
ART
Quadreria will present inside the Caffè del Prato – Casa Della Musica works by different illustrators, both local and non-local, in which each of the selected artists will interpret their idea of music in a contemporary key with a focus on the tradition of their place of origin. Different artists who cross musical boundaries ranging between illustration, painting and drawing, accompanying their exhibitions with music selected by the “Societá Discocratica” and beyond, giving back to the public pleasant opportunities for artistic confrontation and the opportunity to experience a place of great historical and artistic value to freely enjoy the combination of Art and music in all its forms.
18 September – 10 December 2024
Caffè del Prato – Casa della Musica
Piazzale San Francesco, 1 – Parma

The first four artists who will exhibit during “Quadreria” will be:
Gerardo Lunatici →
Lucia Conversi →
Luca Soncini →
Carla Indipendente →
3 days in Parma
During the Festival, you can take advantage of the vast artistic and cultural offerings of the city of Parma. We cannot fail to start at the Teatro Regio, with which we have been collaborating for years, where you can experience the Italian opera tradition and also, thanks to the Barezzi Festival, the contemporary music scene on one of the country’s most prestigious stages.
A few steps away, in the Teatro Farnese inside the Palazzo della Pilotta, discover a Renaissance wooden jewel that survived the war to show its grandeur — a pearl of theatre and architectural history. In the same Palazzo della Pilotta, the Galleria Nazionale displays masterpieces by artists such as Correggio, Parmigianino, and Leonardo da Vinci. It is a must for Renaissance art lovers.
Not far away, next door is the Museo Bodoniano, where you will find original prints and tools used by the master Giambattista Bodoni, one of the most influential figures in the history of typography and graphic design. It is no coincidence that we use his font in our graphics. Yes, Giambattista Bodoni, one of the five most important typographers in the world, belongs to Parma.
We cannot fail to include in these little suggestions a stroll through the center, where you will find Parma Cathedral, which impresses with its imposing Romanesque structure and its interior adorned with Correggio’s fresco of the Assumption of the Virgin. Next, the Baptistery of Parma surprises you with its pink marble architecture and interior decoration. And finally, in the Abbazia di San Giovanni Evangelista, you can appreciate Correggio’s frescoes and the serenity of the cloister.
Finally, a small curiosity: the Castello dei Burattini shows you the fascinating world of puppets, with a unique collection that enchants all ages.
For an out-of-town excursion, visit Busseto, the birthplace of Giuseppe Verdi. Here, the Verdi Theatre, the Casa di Verdi, and the Casa di Barezzi bring you closer to the life of the famous composer and, above all, to Antonio Barezzi, Giuseppe Verdi’s patron and the man who inspired us to embark on our journey full of history and music, identity, and exploration.
