Sunday, February 22 sees the return of the first installment of ''The 4 Seasons of Villa Erba,'' the cultural event promoted by Villa Erba in collaboration with Teatro Sociale di Como AsLiCo, with the support of the Municipality of Cernobbio, and under the patronage of the Province of Como, Municipality of Como, and Como-Lecco Chamber of Commerce.
A day of music, theater, workshops, and guided tours to celebrate winter with art, games, and beauty in the historic setting of Villa Erba.
PROGRAM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
10:00 AM - Sala Contessa
PLAYING WITH RIGOLETTO!
Music and Movement Workshop
By Opera Education
A one-hour workshop dedicated to music and movement, led by Luca Ghioldi, an expert in music pedagogy.
Through play and physical activities, participants will discover the story and music of Rigoletto, the famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi, experimenting with active listening exercises in a fun and participatory way.
During the workshop, participants will also learn some choruses so they can actively participate in ''Gilda. Nel gioco del Duca,'' a performance of the Opera Kids program scheduled for Saturday, February 28th at the Teatro Sociale in Como.
🕚 11:00 AM - Patio
PIAZZOLLA LOVES GERSHWIN
Tangos, Canciones, and Songs by G. Gershwin and A. Piazzolla
Vocals: Paola Fernandez Dell'Erba
Accordion: Nadio Marenco
Original arrangements: Julian Caeiro and Hernan Fassa
Production: Musicamorfosi
Paola Fernandez Dell'Erba and Nadio Marenco combine tango and jazz in a concert that recounts an imaginary encounter on the streets of New York between Astor and George.
A musical journey through the sounds of Astor Piazzolla and George Gershwin, universally renowned composers who captured the beauty and depth of seemingly distant cities like Buenos Aires and New York.
With original arrangements, the concert features tangos that blend classical, tango, and jazz: breathtaking versions of Adiós Nonino and a surprising Buenos Aires reinterpretation of Summertime.
2:00 PM and 3:30 PM
GUIDED TOUR OF VILLA ERBA
By Donatella Bonini
An afternoon discovering the Villas of Cernobbio.
Professor Bonini will guide visitors through the prestigious and elegant rooms of Villa Erba, recounting its history, architecture, and interesting facts.
2:00 PM 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM - Party Room
ROCKING GARDEN
Wordless theater for children aged 6 to 36 months
Design, direction, and production: ArteVOX Teatro
With Jasmine Monti
Born from listening to special needs and the sensitivity developed with ArteVOX Teatro's ''The Secret Garden,'' this project dedicated to early childhood welcomes girls and boys aged 6 months to 3 years.
In a garden of pure white flowers, Serafina, a young and delicate guardian, accompanies the audience on a discovery of small, colorful beings, symbols of universal emotions: Anger, Joy, Sadness, Fear, and Serenity. A poetic and immersive experience that speaks of care, listening, and wonder.
🕡 6:30 PM - Patio
AUTHOR'S SMILES
Music and words on stage with the START Ensemble
Actor and artistic director: Stefano Dragone
Actress: Maria Concetta Gravagno
Piano and saxophone: Roberto Quadroni
Guitar: Paolo Camporini
A theatrical journey through light laughter and hidden depths, where the words of great authors meet the magic of live music.
Two actors and two musicians guide the audience through comical, brilliant, and poetic texts, intertwined with the warm and unpredictable sounds of jazz.
“Author's Smiles” is a show that makes you laugh, reflect, and dream. Because, as Italo Calvino said, “Fun is a serious thing.”
THE NEXT SEASONS OF VILLA ERBA 2026
The cultural journey that spans the seasons, transforming Villa Erba into a vibrant space for encounter, discovery, and sharing, continues on the following dates:
✦ Saturday, March 28 - COLORFUL ENERGY | Spring
✦ Monday, July 13 - PARTY PARTY | Summer
✦ Sunday, November 15 - LEAF TRAILS | Autumn
A day of music, theater, workshops, and guided tours to celebrate winter with art, games, and beauty in the historic setting of Villa Erba.
PROGRAM
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
10:00 AM - Sala Contessa
PLAYING WITH RIGOLETTO!
Music and Movement Workshop
By Opera Education
A one-hour workshop dedicated to music and movement, led by Luca Ghioldi, an expert in music pedagogy.
Through play and physical activities, participants will discover the story and music of Rigoletto, the famous opera by Giuseppe Verdi, experimenting with active listening exercises in a fun and participatory way.
During the workshop, participants will also learn some choruses so they can actively participate in ''Gilda. Nel gioco del Duca,'' a performance of the Opera Kids program scheduled for Saturday, February 28th at the Teatro Sociale in Como.
🕚 11:00 AM - Patio
PIAZZOLLA LOVES GERSHWIN
Tangos, Canciones, and Songs by G. Gershwin and A. Piazzolla
Vocals: Paola Fernandez Dell'Erba
Accordion: Nadio Marenco
Original arrangements: Julian Caeiro and Hernan Fassa
Production: Musicamorfosi
Paola Fernandez Dell'Erba and Nadio Marenco combine tango and jazz in a concert that recounts an imaginary encounter on the streets of New York between Astor and George.
A musical journey through the sounds of Astor Piazzolla and George Gershwin, universally renowned composers who captured the beauty and depth of seemingly distant cities like Buenos Aires and New York.
With original arrangements, the concert features tangos that blend classical, tango, and jazz: breathtaking versions of Adiós Nonino and a surprising Buenos Aires reinterpretation of Summertime.
2:00 PM and 3:30 PM
GUIDED TOUR OF VILLA ERBA
By Donatella Bonini
An afternoon discovering the Villas of Cernobbio.
Professor Bonini will guide visitors through the prestigious and elegant rooms of Villa Erba, recounting its history, architecture, and interesting facts.
2:00 PM 3:00 PM, 4:30 PM, and 5:30 PM - Party Room
ROCKING GARDEN
Wordless theater for children aged 6 to 36 months
Design, direction, and production: ArteVOX Teatro
With Jasmine Monti
Born from listening to special needs and the sensitivity developed with ArteVOX Teatro's ''The Secret Garden,'' this project dedicated to early childhood welcomes girls and boys aged 6 months to 3 years.
In a garden of pure white flowers, Serafina, a young and delicate guardian, accompanies the audience on a discovery of small, colorful beings, symbols of universal emotions: Anger, Joy, Sadness, Fear, and Serenity. A poetic and immersive experience that speaks of care, listening, and wonder.
🕡 6:30 PM - Patio
AUTHOR'S SMILES
Music and words on stage with the START Ensemble
Actor and artistic director: Stefano Dragone
Actress: Maria Concetta Gravagno
Piano and saxophone: Roberto Quadroni
Guitar: Paolo Camporini
A theatrical journey through light laughter and hidden depths, where the words of great authors meet the magic of live music.
Two actors and two musicians guide the audience through comical, brilliant, and poetic texts, intertwined with the warm and unpredictable sounds of jazz.
“Author's Smiles” is a show that makes you laugh, reflect, and dream. Because, as Italo Calvino said, “Fun is a serious thing.”
THE NEXT SEASONS OF VILLA ERBA 2026
The cultural journey that spans the seasons, transforming Villa Erba into a vibrant space for encounter, discovery, and sharing, continues on the following dates:
✦ Saturday, March 28 - COLORFUL ENERGY | Spring
✦ Monday, July 13 - PARTY PARTY | Summer
✦ Sunday, November 15 - LEAF TRAILS | Autumn