2012
Before LVGP
In Arona, a report on the Lorenzo Valla choir captures a chapter in the group’s university roots and its connection with the Red Cross.
ARONAnelWEB.it — new tabLV Gospel Project Press coverage
In the press.
The music, the people, the journey. The story of LV Gospel Project and Francesco Maria Gabriele Mocchi through the eyes and words of others.
Explore the collectionOne story, many voices
The thread that connects us.
University roots, musical exploration, the bond between a director and his choir. These sources trace a journey in which making music also means connecting with people.
2013
A voice for rights
LEDHA introduces an LV Gospel Project concert supporting disability rights: an early record of the project’s relationship with its community.
LEDHA — new tab2020
Finding each other in music
In his Sguardi di Confine interview, Francesco recalls the choir joining him in San Pellegrino in 2016 and the return to rehearsals. Director and singers sustain each other.
Sguardi di Confine — new tab2023
Inside the words
Il Giorno describes Gospel Evolution, the format conceived by Francesco: lyrics accompany the performance, bringing audiences closer to the meaning of the songs.
Il Giorno — new tab2026
Our own songs
With Chapter 1 — Mystery & Majesty, the journey leads to an album of original songs. Christian Media Beat introduces the record and the Fraschini concert supporting the Cathedral.
Christian Media Beat — new tabHonours & awards
Francesco Maria Gabriele Mocchi · Artistic direction
2020 / 2021
Cavaliere of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic
Appointed by decree on 27 December 2020; presented in Pavia on 2 June 2021. A personal national honour, recorded in the Gazzetta Ufficiale and reported by Il Ticino.
2025
Arte e Cultura award
Associazione Genesis · Cornabusa Sanctuary, October 2025
Bergamo Tomorrow reports on an award recognising artistic expression within disability and Francesco’s work leading LV Gospel Project.
Articles & perspectives
2012–202619 publications
Il Ticino
LV Gospel Project al Fraschini per sostenere i lavori del Duomo
The choir’s story, the new album and the 27 November concert at Teatro Fraschini. Il Ticino explores an evening bringing together original music, support for the renewal of the cathedral’s floor and the Gospel senza barriere project.
Print edition · Culture, page 13
Il Ticino
Al Teatro Volta di Pavia il concerto di LV Gospel Project per due associazioni di volontariato
Waiting for Chapter 1 at Teatro Volta on 6 November: a concert promoted by Rotary and Rotaract in support of Associazione Filippo Astori and Abbracci d’Amore.
Read on Il TicinoOpens in a new tabLombardia Live 24
LV Gospel Project: emozioni pure nel parco di Porana per la festa di San Crispino
A report from Villa Meroni’s park covers the San Crispino festival concert, combining gospel repertoire with new music.
Read on Lombardia Live 24Opens in a new tabChristian Media Beat
Italian Gospel Ensemble LV Gospel Project Prepares Debut Album and Cathedral Benefit Concert
An English-language online publication introduces Chapter 1 — Mystery & Majesty and the Teatro Fraschini concert supporting the renewal of Pavia Cathedral’s floor.
Read on Christian Media BeatOpens in a new tabLa Provincia Pavese
Esce l’album di Lv Gospel Project. Dal Valla al palco del Fraschini
An interview with Francesco Maria Gabriele Mocchi tracing the choir’s university origins and return to recording, contemporary gospel, an inclusive musical language and preparations for the Fraschini concert.
Print edition · La Piazza
Il Punto Pavese
Un evento per rifare il dormitorio
The newspaper introduces Christmas Carol at San Michele: an LV Gospel Project concert supporting renovation of the Caritas shelter.
Publisher’s PDF · page 6
Read on Il Punto PaveseOpens in a new tabBergamo Tomorrow
Francesco Mocchi premiato alla Cornabusa: la musica come rinascita
The Genesis association’s Arte e Cultura award recognises Francesco Maria Gabriele Mocchi’s journey and his work directing LV Gospel Project.
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LV Gospel Project in concerto per CRI Arona e Lesa
A report from the Arona Christmas concert follows choir and band during an evening shared with Red Cross volunteers.
Read on ARONAnelWEB.itOpens in a new tabLa Provincia Pavese
Lv Gospel Choir a San Michele propone “Carol of the bells”
San Michele Basilica hosts the choir’s Christmas programme, following its Advent performances in churches across Pavia.
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Read on La Provincia PaveseOpens in a new tabIl Punto Pavese
Al Fraschini Lvg canta per la Cattedrale
The Gospel Evolution preview connects support for the Cathedral with a show featuring projected lyrics, narration and sign language.
Publisher’s PDF · page 3
Read on Il Punto PaveseOpens in a new tabIl Giorno
Gli LV Gospel Project proiettano i testi per chi non sa l’inglese
Il Giorno introduces Francesco’s concert format: projected lyrics help audiences follow the songs and discover their meaning.
Read on Il GiornoOpens in a new tabRadio Gold
Stayin’ Alive: LV Gospel Project al Teatro di Rivanazzano Terme
Radio Gold previews a show combining songs, choreography and images: LV Gospel Project’s journey through Seventies music.
Read on Radio GoldOpens in a new tabIl Ticino
Festa della Repubblica, le Onorificenze assegnate a Pavia
The ceremony at Pavia’s Castello Visconteo: Francesco Mocchi is among those receiving the honour of Cavaliere.
Read on Il TicinoOpens in a new tabSguardi di Confine
Francesco Maria Gabriele Mocchi: cavalli e musica per uscire dal tunnel dopo l’incidente
An interview connects artistic direction with the choir’s relationships: Francesco’s journey and his return to music alongside his singers.
Read on Sguardi di ConfineOpens in a new tabLa Provincia Pavese
Il coro Lv Gospel Project canta gli Anni Settanta per il Duomo di Pavia
At Teatro Carbonetti, Seventies repertoire meets a fundraising concert for the restoration of Pavia Cathedral.
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Il coro “Gospel Project” porta al teatro Fraschini la musica degli anni ’70
Stayin’ Alive comes to the Fraschini: Seventies music, dance and theatre in support of Pavia Cathedral.
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Read on La Provincia PaveseOpens in a new tabL’Eco di Bergamo
«Qui a San Pellegrino sono rinato» E il musicista regala un concerto
Francesco Mocchi’s return to the Quarenghi Institute becomes a musical gift: a choir concert in the gardens at San Pellegrino.
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Read on L’Eco di BergamoOpens in a new tabLEDHA
Pavia, un coro di voci per i diritti
LEDHA announces the September 27 San Lanfranco concert supporting legal assistance and the rights of people with disabilities.
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Christmas Tour 2012 ad Arona con la Corale Lorenzo Valla
A photographic report preserves the Lorenzo Valla choir’s Arona concert with the Red Cross and Radio Monte Carlo.
Photo report · Concert on 18 December 2012 · Photography by Emanuele Sandon
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The story continues.
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