Project 'Quadri Sonori'
A musical journey to discover the artistic and cultural heritage of the city of Taranto
Art, music and history come together in a unique journey
If you are wondering what things to see in Taranto, we have a unique itinerary. It is called “Quadri Sonori” and it is the project ofICO Magna Graecia, which enjoys the patronage of the City of Taranto and the Archbishop’s Curia of Taranto, designed to help people discover the city’s artistic, cultural and natural heritage through music.
“Quadri Sonori” combines art, music and history and aims to celebrate Taranto’s rich cultural heritage through music tourism. The goal is to promote the enhancement of the city’s cultural heritage, enhance Taranto’s historical monuments and museum collections. Therefore, it invites internationally renowned artists to create musical works that reflect and reinterpret these historic places, thus enriching Taranto’s cultural and artistic experience with a unique musical journey.
The origins of the project
The idea of “Quadri Sonori” was born from the ambitious vision of Maestro Piero Romano of the Orchestra of Magna Graecia, who declared from the very beginning that he wanted to combine the beauty and sacredness of historical monuments with the expressive power of music. From there, the desire to design a unique musical journey through collaboration with prestigious national and international composers and musicians.
Goals and vision
The main objective of “Quadri Sonori” is to offer visitors a new and exciting way to experience Taranto’s iconic monuments and spaces. Through musical compositions, the project aims to create a dialogue between the past and the present. Each work is designed to reflect and amplify the unique characteristics of the places where it is displayed, offering an immersive experience that connects history and culture with contemporary music.
Promotion of culture
The project has a significant impact on promoting Taranto’s culture because it attracts the attention of music lovers, historians and tourists. It also contributes to a re-evaluation of monuments and collections, offering new perspectives and insights into their historical and cultural significance. In addition, “Quadri Sonori” promotes greater awareness and appreciation for contemporary art and music, creating opportunities for dialogue and collaboration between artists and the local community.
Promotion of culture
The musical works commissioned for “Quadri Sonori” are on display in some of Taranto’s most emblematic places, including:
Co-Cathedral Great Mother of God
Aragonese Castle
Monument to the Sailor on Corso Due Mari
Cathedral of San Cataldo
National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MArTA)
Each Quadro Sonoro dialogues with the history and architecture of these places, creating a unique link between musical art and the city’s cultural heritage.
The works and places
The musical works commissioned for “Quadri Sonori” are on display in some of Taranto’s most emblematic places, including:
Each Quadro Sonoro dialogues with the history and architecture of these places, creating a unique link between musical art and the city’s cultural heritage.
How to experience the Quadri Sonori
Each Quadro Sound is installed in the place where it was recorded. You will find the lectern within the places of the music-architectural route with an explanation of the work.
1.
Go to the place where the Quadro you are interested in was recorded and look for the lectern.
Find out the complete list of Quadri Sonori here
2.
Frame the QR code on the lectern with your smartphone camera.
3.
Put on your earphones and enjoy listening.
Once the song starts, you will have 15 minutes to play it.