Dei suoni i passi 2025
17 – 26 OCTOBER 2025
Bologna · Castiglione dei Pepoli · Firenzuola · Barberino di Mugello · Scarperia · Florence
A PATH OF MUSIC AND WORDS ALONG THE VIA DEGLI DEI
Dei suoni i passi draws sonic paths along the ridge of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, between Florence and Bologna, inviting a rediscovery of the territory through encounters with art, literature, and music.
Audiences are guided on a journey of exploration through the places hosting the initiative, in close synergy with local associations. Moving beyond the logic of major urban centers, the project embraces a mindful, ethical approach to uncover lesser-known ecosystems.
This initiative weaves together music and landscape to connect, uncover, and narrate the inner territories of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines. Starting in Bologna and arriving in Florence, the project traces an ideal constellation of stops along the 120 kilometers separating the two cities — a distance easily covered in just over half an hour by high-speed train, but also traversable on foot. The route follows the ancient Roman paving stones of the Flaminia Militare, winding through centuries-old beech and chestnut forests, offering a slower alternative to the pace of everyday life and a chance to see the world from new perspectives.
A key element of the project is guiding participants in a deeper understanding of the spaces that form its backdrop, highlighting what each locality can offer in collaboration with the hosting municipalities.
This year’s journey spans from Bologna’s iconic porticos to the enchanting woods of Castiglione dei Pepoli; from Firenzuola, with the Romanesque Pieve di San Giovanni a Cornacchiaia and the small theatre of Pagliana, to Barberino di Mugello and its Teatro Corsini, all the way to Scarperia and its 14th-century landmarks, and finally, to Florence.
It’s a proposal designed for walkers and cyclists along the route, but also for local residents and anyone who wishes to reach the performance sites directly.
Dei suoni i passi is a project curated by Fondazione Fabbrica Europa, made possible with the support of the Region of Tuscany and the Metropolitan City of Florence, in collaboration with the Municipality of Florence, the Municipality of Barberino di Mugello, the Municipality of Scarperia e San Piero, the Municipality of Firenzuola, Touring Club Italiano, Pro Loco Scarperia, Festival Crinali, Toscana Produzione Musica, Appennino Sound, Catalyst, Librerie Coop Zanichelli, Teatro La Scaletta, and Rifugio Digitale. Special thanks to the Union of Municipalities of Mugello.
PROGRAMME
FRI 17 OCTOBER h 18:00
Bologna | Librerie Coop Zanichelli
Presentation of the book by ROBERTA FERRARIS
“LA VIA DEGLI DEI – SULLE ANTICHE STRADE ROMANE DA BOLOGNA A FIRENZE” (Touring Editore)
Adonis and Venus. Ancient pagan deities of Greek mythology come back to life in the place names of the Tuscan-Emilian Apennines, among valleys and mountains that, for some years now, have been crossed by one of the most popular hiking routes in Italy. What draws walkers is certainly the chance to follow on foot a beautiful itinerary tracing Roman roads through little-known places with a long history. Roberta Ferraris, environmental hiking guide, has been involved in sustainable tourism since 1994 and collaborates with various publishers as the author of travel and hiking guidebooks.
Free admission
SAt 18 OCTOBER h 21:00
Castiglione dei Pepoli | Teatro Comunale
GIOVANNI GULINO, FABRIZIO MOCATA, FRANCESCO “MATO” SCIACCA
UN SECOLO DI CANZONI: DAI MARTA SUI TUBI A LUCIO DALLA
Variations and variants. On the ridge between Emilia-Romagna and Tuscany, an opening towards the Via della Lana e della Seta, in collaboration with Appennino Sound and Toscana Produzione Musica. Giovanni Gulino, former frontman of Marta sui Tubi, leads a celebration of great Italian music from the past 100 years, reinterpreted in a unique way together with pianist Fabrizio Mocata and percussionist Francesco “Mato” Scaccia.
Tickes 10 euro | online pre-sale evients.com
DOM 19 OTTOBRE h 18:30
Firenzuola | Teatro La Scaletta di Pagliana
GNUT & ALESSANDRO D’ALESSANDRO
DDUJE PARAVISE
A performance that rediscovers the repertoire of Neapolitan song through the perspective and dialogue of two original and inimitable musicians. A concert for voice, prepared diatonic accordion, electronics, and guitars that aims to be a bridge between Neapolitan tradition and contemporary musical language.
Tickets 10 euro | reservations deisuoniipassi@gmail.com
FRI 24 OCTOBER h 21:00
Barberino di Mugello | Teatro Corsini
CRISTINA DONÀ
CANZONI IN CONTROLUCE
A journey into the heart of the well-known singer-songwriter’s repertoire to discover the essential, original form of her songs. On stage, she will be accompanied by Saverio Lanza, producer, musician, and co-author of her latest albums.
Tickets 10 euro | online pre-sale ticketone.it
Tickets are also available for purchase at the Teatro Comunale Corsini, Via della Repubblica 3, Barberino (tel. 055 841237), Mond and Thu: h 16:00 > 20:00, Sat: h 10:00 > 13:00
It is possible to reserve and collect tickets on the evening of the concert by writing to teatrocorsini@gmail.com
SAT 25 OCTOBER h 18:30
Scarperia | Palazzo dei Vicari
RICCARDO TESI QUARTET
CAMEROCK
Composer, instrumentalist, researcher – these are the facets of Riccardo Tesi’s complex artistic identity, a true pioneer of world music in Italy.
In perfect harmony with his poetics of memory, his instrument of choice is the diatonic accordion, ancestor of the modern accordion, to which he was the first in Italy to dedicate an entire album in 1981, titled “Il ballo della lepre” (The Hare’s Dance).
Free admission – subject to availability | reservations deisuoniipassi@gmail.com
SUN 26 OCTOBER h 18:00 and h 19:00
Firenze | Rifugio Digitale
DIMITRI GRECHI ESPINOZA
OREB
Dimitri Grechi Espinoza has long been developing his solo project titled OREB, which brings together two of his great passions: the study of sacred science in traditional cultures and sonic research, with the aim of rediscovering the sound space of places.
Free admission – subject to availability | reservations deisuoniipassi@gmail.com
EVENT LOCATIONS
Librerie Coop Zanichelli Piazza Galvani 1/h – Bologna
Teatro Comunale Via Aldo Moro 2 – Castiglione dei Pepoli
Teatro La Scaletta di Pagliana Via Paliana le Valli 37E – Firenzuola
Teatro Corsini Via della Repubblica 3 – Barberino di Mugello
Palazzo dei Vicari Via Roma – Scarperia
Rifugio Digitale Via della Fornace 41 – Florence
