Alessandro Santacaterina - Solo concert & Dinner

Alessandro Santacaterina Solo Concert & Calabrian Dinner

Music, tradition and the flavours of Calabria

Join us at the Calabria Club of Melbourne for a special evening dedicated to the music, traditions and flavours of Calabria.

At the centre of the evening will be an intimate solo concert by Alessandro Santacaterina, one of the leading contemporary interpreters of the chitarra battente, the distinctive traditional guitar of Southern Italy.

Deeply connected to the musical heritage of Calabria, Santacaterina brings the ancient sound of the chitarra battente into the present, combining tradition, virtuosity and contemporary musical expression. His performance offers audiences the opportunity to experience an instrument that for centuries has accompanied songs, dances, serenades and celebrations throughout Southern Italy.

But this evening is about much more than a concert.

Guests will also enjoy a special set dinner prepared by the Nonne of the Calabria Club, whose cooking represents the flavours, recipes and hospitality passed from one generation to another.

The menu will feature a selection of Calabrian specialities, prepared in the traditional spirit of the Club: generous, authentic and made to be shared around the table.

It is an evening that brings together two powerful expressions of Calabrian identity: music and food.

Through the strings of the chitarra battente and the dishes prepared by the Nonne, guests will experience a journey into a Calabria shaped by family, community, memory and celebration.

Whether you have Calabrian roots, a love of Italian culture or simply want to discover something unique, this will be a warm and memorable evening of live music and traditional cuisine.

The experience includes

• Solo concert by Alessandro Santacaterina

• Presentation of the chitarra battente and its musical tradition

• A special set Calabrian dinner

• Traditional dishes prepared by the Nonne of the Calabria Club

• An intimate celebration of Calabrian music, food and cultural heritage

Come for the music, stay for the food, and experience the warmth of Calabria in Melbourne.

Presented by the Calabria Club of Melbourne.