with the voice of Friar Alessandro
BASILICA DI SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI IN PORZIUNCOLA - HALL SAN PIO X
APRIL - JULY 2025
with the voice of Friar Alessandro
PALAZZO MONTE FRUMENTARIO, ASSISI
JULY 25th, 2024 - JANUARY 6th, 2025
“Laudato si´, mi´ Signore, per sora nostra Madre Terra”
Embark on an unforgettable journey inspired by the Canticle of Creatures, one of the most revered masterpieces of global spiritual tradition and the oldest known text in Italian literature, authored by Saint Francis of Assisi.
As we celebrate 800 years since its completion in 1225, The Canticle offers a unique multi-sensorial experience that brings to life Saint Francis's hymn to nature and creation through an innovative artistic setup.
This 30-minute journey is a result of an international collaboration between California-based San Francesco Productions and the award-winning Daring House audiovisual studio in Rome-Berlin, providing an unparalleled experience
Through donations we will be able to create:
- Immersive projections on 5 screens and Dome
- Large-scale projections inside or outside churches and basilicas
- VR viewers for schools, small spaces, personal experiences
- Versions in other languages
Support the project!
Today´s technology and art meet the words of Saint Francis, an ecological and peace hymn that remains ever relevant
The Canticle is a visual and musical experience created to inspire and awaken within you the timeless message of Saint Francis.
In one of the most sacred and powerful places in Christianity — the Basilica of Santa Maria degli Angeli in Porziuncola — an inspiring visual and sound journey with poetic imagery and the marvelous, resonant voice of Friar Alessandro.
The ancient Canticle of the Creatures is revealed in a new form: blending art and spirituality, light and sound, at the very heart of Franciscan message.
It is an invitation to slow down, to open your inner heart, to listen to what vibrates beyond words.
Not just a vision, but a moment of silent contemplation — nourished by the living energy of the sacred space that holds it.
Friar Alessandro, the voice of peace
The singing of Friar Alessandro, known globally for its purity and power, dialogues with the immersive images, creating a lyrical weave that moves and inspires.
His unique onscreen performance, combined with the purity and power of his voice, offers an unique encounter with the spiritual depth of St. Francis's vision.
Echoes of creation, a spiritual soundscape
Step into a world where each sound transcends the ordinary. Producer, musical composer, and concept originator André Ripa's music channels the serene and imaginative essence of the Canticle, blending the ancient with the contemporary to create a soundscape that speaks directly to the soul.
A dance of art and spirituality that narrates our connection to the earth and each other, echoing Saint Francis's call for peace and ecological awareness.
At the heart of creation, humanity in balance with the elements. There, we envisioned the presence of the spectator, enveloped in an multi-sensorial flow of images and music crafted to impart a sense of peace and beauty. The timeless message of the Saint of Assisi is interpreted through contemporary art and technology.
with us
9:00 - 12:30 / 14:30 - 18:00
Screenings every 30 min
Free Admission,
Donations Welcome.
BASILICA DI SANTA MARIA DEGLI ANGELI IN PORZIUNCOLA
HALL SAN PIO X
