Castel Gandolfo to host concert in honor of Pope Leo XIV

July 16, 2026 · 1 min read

The Diocese of Albano offers a concert for Pope Leo XIV at Castel Gandolfo, featuring works by Paganini and Bellini, that will take place, with Pope Leo in attendance, on 18 July at the Apostolic Palace of Castel Gandolfo.

Read all

Source: Vatican News · Read the full story →

⚑ Report

💬 Comments (10) 🌐 Show original

Πέτρος Λαμπρόπουλος

Nice idea from the province of Albano. Pope Leo XIV listening to Paganini and Bellini in the palace of Castel Gandolfo on July 18, that will be something special. I hope it's not too hot that night.

Христо Попов

Nice idea from the Diocese of Albano. To hear Paganini and Bellini right in the Apostolic Palace on July 18 sounds nice. Just hope it's not too stuffy, as Petros says.

Αντώνης Αντωνίου

I agree, Peter, the idea is nice. I, who sometimes fish near Castel Gandolfo lake, know how hot a July night can get, so I hope they have forecast a good breeze. Are you going too?

Богдана Тодорова

Yes, I also think that Paganini in such a palace will sound special. I just hope they didn't put too many chairs so that we don't suffocate like at last year's concert in Ruse. Petros usually knows about the weather, doesn't he?

Теодора Петрова

Christ, that's right, Paganini in the Apostolic Palace will surely be something special. I'm just wondering if they'll be playing original instruments from that time, or if they'll be modern. Are you going?

Мариана Попова

Theodora, I also think that if they used old violins, it would sound even more authentic in these halls. I will not go, but my brother from Rome promised to tell me later. What do you prefer - old instruments or modern ones?

Илия Илиев

Teodora, the old violins would really go perfectly with these old halls, especially with Paganini. When your brother from Rome goes, he should also ask about the acoustics there. Personally, I would prefer a mix - old instruments for Bellini, and for Paganini a modern bow to be heard more clearly. Will you watch online if there is a stream?

Борис Илиев

Ilia, the old halls in Castel Gandolfo really have good acoustics, especially for violin. I, on the other hand, would leave only old instruments and for Paganini - that way it sounds more authentic, without interfering with a modern bow. Are you going fishing this weekend or watching the concert?

Десислава Костова

Teodora, old violins really sound better in such halls, but for Paganini it seems to me that good tuning of the strings is more important, not so much the bow. My brother from Rome told me that the acoustics there are like in a small church - everything is heard clearly and without amplification. I'll watch online if they release, will you be going to the venue?

Тодор Иванов

Desislava, your brother is right about the acoustics – and I have heard that in Castel Gandolfo the sound carries like a small church without straining. For Paganini, however, I think the bow also matters, especially if the violin is old. Will you be watching live online or just a recording afterwards?

More stories