACE | PUBLIC ART IN THE URBAN CONTEXT (PART 2)
Speakers: Art critic Valerio Deho, Collector Antonio Cossu, Artist Erika Inger, Founder of Lana Art Trail In collaboration with PROMART Association
October 25 | Saturday | 5:00 PM ART & ENTERPRISE
Conference and presentation of the book of the same name. Participants include entrepreneurs from Trentino and Crema with experience in the artistic-cultural sector, alongside local artists. Speakers: Franca Borzaga (Metalworking srl), Daniele Pedretti (Pedretti Graniti), Nicola Capellini (Capellini srl), Maurizio Gianotti, Giuseppe Putignani, Piattaforma Eventi In collaboration with Galleria Contempo.
Free admission
Space for Theater: Two Shows between History and Fairy Tale
The Castle will also be the stage for two fascinating productions by the CastelPergine Foundation and Ariateatro ETS.
“Castello di Carte” on May 30, 31 – June 1, 2, 20, 21, 22, 2025, 8:00 PM
By Elisa D’Andrea, directed by Chiara Benedetti, with Marta Marchi and Giuseppe Amato.
An itinerant show that transforms Pergine Castle into an open-air stage. Through a theatrical path across forgotten spaces and scenic landscapes, the audience will be immersed in the stories and events that have shaped the castle’s history throughout the centuries. Based on historical research, the show not only narrates the passage of time but also brings the charm and atmosphere of the place to life in a captivating experience blending reality and imagination.
“L’anello magico” – A Trentino Fairy Tale on September 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 2025, 9:00 PM
By and with Giuseppe Amato and Chiara Benedetti.
An ancient yet incredibly relevant fairy tale. A young woman, blinded by her poverty, embarks on a journey to find treasures and enchantments, guided by magical animals and enchanted landscapes. Along the way, she discovers the value of simplicity and darkness, ultimately realizing that the precious ring she sought had been in her pocket all along. An intense tale weaving magic and personal growth, leading the audience into a world suspended between dream and reality.
Shows will be in Italian language.
Bistrot “Ca’ Stalla”
On April 5th, the Bistrot "Ca’ Stalla" will open, followed by the Castle's opening on April 12th. These dates mark the beginning of a new season to experience the historical spaces within the castle walls. The Bistrot Ca’ Stalla will be open from 11:00 AM to 8:00 PM, offering coffee, lunch, and aperitifs. The Castle's restaurant will welcome guests every evening, except Wednesdays, from 7:00 PM to 9:30 PM. The hotel offers a wide range of accommodations: historic rooms, modern ones, and even entire towers with a spectacular view of the Valsugana, Lake Caldonazzo, the Valle dei Mocheni, and, in the distance, the Dolomites of Brenta. It’s a unique experience where history, romance, and relaxation come together in an exclusive atmosphere. The new managers of the Castle, Sofia Omodeo Iuli and Manuel Merlo, along with their staff, are ready to welcome guests to this charming historic residence. For reservations, you can email to info@castelpergine.it or visit the official website: www.castelpergine.it.
Hotel Castel Pergine
HOURS:
Bistrot Ca Stalla: 11.00-20.00 closed on Tuesdays.
Bar al Castello 16.30-23.00.
Ristorante al Castello with entrances from 18.45 to 20.30.
Ristorante al Castello closed on Wednesdays.
CONTACTS:
Castel Pergine – hotel and restaurant: n° +39 345 7033720
Bistrot Ca Stalla: n° +39 377 8324404
email for hotel and restaurant: Info@castelpergine.it
www.visitcastelpergine.it
Guided tours
INFO AND RESERVATIONS:
+39 320 336 8440
info@fondazionecastelpergine.eu
For a millennium, Pergine Castle has told about itself and those who have lived there or stopped there. From its ancient stones emanates today a poetics that enchants and reveals the long life on the hill, the one that was consumed within the very long and somewhat shabby walls, in the splendid halls or around the medieval hearth, in the gardens and in the fascinating towers , between the humble and the powerful.
Restorations
We have started a substantial restoration program of Pergine Castle.
In 2022 we relocated the altar complex to the Chapel of St. Andrew and concluded, thanks to a generous private donation, the conservative intervention on the fresco of the Madonna Tower.
In 2023 work on the north-east walls, on the Torrione di Massimiliano and on the Torre della Madonna.
Once the scaffolding was removed from the Torrione di Massimiliano in October, cleaning and conservation interventions revealed the good condition of the original 16th century plaster and highlighted the sanguine decoration of fake stone ashlars, characteristic of the period.
Fundraising dedicated to restorations
Your support is essential
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31 years of art exhibitions in the castle, from 1991 to 2023
1991 Fabrizio Plessi, 1994 Davide Scarabelli, 1995 Toni Benetton, 1996 Giorgio Celiberti, 1997 Riccardo Licata, 1998 Carlo Lorenzetti, 1999 Mauro Staccioli, 2000 Francesco Somaini, 2001 Pino Castagna, 2002 Michael Deiml, 2003 Eduard Habicher, 2004 Piera Legnaghi, 2005 Romano Abate, 2006 Annamaria Gelmi, 2007 Nane Zavagno, 2008 Santorossi, 2009 Mirta Carroli, 2010 Carlo Ciussi, 2011 Graziano Pompili, 2012 Riccardo Cordero, 2013 Klaus Prior, 2014 Paolo Bellini, 2015 Robert Schad, 2016 Jürgen Knubben, 2017 Roger Rigorth
(Fondazione CastelPergine): 2019 Giuliano Orsingher, 2020 Lois Anvidalfarei, 2021 Pietro Weber, 2022 Marco Lodola, 2023 Andreas Kuhnlein, 2024 Paolo Tait
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