Fondazione pro Musica e Arte Sacra
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The Fondazione pro Musica e Arte Sacra is listed in the Register of Corporations of the Prefecture of Rome, registration no. 162/2002 in accordance with DPR 361/2000. A non-profit organisation, its objective is to promote and preserve the performance of sacred music and art at the highest level.
A Foundation for art: for art that has made its mark in history and that lives forever, the art that man's spirit, knowledge and expertise cherishes, preserves and restores. These are the guiding principles of the Fondazione Pro Musica e Arte Sacra, principles that engender respect for history and its extraordinary artistic heritage, and devotion of all the different manifestations and traditions of sacredness. A mission that every year crystallizes into a pilgrimage at the discovery of beauty. The Foundation's objectives, clearly outlined in its written constitution, approved on 21 June 2002, are aimed at channeling its funds into protecting, restoring and promoting Italy's sacred artistic patrimony which because of its historical significance has contributed to making Italy the most beautiful, and most visited, country in the world. Much of this heritage is a vitally important part of the ancient past of the Church and of all the goodness, beauty and truth it has inspired in the creativity and hearts of men. This is why much of the conservation and restoration work, brought to fruition with the discerning help of DaimlerChrysler Italia, the Festival's invaluable partner, has taken place in the four Patriarchal Basilicas of Rome.
Details of the projects to date follow. The Chapel of St Stephen and, last year, the Chapel of St Benedict in the Basilica of St Paul Outside the Walls, both underwent restoration, the latter project dedicated to His Holiness Pope Benedict XVI. A round mosaic shield was also completed with the Foundation's contribution for the series of mosaic portraits of Sovereign Pontiffs and displayed to the audience at the concert held last year on 26 November. The Foundation has also funded the external restoration of the cupola of the Chapel of Sixtus V in the Basilica of St. Mary Major and the refurbishment of a pair of exceptionally fine Morettini organs built in 1886. The restoration of the German Chapel of the Holy House of Loreto in 2004 and the Library of the Papal Institute of Sacred Music in Rome in 2005 was made possible with the help of the Foundation and DaimlerChrysler Italia.
