Thursday 10 May

Royal Club

with

Anja Fahlenkamp (Faiths In Tune)

Massimo Introvigne (CESNUR)

Interfaith

Gerard Edery's "Three Faiths, Three Cultures" explores the rich cross-fertilization that occurred in Medieval Spain between people of the Jewish, Muslim and Christian faiths. This fascinating mosaic of songs, poems, stories and historical anecdotes from the Golden Age of Spain tells of a rich cultural heritage that invites the possibility of coexistence, respect and peace among all peoples.

Judaism

Alex Jacobowitz is an exceptionally talented artist and street performer from the Hassidic depths of Brooklyn, drawing the audience into Jewish mysticism and music with the sound and vibrations of his marimba-xylophone.

Alevism

Barış Şahin alias the "Zekir of Mekteb i-Irfan" allows a glimpse into the Alevi faith tradition of Anatolia, where prayer consists of communal, musical recitals of poetry accompanied by the Saz.

Waldensian Evangelical Christianity

The Semincanto a cappella choir will allow the aduience to explore various pieces and hymns from classic Waldensian liturgy. Singing is central to Waldensian practice, as it is considered an expression of praise and faith and a form of prayer

Friday 11 May

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Interfaih

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Taoism

Through dancing, singing and acting, this performance will offer an insight into the principles of Taoism, using Tibetan bells, hang and gong.

Christian esoterism

Pensa e Vai are a spiritual esoterical group of Christian denomination. Through poetry, they express their commitment to peace and universal unity. The group will offer a quiet recitation of poems accompanied by music.

Catholic Christianity

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Saturday 12 May

Royal Club

Shintoism / Shinji Shumeikai

Shumei Italia will share the Amatsunorito prayer, followed by Opera singing and a unique Taiko drumming performance. Taiko drumming originates in Japanese shintoism and is traditionally believed to help transport prayers to the ancestors and spirits in heaven. Shumei is a modern Japanese movement and philosophy which unites people from different faith background to practice organic agriculture, artistic excellence and spiritual healing which is achieved through Shumei's Amatsunorito prayer in combination with the Jyorei healing ceremony.

Hinduism

Thea's voice accompanies the listener on a deeply meditative spiritual journey, through the therapeutic power of Himalayan yoga mantras and the sacred sounds of the Tibetan bells, the harmonium and other Asian instruments.

Christian Meditation

Vincent Bonelli, a British artist based in Barcelona, offers an acoustic set of melodic songs that cover life experiences from a spiritual perspective.

Buddhism

The Centro Buddha della Medicina introduces into the spiritual practice of Vajarayana Buddhism with chants and mantras, dances and a film.

Anglican Christianity

This performance will showcase vocal and instrumental pieces from the 16th and 17th centuries inspired by the Anglican liturgical tradition. The harpsichordist Giovanna Carugno will perform the spinetta pieces from the well-known Fitzwilliam Virginal and Mulliner books. A choir conducted by Maestro Angelo Fusacchia will sing pieces from an unpublished manuscript of the Edwardian epoch preserved at the British Library in London.

Sunday 13 May

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Protestant Christianity

The CERBI church offers a modern arrangements of 3 songs by authors inspired by the Protestant Reformation.

Buddhism

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Christianity in China

The Church of Almighty God will reproduce an award-winning music performance of Chinese songs typical of the church that was previously performed at Mondoreligioni in Rome.

Christianity in Mexico

Members of La Luz del Mundo's communities in Venice, Milan, Rome and Varese will come together as a choir to sing songs from the Luz dell Mundo tradition.

Islam

The Italian Islamic Religious Community (Comunità Religiosa Islamica - COREIS) presents the Sukun Ensemble, which will play Islamic music and, as the final music performance of the festival, symbolise our stance against Islamophobia and hatred.

Monday 14 May

Turin International Book Fair at the Lingotto

Roundtable on “Religion, music and arts to promote peace and counter radicalisation" with faith representatives from participating groups:

Alevi community, Bnei Baruch, Centro Buddha della Medicina, Chiesa Anglicana Tradizionalista, Chiesa Cattolica, Chiesa di Dio Onnipotente, Chiesa La Luz del Mundo, Chiesa Ortodossa Italiana, Chiesa Valdese, Chiese CERBI, Centro Buddha della Medicina, COREIS, Interdependence, ISKCON (Yoga Mantra), Kabbalah Centre International, Soka Gakkai, Taoist Associazione AnMa)

Monday 14 May (continued)

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Final roundtable on “Religion, music and arts to promote peace and counter radicalisation" with faith representatives from participating groups (see above), followed by closing ceremony.