The Festival

The twelfth edition, the second organised by the Fondazione Entroterre,
of the International Ocarina Festival, in Budrio and the city of Bologna.

The event takes place from April 10 to April 13, 2025. It constitutes an important opportunity to celebrate the symbolic instrument of Budrio’s cultural heritage in all its forms and the social and musical community that carries on its artisanal tradition and memory, enchanting generations of fans and professionals worldwide.


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Program

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Elio in Le Sottilissime Astuzie di Bertoldo
10 Apr 2025 h 9 p.m. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio (BO)
A contemporary reworking by Maurizio Garuti of the original work by Giulio Cesare Croce: a musical fairy tale in which the musical tradition of the 16th and 17th centuries is combined with the versatility of the ocarina, giving shape to a historically informed show, coloured by the sound of one of the most skilful crossover ensembles on the European scene, over which the performance of the multi-talented matador ELIO rises.

The result is a show in which you will be swept up, moved by Bertoldo's misadventures and laugh - at him and with him - at the irony with which he deals with them.
Ocarinando - Part 1
11 Apr 2025 h 09:00 | Budrio - Teatro Consorziale di Budrio, Via Garibaldi, Budrio BO, Italia
The students of the Ocarinando Project bring the results of their educational journey to the stage. From adult classes to the youngest students, a single melody that resonates from generation to generation.
Round Table: Beyond Folklore
11 Apr 2025 h 3:30 pm | Bologna - International Museum and Library of music, Strada Maggiore, Bologna, BO, Italia
A panel discussion moderated by Professor Pierfrancesco Pacoda, with a rich representation of the area, to highlight the impact of the traditional culture of a place on our present.
Ocarinando - Part 2
11 Apr 2025 h 4.30 pm | Budrio - Chiesa Parrocchiale di San Lorenzo, Via Leonida Bissolati, Budrio BO, Italia
Second day of the Ocarinando project, with the students of Ochitamb, SenzatempO, the pupils of IC16 Bologna, and the duo from Japan, Fiori di Hiroshima.
Elio in Le Sottilissime Astuzie di Bertoldo
11 Apr 2025 h 9 p.m. | Metropolitan Area of Bologna - Teatro Comunale Laura Betti Casalecchio di Reno, Piazza del Popolo, 1, Italy
A contemporary reworking by Maurizio Garuti of the original work by Giulio Cesare Croce: a musical fairy tale in which the musical tradition of the 16th and 17th centuries is combined with the versatility of the ocarina, giving shape to a historically informed show, coloured by the sound of one of the most skilful crossover ensembles on the European scene, over which the performance of the multi-talented matador ELIO rises.

The result is a show in which you will be swept up, moved by Bertoldo's misadventures and laugh - at him and with him - at the irony with which he deals with them.
Ocarina Legends from the World
11 Apr 2025 h 9.00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, Budrio, BO, Italia
The iconic magnificent concert with musicians from all over the world, united by the powerful symbol of the ocarina. Budrio, a gateway to the whole world.
Saturday with the Ocarina - Workshop
12 Apr 2025 h 10:15 | Budrio - Auditorium Comunale, Via Aurelio Saffi, 50, Budrio BO, Italia
The free workshop for children aged 8-11, organized by the Diapason Association, in collaboration with the Municipality of Budrio
Godblesscomputers feat. the Electronic Ocarina
12 Apr 2025 h 11:00 p.m. | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio BO, Italy
The perfect Saturday night at the Torri dell'Acqua! Featuring beat maker Godblesscomputers and the ocarinas of Fabio Galliani.
Saturday with the Ocarina - Guided tour
12 Apr 2025 h 11:15 am | Budrio - Museo dell'Ocarina, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italia
Cristian Paolini will guide us on a visit to the Ocarina Museum in Budrio to discover the history of this unique instrument.
The ocarina in Irish music
12 Apr 2025 h 11:30 am | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, 1, Budrio BO, Italia
We bring back Robert Hickman's popular workshop exploring the amazing possibilities of the ocarina in Irish music. Exercises, demonstrations and experiments: fun for all.
The Japanese Zither
12 Apr 2025 h 3.00 pm | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
A workshop on the history and construction of the chord psaltery, led by Luca Panetti with the assistance of Asaka Shirai. Participants will explore the functioning, tuning and maintenance of the instrument, while also experimenting with different repertoires on various zither models.
Treasures of the Community: Villa Certani Vittori Venenti
12 Apr 2025 h 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm | Budrio - Villa Certani Vittori Venenti, Via San Leo, Budrio, BO, Italia
A guided visit of Villa Certani Vittori Venenti, a 17th century jewel in the Bolognese countryside.
Grand Gala of the Ocarina
12 Apr 2025 h 9.00 pm | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio, BO, Italia
The Gala evening of the Festival, featuring two important local musical institutions: the experience of the Gruppo Ocarinistico Budriese and the surprising heterogeneity of the BenTiVoglio Youth Orchestra.
Ocarinas of Tomorrow
13 Apr 2025 h 10:00 | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
The young students of Emiliano Bernagozzi present their studies on the works of Cesare Testi, from the initial exercises to the complete melodies.
First steps with the Ocarina
13 Apr 2025 h 12.00 pm | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
Learn to play the ocarina from scratch in this workshop with Robert Hickman!
Ocarina in South America, past and present
13 Apr 2025 h 15:00 | Budrio - Le Torri dell'Acqua, Via Benni, Budrio, BO, Italia
During the conference 'The Ocarina in South America, past and present', Argentinian musician Eduardo Ghelli will talk about the spread of the ocarina in South America, its history and its role in the musical tradition.
Treasures of the Community: Accademia dei Notturni
13 Apr 2025 h 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm | Budrio - Accademia Dei Notturni, Villa Ranuzzi Cospi, Bagnarola, BO, Italia
A guided visit, led by Succede solo a Bologna, to the 17th century Villa Ranuzzi Cospi in Bagnarola di Budrio, known as the Accademia dei Notturni. A place steeped in history and art, which has earned it the lasting title of "Little Bolognese Versailles."
Modena City Ramblers meet the Ocarinas
13 Apr 2025 h 5:00 p.m. | Budrio - Consortium Theatre of Budrio, Via Garibaldi, 35, Budrio BO, Italy
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Italian Liberation, the Modena City Ramblers bring their "Appunti Resistenti" tour to Budrio!

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