• The University Choir and Orchestra were established in 2016 as a cultural association and, in 2018, became a voluntary association (registered with the National Register of the Third Sector - RUNTS) whose mission is to involve all University members in an art and education project that will benefit the university community and the region, thus participating in the University's third mission.

The association has its registered office in Trento, at the Department of Humanities of the University of Trento, in Via Tomaso Gar n. 14, room 467.

Given its mission, the relationship of the association with the University of Trento is regulated by a special agreement and by the commitment of the Rector's Delegate for musical activities, to encourage the practice and the study of music and create socialization opportunities, in particular within the university community.

That is why its purposes and activities were included in the University's Strategic Plan 2022-2027 and participation in its activities is open to the entire university community, which is offered the opportunity to share its passion and curiosity for music in an inclusive and dynamic environment.

The two branches of the association, the Choir and the Orchestra, often work together to perform at cultural and institutional events.​

How to participate

The Choir and Orchestra are open to students, faculty, researchers, university staff and alumni of the University of Trento.

Singers are not required to have a musical background or skills in musical theory.

To join the Choir please send an email to corale.polifonica [at] unitn.it object line: “mi interessa cantare”. You will be contacted for an audition.

To join the Orchestra please send an email to orchestra [at] unitn.it object line: “mi interessa suonare”. Please write about the instrument you play and your music studies.

New members will be selected as needed.

Choir rehearsals are on Thursday from 20.00 to 21.45 at the Auditorium of the Paolo Prodi Building, home to the Department of Humanities; the Orchestra's rehearsals are on Thursday from 19.00 to 21.00 in room 130 at the Paolo Prodi Building.

The Choir's repertoire

The Choir's repertoire ranges from the Middle Ages to contemporary works, and includes traditional music and popular songs, covering all genres of music.

Over the years, the Choir has performed in many original projects at important cultural events, presenting little known works. For example: L’alba della modernità, with villanelle, villotte, laude and canti carnascialeschi from the fifteenth and sixteenth century; two colossal masses for eight voices by Orazio Benevoli, with the Choir of Trento (Corale Città di Trento) directed by maestro Roberto Gianotti; a performance with Teatro Sociale of Trento on the occasion of Feste Vigiliane 2019; a collection of choir music by Antonín Dvořák, performed during UNInCANTO, in Urbino, a festival of university choirs; and participated, with professional musicians and singers, in Judita Dubitans, on oratorio composed by Marco Uvietta with texts by Francesco Ghia and Carla Gubert, as part of the 36th edition of the Trento Musicantica Festival.

The Orchestra's repertoire

The Orchestra's repertoire ranges from Renaissance to contemporary music. The Orchestra performs on its own and with the University Choir. On occasion, the Orchestra collaborates with orchestras from other Universities and with non-academic organisations.

Members have the opportunity to participate in chamber groups created with the purpose of playing at specific events.

Technical equipment for high-definition recording

With the support of Consorzio Bim Adige of Trento, the Polyphonic Choir and Orchestra of the University of Trento has been able to purchase some professional recording equipment:

  • a Panasonic HC – X1500E – 4k/60p camera (Bim contribution 2021)
  • 4 Neumann KM 184 stereo microphones with cables and stands for the 4 voices of the Choir (Bim contribution 2023)

Where to listen to the University choir and orchestra

Some excerpts of the pieces of the repertoire can be found on YouTube, including on the official channel of the University Choir and Orchestra. You can listen to:

Are there any attendance requirements?

It is important that singers and musicians attend rehearsals every week, from September to June, on Thursdays.

For organizational and safety purposes, singers and musicians are required to join the cultural association as members (volunteers). In this way they will covered by the association's insurance and will also receive the prestigious "Coralità" magazine from Federazione dei Cori del Trentino. 

How to join the Choir and Orchestra

For practical reasons, the University Choir and Orchestra are basically a volunteer organization. Members of the organization can join as auditing members, for up to one year, or as full members. In any case, candidates are required to submit their application to the Board of Directors (forms can be requested by email or at rehearsals). 

New full members admitted by the Board of Directors are required to pay the membership fee (10 euro for 2020, for a year-long membership from 01/01/2020 to 31/12/2020), while auditing members are exempted from paying the fee but do not enjoy the benefits granted to full members.

Upcoming events

  • Christmas Concert | Trento, Church of Santa Maria Maggiore – 21 December 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)

Updates will follow.

2023

  • Graduation Ceremony | Trento, Pzza Fiera – 27 October 2023, 11.00 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Inauguration Ceremony of the 2023/2024 Academic Year | Trento, Teatro Sociale – 15 November 2023, 11.00 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Freshmen reception | Trento, Teatro SanbàPolis – 19 October 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Graduation Ceremony | Trento, Piazza Fiera – 12 May 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Annual Master Class | 6-7 May 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • UNI.CO Bergamo Brescia Capital of Culture 2023 | Brescia, Teatro San Barnaba – 23 April 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Gaude, Virgo, mater Christi | Brescia, Church of San Clemente – 23 April 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • UNI.CO Bergamo Brescia Capital of Culture 2023 | Bergamo, Teatro Sociale – 22 April 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • UNI.CO Bergamo Brescia Capital of Culture 2023 | Bergamo, Prato della Fara – 22 April 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Concert of the Polyphonic Choir and Orchestra of UniTrento | Trento, Teatro SanbàPolis – 21 March 2023 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • L'universo a due voci | Trento, Auditorium of Palazzo Prodi – 3 February 2023 (Orchestra)
  • Serata di accoglienza delle matricole | Trento, Teatro SanbàPolis – 19 ottobre 2023 (Coro e Orchestra)
  • L’universo a due voci | Trento, Auditorium di Palazzo Prodi – 3 febbraio 2023 (Orchestra)

2022

  • Christmas Concert | Trento, Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio - 15 December (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Riflessioni e musiche in attesa del Natale | Centa San Nicolò (TN), Chiesa Parrocchiale - 6 December (Choir and Orchestra)
  • EUSALP Annual Forum 2022 | Trento, Teatro Sociale - 24 November 2022 (Choir)
  • Opening of the Academic Year 2022-2023 | Trento, Palazzo Paolo Prodi - 22 November 2022 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Creatività sostenibile, conversazione con Giorgio Battistelli | Trento, Palazzo Paolo Prodi - 17 November 2022 (Choir)
  • Graduation Ceremony | Trento, Piazza Duomo - 22 October 2022 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Student welcome concert | Trento, Auditorium di Palazzo Prodi - 20 October 2022 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Marco Uvietta, Oratorio Juditha dubitans (première) | Trento, Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio - 21 September 2022 (Choir)
  • Intermezzo musicale a Orienta Estate - Department of Humanities | Trento, Auditorium di Palazzo Prodi - 19 July 2022 (Choir Ensemble)
  • Celebrating 20 years of the School of International Studies | Trento, Auditorium di Palazzo Prodi - 9 June 2022 (Choir)
  • Graduation Ceremony | Trento, Piazzo Fiera - 27 May 2022 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Master class annuale | Garniga Terme (TN) - 23-24 April 2022 (Choir)
  • The University Choir and Orchestra in concert | Teatro SanbàPolis - 7 April 2022 (Choir and Orchestra)

2021

  • Interpretative reading course with Emit Flesti – March-May 2021
  • An introduction to the Feldenkrais method with FederCori Trentino – December 2020
  • Stage presence course with FederCori – December 2020
  • “Leggo e canto la musica! Formazione per coristi” training course with FederCori – March 2020
  • Webinar for Choir directors with FederCori – November 2020
  • Concerto di Natale del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia (Christimas concert) | Trento, Palazzo Prodi - 18 December 2019 (Orchestra)
  • Brindisi natalizio | Trento, Rettorato - 17 December 2019 (Orchestra)
  • Festival Internazionale Trento Musicantica | Trento, Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio - 6 December 2019 (Choir), with Corale Città di Trento, Gruppo vocale Laurence Feininger, Alberto Delama (cello), Stefano Rattini (organ) and Pietro Prosser (theorbo)
  • Prove per la costituzione dell’ENAS Choir (an attempt to establish the ENAS Choir) | Trento, Sala Concilio del Grand Hotel - 7 November 2019 concert (Choir), with the members of the ENAS Choir
  • 22° Forum & Assembly ENAS (European Network of Academic Sports Services) | Trento, Auditorium del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia - 5 November 2019
  • Cerimonia di Laurea (Graduation ceremony) | Trento, Piazza Duomo - 26 October 2019 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Feste Vigiliane, spettacolo teatrale “Santa Madre degli Osti” | Trento, Teatro Sociale - 25 June 2019 (Choir and Orchestra) 
  • Rassegna nazionale di cori universitari (UNInCANTO 2019) | Urbino – 18,19 May 2019 (Choir) 
  • Cerimonia di Laurea (Graduation ceremony) | Trento, Piazza Duomo - 11 May 2019 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Concerto di Natale 2018 (Christmas concert) | Trento, Chiesa di Santa Maria Maggiore - 20 December 2018 (Choir and Orchestra), with Cecilia Delama (harp) and Giacomo Gozzi (violin)
  • Inaugurazione dell’anno accademico 2018-19 (Inauguration of the Academic Year) | Trento, Auditorium del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia - 14 November 2018 (Choir and Orchestra), with Cecilia Delama (harp)
  • Evento per i dipendenti aperto alle famiglie | Mesiano - 9 November 2018 (Orchestra) 
  • University Choir Festival and Symposium | Bressanone, Forum Brixen - 28 October 2018 (Choir) 
  • Università in concerto | Trento, Auditorium NEST - 27 October 2018 (Choir and Orchestra), with Coro PoliEtnico di Torino
  • Cerimonia di Laurea (Graduation ceremony) | Trento, Piazza Duomo - 27 October 2018 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Inaugurazione dell'anno dipartimentale del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia (Opening of the Academic Year at the Department of Humanities) | Trento, Auditorium del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia - 10 October 2018 (Choir and Orchestra) 
  • Cerimonia di Laurea (Graduation ceremony) | Trento, Piazza Duomo - 16 June 2018 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • DICAM | Trento - 12 June 2018 (Orchestra) 
  • The rise of Italian modern music | Trento, Auditorium del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia - 12 June 2018 (Choir and Orchestra) 
  • Benevoli, Missa Purpura et Byssum e mottetti | Roma, Basilica di Sant’Apollinare;  Palestrina, Chiesa di Santa Lucia | 26,27 May 2018 (Choir), with Corale Città di Trento, Gruppo vocale Feininger and Alberto Delama (cello), Stefano Rattini (organ), Eddy Serafini (archlute) and Alessandro Baldessarini (theorbo)
  • Quintetto di ottoni vs quartetto di clarinetti per l’Università nel suo territorio - l’assemblea aperta di Ateneo | Trento -  17 May 2018 (Orchestra)  
  • L’Alba della modernità | Trento, Castello del Buonconsiglio - 3 May 2018 (Choir and Orchestra)
  • Inaugurazione dell'anno accademico 2017-2018 (Inauguration of the Academic Year) | Trento, Auditorium del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia - 9 February 2018 (Choir)
  • Concerto di Natale 2017 (Christmas concert) | Trento, Cattedrale di San Vigilio - 19 December 2017 | (Choir), with Conservatorio F. Bonporti-Trento
  • Brindisi natalizio di Ateneo | Trento, Dipartimento di Giurisprudenza - 12 December 2017 (Choir) 
  • Concerto di Natale (Christmas concert) | Trento, Aula Kessler del Dipartimento di Sociologia - 11 December 2017 (Choir and Orchestra) 
  • Festival Internazionale Trento Musicantica | Trento, Chiesa di San Francesco Saverio - 9 November 2017 (Choir), with Corale Città di Trento, Gruppo vocale Feininger and Margherita Franceschini (cello), Stefano Rattini (organ) and Pietro Prosser (theorbo)
  • Cerimonia di Laurea (Graduation ceremony) | Trento, Piazza Duomo - 21 October 2017 (Choir and Orchestra)  
  • Congresso della Società Italiana di Fisica (Congress of the Italian Physical Society) | Trento, Parco del MUSE - 13 September 2017 (Choir) 
  • Fantasie in concerto | Trento, Teatro Sanbàpolis - 25 May 2017 (Choir) 
  • Rassegna nazionale di cori universitari UNInCANTO 2017 | Urbino - 20-21 May 2017 (Choir) 
  • Inaugurazione dell’anno accademico 2016 - 2017 (Inauguration of the Academic Year) | Trento, Auditorium del Dipartimento di Lettere e Filosofia - 18 November 2016 (Choir)  

Contacts

For more information on the University Choir: corale.polifonica [at] unitn.it
For more information on the University Orchestra: orchestra [at] unitn.it