Bring young people in
Support lessons and the Junior Band: new children discovering music and finding the instrument that is right for them.
Bardolino · Lake Garda · 1858
Since 1858,
the music
of Bardolino.
A story spanning generations, bringing together music, place and community on the shores of Lake Garda.
Two souls. One Filarmonica.
A voice through time.
One musical body, two voices: the Band that brings winds to the town squares and the Choir that weaves the voices of the community. Together, since 1858, we make Bardolino sing.
168years of music
80musicians, singers and roles
Next concert
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09 · 2026
Since 1858
More than a century and a half of music, people and Bardolino.
The Filarmonica was founded in 1858, when Bardolino was under Austrian rule. Its early years were difficult: even a passion for music could be mistaken for political ideology.
- 1858Foundation
- 1870Success in major competitions
- 1900Growth and interruption during Fascism
- 1945Music begins again
- 1964The Choir is founded and joins the Band
- 1971Mario Sala’s presidency
- 1989Paolo Gaspari becomes conductor
- 2019Claudia Sala becomes president
- TodayNew generations
A story begun in 1858 continues thanks to everyone who chooses to be part of it.
Support the Filarmonica →Two souls. One Filarmonica.
Band & Choir
Winds, percussion and voices: two ensembles, one musical breath.
Winds and percussion: energy, discipline and passion in the town squares.
Flutes1
Zanetti Francesco
Clarinets10
Adami Alice
Andolina Manuela
Bazerla Elisa
Bonati Mirella
Fasoletti Elena
Gastaldelli Alessio
Martellini Giacomo
Parolini Leo
Sala Claudia
Veronesi Manuela
Alto saxophones4
Carneri Cristian
Cordioli Daniela
Erbifori Filippo
Moretti Irene
Tenor saxophones3
Khachatrian Kristina
Minafra Luca
Peduzzi Enrico
Trumpets5
Buttarelli Nicholas
Campagnari Laura
Consolini Andrea
Gastaldelli Leonardo
Lonardi Mattia
Trombones2
Ioppi Diego
Tonini Andrea
French horn1
Sala Daniele
Baritone horn1
Pennacchio Pietro
Tubas2
Lonardi Loris
Viviani Kevin
Percussion4
Fortini Andrea
Gaspari Pietro
Pasqualini Francesco
Oneda Marco
Conducting2
Gaspari PaoloConductor
Sala ClaudiaPresident
Flicorno baritono1
Pennacchio Probo Pietro
Different voices, united by one harmony and one community.
Sopranos12
Barbazeni Barbara
Bertasi Angelica
Bonetti Laura
De Villa Silvia
Federici Licia
Ferrari Renata
Finotti Romana
Gelmetti Lidiana
Malavasi Eliana
Meschi Maria Pierina
Vigliucci M. Elena
Zeni Silvana
Altos12
Allegrini Luisa
Brunelli Rosella
D’Aulerio Nicoletta
Dal Bosco Rosalia
Facchinetti Loredana
Faraoni Mirka
Marchi Gigliola
Ortler Cecilia
Roncagalli Anna
Sabaini Ornella
Sala Alma
Viola Gabriella
Tenors8
Marchi Giuseppe
Zorzi Fabbriziomamber
Marzano Antonio
Mazzi Sergio
Pianti Gianpaolo
Sala Mario
Zanetti Simone
Zorzi Fabrizio
Basses6
Bottura Agostino
Erbifori Ezio Giorgio
Cappellaro Carlo
Corradini Carlo
Erbifori Giorgio
Marsala Ciro
Soloists3
Colombari GabrieleSoloist
De Villa SilviaSoloist
Gelmetti LidianaSoloist
Organ1
Martinelli RobertoOrganist
Conducting2
Avanzini GiorgioConductor
Avanzini GiorgioConductor
The future plays here
Music School & Junior Band
The Filarmonica works with Falcone-Borsellino Middle School to give young people the opportunity to learn an instrument.
The programme combines music reading, instrumental technique and practical study. Lessons are held weekly by qualified professional teachers.
♪ Solfeggio♪ Flauto♪ Clarinetto♪ Sassofono♪ Tromba♪ Corno♪ Trombone♪ Tuba♪ Batteria e Percussioni
The Junior Band is the youth ensemble born from our partnership with the “Falcone-Borsellino” school in Bardolino: music-school students take the stage together, their first step before joining the Band.
Stories to see and hear
Music, live.
The historic visual archive has been catalogued and is ready for controlled migration.
“For sixty years now, the lake breezes and its strongest winds have gained spirit and power from the music rising from Bardolino’s shores… If, on a summer evening, a gentle melody spreads through the clear air… it is the Filarmonica: you are in Bardolino.”Cav. Uff. Mario Sala
The next note can start with you.
Support the music
of Bardolino.
With your donation we can help new young people take up the musical instrument that suits them best, and raise the level of the Filarmonica di Bardolino.
Put music in their hands
Instruments to buy and repair, stands, cases and scores: instruments become music in young hands.
Help the Filarmonica grow
More training and more resources mean a rising musical level, new concerts and living culture across the area.
Give the Junior Band a stage
Stands, loaned instruments and trips to perform: every Junior Band concert is a step towards the Band.
Youth → Music → Growth
Bardolino · Lago di Garda
Come and visit us.
Filarmonica BardolinoPiazza Matteotti, 8 · 37011 Bardolino (VR)
348 724 9488
filarmonicabardolino@gmail.com