Organ Concerts at the Sanctuary of La Verna: Art, Spirituality, and Tradition

Every summer, the Sanctuary of La Verna hosts the International Organ Music Festival, a series dedicated to lovers of sacred music and the organ. This annual event unites art, spirituality, and history in a unique and evocative setting.

The International Organ Music Festival

The festival takes place on Wednesday evenings during the months of July and August, with free concerts beginning at 9:00 PM.
The event is organized by the Municipality of Chiusi della Verna in collaboration with the Sanctuary of La Verna, with the support of regional authorities and the Casentinesi Forests National Park.

The Monumental Organ of the Basilica

The true protagonist of the concerts is the great organ in the Basilica of the Sanctuary, built in 1926 by the Tamburini firm of Crema.
This majestic instrument has approximately 5,700 pipes and 90 stops, making it one of the most impressive organs in Italy.
The sonic power and timbral variety of the organ create a deeply moving atmosphere, perfect for the sacred and classical melodies that fill the Basilica.

Program and Artists

In 2025, for example, the festival featured four concerts: internationally renowned organists performed, including Eugenio Maria Fagiani (Italy), Hans Bernhard Ruß (Germany), Raymond O’Donnell (Ireland), and Jean-Pierre Steijvers (Netherlands).
The artistic director is Maestro Eugenio Maria Fagiani, who also curated the selection of the repertoire, ranging from Bach to Romantic and contemporary composers.