voX±Pop : 99€ fee/person

• The CONCEPT: 3 days with music in a walking distance  town/city/village with the same basic fee participation  99€/person
• Changing PARADIGM: Why does an event has to end with a final concert? Why can´t We/I decide to come on the days it fits better to us/me? Why can´t We/I just come before or after the event? Why just Life has to be THIS or THIS and just can´t be THIS & THIS? 
• different ways of PARTICIPATION: join with your choir ± create your ensemble just for the event, ± come with your friends ± come with your best friend/s ± come by yourself and be included in one of the participating choirs ± come as you prefer and join the workshops and sing the repertoire at the concerts
• ADD-ONS: Each voX±Pop event has their unique experiences. You can choose from so many offers and just decide to do them before and/or after the Event. You design as best suits you.

Do you like the vox±Pop concept and you feel inspired to do in your hometown? Just send an email to info@voxlaci.com and schedule a videocall.

Thursday
• 12:00 — Lunch with Conductors
• 15:00 – Opening Workshop led by the Local Artistic Director
• Evening — Opening Concert

Friday
• Morning — Singing in the City (performances in public spaces)
• Lunchtime — Concerts across the city
• Evening — Choir Concerts

Saturday
• Morning — Workshops open to the public with different international conductors (60 minutes each)
• Afternoon — City concerts & preparation for the final event
• 17:00 — Closing Concert

• Final Dinner after the concert

Sunday (optional/extra)
• Choir participation in different local Masses

Thursday
• 12:00 — Lunch with Conductors
• 15:00 – Opening Workshop led by the Local Artistic Director
• Evening — Opening Concert

Friday
• Morning — Singing in the City (performances in public spaces)
• Lunchtime — Concerts across the city
• Evening — Choir Concerts

Saturday
• Morning — Workshops open to the public with different international conductors (60 minutes each)
• Afternoon — City concerts & preparation for the final event
• 17:00 — Closing Concert

• Final Dinner after the concert

Sunday (optional/extra)
• Choir participation in different local Masses

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Fado

Thursday to Sunday

Day 1

• Registration & Opening Concert

Day 2

• Meet the Town (Singing in different Spots) Morning & Afternoon
• 12h Workshop
• 13h-14h30 Lunch
• Evening & Night Concerts

Day 3

• Meet the Town (Singing in different Spots) Morning & Afternoon
• 13h-14h30 Lunch
• 18h Final Concert & Dinner

Day 4

• Sunday Masses
• or Departure 

(to be announced)

Vincenzo Scarafile: Italian Maestro of Choral Excellence

Vincenzo Scarafile is a distinguished Italian conductor, countertenor singer, and educator, renowned for his profound expertise in choral music and Renaissance polyphony. Born in 1980 in Cisternino, a picturesque town in the province of Brindisi, Puglia, Scarafile’s lifelong passion for music began in his youth, shaping him into one of Italy’s most dedicated stewards of vocal artistry.

A Journey of Musical Mastery
Scarafile’s formal education reflects his unwavering commitment to choral traditions. He earned his diplomas in Violin, Choral Music, and Choral Direction from the “N. Rota” Conservatory in Monopoli (BA). He further advanced his skills with a first-level Academic Diploma in Choral Mastery from the “F. Morlacchi” Conservatory in Perugia. His crowning achievement came with a second-level Academic Diploma in Renaissance Polyphony, awarded with honors from the “T. Schipa” Conservatory in Lecce.

Throughout his studies, Scarafile sought guidance from world-class mentors, including Acciai, Baroffio, Baldy, Berrini, Bressan, Fratelli, Graden, Grün, and Sciutto. These influences honed his interpretive depth and technical precision in choral repertoire. Since 2000, he has immersed himself in the pedagogical philosophy of Zoltán Kodály, training with Hungarian masters at prestigious institutions such as the Esztergom Summer University, the Hungarian Academy in Rome, and the Kodály Institute in Kecskemét. This expertise has made him a sought-after vocal technician, particularly for flutists and choristers in workshops like the International FlautoInCanto.

Leadership and Performances

Leadership and Artistic Activities
From 2005 to 2012, Scarafile lived in the United Kingdom, singing as an alto lay clerk (countertenor) with the professional Cathedral choirs of Canterbury, Southwell & Nottingham, Lincoln, Christ Church – Oxford. With these ensembles, he toured extensively across Europe, the United States, Canada, China, Jamaica, and Bermuda, contributing to projects that combined historical authenticity with innovative artistic expression.
From 2018 to 2020, Scarafile served as director of the Compagnia Virtuosa in Pescara, an ensemble acclaimed for its interpretations of Renaissance choral music. He collaborates as assistant conductor with the Coro del Faro in Bari.
Since 2024, he has directed the Officina Corale Pugliese of ARCOPU (Apulia Regional Choral Association) at the Archaeological Museum of Brindisi and has served as chorus master for major performances of the Apulian Regional Choir in collaboration with the Magna Grecia Orchestra of Taranto, including projects such as Te Deum (Ešenvalds, Dvořák, Jenkins) and Mozart’s Requiem.

A Dedication to Education and Innovation
Beyond the podium, Scarafile is a passionate educator, coordinating workshops and masterclasses that empower emerging artists. His approach, rooted in Kodály’s principles, emphasizes joyful, holistic music-making. Through platforms like SoundCloud and YouTube, he shares recordings and insights, fostering a global community of choral enthusiasts. Whether directing a cappella ensembles or mentoring young voices, Scarafile’s work bridges centuries-old compositions with modern audiences, ensuring the timeless beauty of Italian polyphony endures.

Vincenzo Scarafile embodies the spirit of Italy’s musical heritage—a maestro whose voice, vision, and versatility continue to inspire. For collaborations, performances, or lessons, connect with him via his official channels.

Myguel Santos e Castro has a degree in Management and Public Administration.

He began his musical studies at the age of 7 in piano, acoustic guitar and music theory.

At the age of 17 he began teaching music in schools, recorder, music theory and history, piano, electric and acoustic guitar and percussion.

He studied Choral Conducting at the Academia de Amadores de Música de Lisboa Academia, participated in workshops and masterclasses in Choral Conducting / Orchestra / Vocal Technique, inside and outside the country (Germany, Spain, Netherlands, Sweden) with the most influential conductors today. . Under his Artistic Direction he has developed an intense and passionate work in different events and workshops in Portugal.

His choral work has taken him to many countries around the world (France, Mexico, Japan, USA, Estonia) and he has developed many projects with radio, television and cinema.

He is often invited to lectures/classes at schools and universities.

Founder of the VOX LACI project