ITALY - WORLDWIDE TRAVEL INFORMATION
Posted April 16th, 2013
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ITALY
Update - April 2013
A SUMMER OF MUSIC AND OPERA IN ITALY
ARENA DI VERONA
Verona – June 14 / September 2013
www.arena.it
This year the Arena celebrates 100 years and the International Opera Festival presents a rich calendar of events. The operas to be performed are: Aida, Romeo et Juliet, Nabucco, Traviata, Trovatore, Rigoletto, plus Requiem Mass , a Verdi Gala and Placido Domingo’s Gala. Arena di Verona welcomes once again artists and public in its magnificent setting.
SAN GALGANO OPERA FESTIVAL
Chiusdino, Siena
June-August 2013 (dated tba)
www.festivalopera.it
This festival stands out for its programme, which focuses on the most significant opera and symphony productions, and for its intent to enhance historical sites through high level shows. A fascinating combination attracting thousands of spectators year after year.
59th PUCCINI FESTIVAL
Torre del Lago – July 12 / August 24 2013
www.puccinifestival.it
Torre del Lago hosts the Festival Puccini, created by Puccini himself, since 1930. The outdoor theatre, close to Villa Mausoleo where the Master’s remains lie, is an amazing setting to enjoy the music of one of the most outstanding and esteemed Italian artists worldwide. Operas on show in 2012 are: Cavalleria Rusticana, Il Tabarro, Tosca, Turandot and Rigoletto.
SFERISTERIO OPERA FESTIVAL
Macerata,19 July - 11 August 2013
www.sferisterio.it
The Opera Festival is hosted almost entirely in the magnificent theatre-shaped Sferisterio, unique in its architectural genre. Designed in 1823 by architect Ireneo Aleandri, it derives its name and its halfcircumference shaped plan from the name of the game played inside: the “armband ball” or Pallone colbracciale. This year the following operas will be on show: Il Trovatore and Nabucco by Verdi and two operas by Benjamin Britten.
ROSSINI OPERA FESTIVAL
Pesaro, 10th August / 23rd August 2013
www.rossinioperafestival.it
This festival is entirely dedicated to the music and operas of Goacchino Rossini, who was born in the Le Marche city of Pesaro. This year will be the 34th edition of the festival and the programme includes: new productions of “William Tell” and “L’Italiana in Algeri”, “L’occasione fa il ladro”, “Viaggio a
Reims” and “ La Donna del Lago”.
MUSICAL EVENINGS AT THE PARCO SCULTURE DEL CHIANTI
Pievasciata (Siena), 4 June – 27 August 2013
www.chiantisculpturepark.it
The progamme of summer music at the amphitheatre in the Parco Sculture del Chianti will star on 4 June with a concert by Lisetta Luchini, a true Tuscan musician to continue with classical, chamber, jazz and folk music until the last concert on 27 August all in the magical atmosphere of the Parco.
RAVENNA FESTIVAL
Ravenna, May-June 2013
www.ravennafestival.org
Once the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the city of Ravenna hosts a summer music festival each year in its many theatres and churches. The Byzantine basilicas, cloisters and piazzas provide a superb backdrop combining art and music. The Ravenna Festival attracts the finest artists and opera
companies in the world and this 24th edition will include apart from opera and classical music also dance, jazz, films and exhibitions.
SUED-TIROL JAZZ FESTIVAL ALTO ADIGE
South-Tyrol, 28 June- 7 July 2013
www.suedtiroljazzfestival.com
On of the most important music festivals Europe-wide is taking place over eight days with the finest jazz music performed by internationally acclaimed musicians in various venues in four of South Tyrol major towns. The most varied concerts comprising a mixture of the traditional and the modern will take
place in the refined atmosphere of South Tyrol’s castles and manor houses, though also in towns and squares, favoured by the balmy summer climate.
FOLKFEST
Friuli Venezia Giulia and Veneto region, 1July – 1 August 2013
The festival is performed in 30 different towns in the Veneto and Friuli Venezia Giulia regions in North-East Italy. The programme is bursting with culture and includes artists from India, Canada, South America, Hungary, USA, Israel etc. Concerts will be held in the area’s villas, castles and villages. More info at: www.folkest.com .
ESTATE MUSICALE CHIGIANA
Siena, Montalcino, Asciano July-August 2013
www.chigiana.it
The churches, abbeys and theatres of the province and city of Siena are the enchanting settings for the Chigiana Summer, featuring maestros of international music. The yearly rich concert programme is bolstered by students from the “Alto Perfezionamento” courses that are held in the historic seat of the Accademia during the months of July and August, frequented each year by around 600 talented young musicians from more than 50 countries.
MUSICA REALE – INTERNATIONAL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL
Montalcino, 7-12 July 2013
www.musica-reale.com
Geggiano Sextet
Musica Reale brings together musicians of the Amsterdam Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra to play chamber music in the medieval town of Montalcino inTuscany and at Villa di Geggiano, Siena.
16th BAVENO FESTIVAL UMBERTO GIORDANO
Baveno, Lake Maggiore, 12-21 July 2013
www.festivalgiordano.it
The most important festival in Italy dedicated to Umberto Giordano’s leading figure, a famours Italia composer who loved spending his holidays and work-time on Lake Maggiore, in the marvellous Villa Fedora. International artists will perform in unusual locations on the Lake.
MUSICA RIVA FESTIVAL
Riva del Garda (TN) –20 July – 3 August 2013 (programme tbc)
www.musicarivafestival.com
This is a music festival of the highest level entertaining the audience with performances and events and which represent a fundamental meeting point for young musicians from around the world. The event puts in the spotlight artists of diverse origins from classical music to dance and includes a competition dedicated to the musician Riccardo Zandonai.
14° EDITION OF SUMMER JAMBOREE
Senigallia, Marche - 3-11 August 2013
www.summerjamboree.com
This music Festival is dedicated to the music and culture in America in the ’40s
and ’50s with live concerts of dj set swing, rock’n’roll, jive, doo-wop,
rhythm’n blues, hill-billy & western swing .Stands will sell: juke box, hats,
gadgets, guitars, vynils, CDs and other objects of that era. There will also be a
‘40s and ‘50s classic cars show.
BUSKERS FESTIVAL
Ferrara, 23 August – 1 September 2013
www.ferrarabuskers.com
The Ferrara’s Buskers Festival attracts 800.000 spectators a year and 35 different nations are represented in this music event, of the biggest events in the world dedicated to busking. It was founded in 1988 to promote the works of street artists and with the famous Ferrara Este’s fortress as backdrop, it
is sure to impress.
STRESA FESTIVAL
Stresa – 24 August - 7 September 2013
www.stresafestival.eu
themed events, held in a number of venues ( Lake Maggiore, Lake Orta, Val d’Ossola) on various dates.
SARTEANO JAZZ & BLUES
Sarteano, near Siena in August (programme tbc)
www.sarteanojazz.it
This is an unmissable event for lovers of jazz and blues. The medieval town centres of Sarteano and Castiglioncello host internationally acclaimed artists, marching band parades and photography exhibition.
ANIMA MUNDI FESTIVAL
Pisa, September 2013 (programme tbc)
www.opapisa.it
Anima Mundi International Sacred Music Festival, has become an annual event that gathers the most prominent artists of the genre. Concerts are held in the unrivalled frame of the Cathedral and in the charming settings of the Monumental Cemetery and in the cloister of the Cathedral’s Museum. Concerts are free.
VENICE JAZZ FESTIVAL
Venice, 16-31 July 2013
www.venetojazz.com
A yearly appointment marrying the beauty and mystery of Venice and the very best of international jazz music. Programme to be confirmed.
FESTIVAL DEI DUE MONDI
Spoleto – June 28 / July 14 2013
www.festivaldispoleto.com
This international art, culture and music festival is regarded as one of the most important cultural events in Italy. Its program distinguishes itself for outstanding original, innovative and, at times, exclusive performances.
UMBRIA JAZZ
This is the summer edition of this important cultural event in the region of Umbria that brings together two apparently contradictory elements: the music of the New World – jazz – and the scenery and Medieval monuments of the towns in Umbria, Perugia and Orvieto (winter edition). The concerts take
place in the towns’ historic centres creating a unique atmosphere. Diana Krall, Gilberto Gil, Ramsey Lewis, Chick Corea are among the artists taking part this year. More info at: www.umbriajazz.com
FESTIVAL OF ANCIENT MUSIC
Urbino, Marche 21-28 July 13
The Urbino Ancient Music Festival usually starts with a concert in the magnificent courtyard of the Palazzo Ducale. Other concerts will be held in various location in the Capital of the Renaissance, Urbino, including St Francis Church. More info on this & other events in Urbino at: www.fima-online.org
SAGRA MUSICALE MALATESTIANA
Rimini, September
www.sagramusicalemalatestiana.it
This will be the 64th edition of this music Fair, established in 1950 to prolong the tourist season in the seaside resort of Rimini. Since then, the Sagra Musicale Malatestiana, has hosted the most prestigious conductors, soloists and orchestras in the world. The backdrop of this event is the lively historic town of Rimini on the Adriatic coast.
MITO SETTEMBRE MUSICA
Turin and Milan 3 – 22 September 2013 – various locations (programme tbc)
www.mitosettembremusica.it
Gallery of Modern Art - Royal Villa
distant places; jazz, open-air shows, night-time concerts etc.
THIS INFORMATION IS CORRECT AT TIME OF PUBLICATION