Inaudito: Century

CENTURY

Cherries on a Swing Set

Stefano Benini
Sara Paragiani
Veronica Troscia
Chiara Dragoni
Davide Simoncini
Daniele Batella

"Century" is the latest a cappella concept by Cherries on a Swing Set, a concert that journeys through an entire century of music, from 1920 to 2020. With original arrangements, the group traces the evolution of musical styles and influences, building a bridge between generations.

The performance opens with Gershwin and continues through iconic artists such as The Platters, The Beatles, Toto, and Imagine Dragons. Italian music is also represented, with legendary voices like Mina, Patty Pravo, and Mia Martini, reaching all the way to contemporary artists such as Mahmood, Marco Mengoni, and La Rappresentante di Lista.

“Century” is a celebration of musical diversity and of music’s unique power to bring people together.

Cherries on a Swing Set is an a cappella vocal group founded in Orvieto in 2009. They made their debut in 2010 with the show Cherry Pie, and have since performed throughout Italy. With productions such as Controtempo and Phoenix, A Cappella Visual Show, they have expanded their audience through innovative and engaging performances.

The group has appeared at numerous festivals and concert series both in Italy and abroad, including the Umbria Folk Festival, Festival Villa Solomei, Musica Riva Festival, Italian Festival Thailand, and Moscow A Cappella Festival. In 2022, they joined the international tour Opera 40 in collaboration with the Orchestra di Fiati Città di Ferentino.

Since 2023, they have directed the Tuscia Vocal Fest, a festival dedicated to vocal music. They have won several competitions, including Saremo al Centro in 2011 and Voceania in 2014. Their album Across the Sky (2017) is available on all major streaming platforms.