Museo della Musica

The Museo della Musica in Recanati presents the musical instrument and sound-equipment industries of the Marche. Its displays bring together instruments, components and materials from local companies in a purpose-designed space beside the Teatro Persiani.

Why it matters

The museum was created through an agreement between the Comune di Recanati and the Regione Marche, with European funding, Art Bonus contributions and support from companies in the regional music industry. FBT, Fatar, Castagnari, Eko and Gruppo Pigini contributed materials and objects. The collection makes visible the manufacturing tradition behind the Marche's musical culture, complementing Recanati's history of performance and music.

What to notice

The curved route through the museum evokes the cassa armonica, or soundbox of an instrument. Displays include instruments and components made by local companies, accompanied by audiovisual material that presents their sounds and uses. The museum also includes a space for educational workshops and music listening. Its themes connect manufacturing with Recanati's musical traditions, including the legacy of Beniamino Gigli and the Musicultura festival.

Context and history

The Comune and Regione developed the museum as part of a wider cultural investment in the territory. Partner companies contributed objects and expertise to the displays. Set beside the Teatro Persiani and the Museo Beniamino Gigli, the Museo della Musica presents the relationship between craftsmanship, performance and contemporary musical culture in the Marche.