Strings of Italy with Festa Popolare

NEW DATE: Friday, February 27, 7:00 – 9:00pm

The talented Italian-Canadian musicians of Festa Popolare perform folk music from across the Italian peninsula and islands.

Featuring both centuries-old and modern instruments, the concert showcases the iconic sounds of the mandolin and violin alongside the guitar, mandola, chitarra battente, and more. From the charmingly simple to the stunning and virtuosic; from familiar favourites to surprising styles seldom heard outside Italy, this ensemble will bring the country’s rich musical heritage to the Columbus Centre for one unforgettable night.

Cash bar available.

Bio - Festa Popolare
Festa Populare is an ensemble of Italian-Canadian musicians that specializes in the traditional music of Southern Italy. The group goes beyond the well-known Tarantelle and 19th-century imports such as the waltz and polka to present a panoply of styles and traditions from the many corners of Italia. Their performances feature authentic, seldom-heard instruments and songs in their original languages.