“SUPERCLASSICA: WHY IT’S NOT ANCIENT MUSIC, BUT ETERNAL” LE DIMORE DEL QUARTETTO AT MILANO MUSIC WEEK 2025

News | December 16, 2025

On Thursday. November 20th, as part of Milan Music Week 2025, Francesca Moncada, Founder and President of Le Dimore del Quartetto, took part in the panel “Superclassica: why it’s not ancient music, but eternal”, organised by Rockit at Casa degli Artisti, alongside Enrico Gabrielli (composer and musician) and Classical Hooligans (educator and DJ), moderated by Dario Falcini (director of the online magazine Rockit).

Rethinking Classical Music in the Present

At the heart of the exchange was a question that continues to shape the future of classical music: how can it be communicated today in a way that feels open, stimulating and relevant, without losing its depth or artistic integrity? Classical music emerged not as a closed tradition, but as a field that constantly negotiates between heritage and renewal, capable of addressing new audiences while preserving its artistic complexity.

Examples drawn from artistic practice, education, social initiatives and cultural networks highlighted how classical music can function as a space of experimentation and connection. From here, the reflection naturally extended to its relationship with contemporary music, and to a broader question: which musical languages and composers of today might still speak meaningfully to listeners in the future?

Attention also focused on the challenges of producing and presenting classical music today: limited resources, access to spaces, and the need to sustain innovative formats over time. Alongside grassroots initiatives, the importance of institutional support clearly emerged, not only in terms of funding but also as a form of recognition that gives continuity and legitimacy to cultural projects.

MERITA: Turning Vision into Practice

Within this framework, MERITA and its second edition, MERITAcubed, were cited as a virtuous platform that allows emerging string quartets to develop international mobility, visibility, and connections with different institutions and audiences, promoting new types of venues and enhancing cultural heritage. MERITA demonstrates how an innovative approach to classical music can combine artistic creation, multidisciplinary projects, and engagement with diverse audiences, providing tangible opportunities for both artists and communities.