Music festival in italy. The best opera houses and festivals in Italy

I don’t know how in August, but in September in different cities and regions of Italy a large number of festivals that may be of particular interest to you. It is almost impossible to get to all the festivals in one trip, but it is quite possible to visit 2-3 festivals.

Since 2005, the festival has been held in the Italian city of Ferrara balloons, which has had international status since 2007 and attracts a large number of people from different countries. Every year not only the number of spectators increases, but also the number of participants. During the festival, a large number of balloons, hot air balloons, airplanes and other aircraft rise into the sky. Spectators can watch everything that happens not only from the ground, but also rise into the sky on hot-air balloon to admire the Po Delta and the historic center of Ferrara.

The festival runs from September 6 to 15 and in the evenings a very beautiful air show is held in the sky, which will impress any tourist. The disadvantage of this festival is that it is very dependent on weather conditions. If it goes heavy rain and the wind is blowing, all flights are cancelled. But taking into account the fact that the festival lasts for 10 days, then you can definitely watch the show and fly in a hot air balloon.

On the same dates, the Parma Ham Festival takes place in the Italian city of Parma. This festival has been held for 12 years. The program of this festival includes various exhibitions, tasting of this delicious product, open days at the factories where this ham is produced. You will have the opportunity not only to taste this ham, but also to visit interesting Museum parma ham. The popularity of the festival is evidenced by the fact that during its holding more than 700 kilograms of ham are eaten and hundreds of liters of wine are drunk.

Several Italian festivals fall on the same date, namely the seventh of September. One of them is called Piedigrotta and takes place in Naples. This is not so much a tourist as a purely domestic Italian festival. First of all, it will appeal to lovers of lyrical songs, which are represented here by various performers. in the competition for the best folk song anyone can take part. The festival opens with a parade of chariots, and all participants perform in national costumes.

The same September, on September 7, the Paper Lantern Festival takes place in Florence. The tradition of this festival is that many residents of the city and tourists make their way from Piazza Santa Croce to the Church of Santissima Annunziata, while holding paper lanterns of different sizes, shapes and colors above their heads. Most locals make their own lanterns, while tourists can purchase them from local stores. The roots of the festival go back to the 17th century, when the inhabitants of the surrounding villages went to church and lit the way for themselves with their own made lanterns.

Since it is Naples that is considered the birthplace of pizza, it is not surprising that it is in this Italian city that the Pizzafest pizza festival takes place. It will take place on September 13th. The festival has been held in Naples since 1995, and this festival attracts pizzaiolo from different corners Italy. Guests of the festival can not only taste different types of pizza, listen to wonderful live music, take part in competitions, master classes and other interesting events. Not surprisingly, the oldest pizzeria in Italy is located in Naples. It was founded in 1738.

For the past 10 years, a festival has been held in Rome, which has a rather pleasant name " White Night". It takes place on the second weekend of September. This is the so-called Night of Museums, which regularly takes place not only in Rome, but also in many other European cities. During the festival at night, the life of the city is as active as during the day: tourists walk along the streets, squares, parks, visit theaters, museums, restaurants, various entertainment venues and other interesting places. This festival dates back to 2003 and was designed to attract maximum attention (primarily tourists) to the cultural, architectural and historical heritage of the city. It is safe to say that the organizers succeeded in everything, since about three million people visit the festival every year. Tourists who come to this festival have the opportunity to visit many sites that are normally closed to the public. During the festival, live music sounds everywhere, master classes are held, artists perform.

If you prefer festivals on cultural and theatrical themes, then ideal option can become a street art festival, which takes place from 1 to 10 September in the town of Caorle. During the festival, the streets of the city are filled with jugglers, acrobats, dancers, actors and other street art masters not only from Italy, but also from other countries of the world. The festival program is very rich and can be found in the tourist information centers or on the festival website.

From September 13 to 16, the gastronomic Cheese Festival takes place in the town of Bra, to which cheese makers from several countries (mainly European) bring their products. What can I say, if only in Italy more than 500 varieties of cheese are produced. Guests of the festival can taste different varieties of this delicious product, learn about the peculiarities of cooking and how to distinguish one type from another.

If you stay in Italy until the end of September, then you should look into Tuscany, which takes place in the small Italian town of Montepulciano, where a crafts festival takes place on the last Friday of the month. This is a relatively young festival, it was first held in 2007. The festival brings together wood carvers, glassblowers, potters, jewelers, blacksmiths and other craftsmen from different regions Italy. All events are held on the main square of the city, visitors can take part in various master classes and purchase their favorite products, many of which are produced according to ancient technologies that are passed down from generation to generation.

Festivals, carnivals, national and regional celebrations occupy a key place in Italian culture. To participate in them means to really feel Italy.

In the new 2017, we wish everyone to fall in love with wonderful Italy, but read the list of the best reasons for traveling below. All the best festivals in Italy 2017 in this post!

1. Carnival in Venice

Every year, on the eve of Lent, a whole series of carnivals takes place in Italy, the most famous of which, of course, is. This year it will be held from 11 to 28 February.

During the carnival, performances, historical processions and competitions are held daily, the main among which is the competition for the best mask.

2. carnevale di Viareggio, Tuscany

No less colorful carnival procession is famous for the city of Viareggio in Tuscany. The procession passes along the seashore. Huge papier-mâché dolls are considered its main decoration. Participants traditionally wear costumes and masks. Tourists are also required to wear a mask!

3. Carnival and “Battle of the Oranges” in Ivrea, Turin

It boasts the most amazing carnival tradition - the battle of oranges! The townspeople themselves participate in the battle, which are divided into teams. Throwing oranges at spectators and tourists is not allowed, but, if desired, anyone can join the team. To participate, he will be given an orange hat, and then he can join the battle! The carnival is held from February 11 to 28, and the battle takes place on the last Sunday, Monday and Tuesday of the carnival.

4. Venice Biennale, May 13 - November 26

Every two years Venice hosts the most famous art festival, the Venice Biennale. The theme of the 2017 Biennale is “Viva arte viva”, which means “Long live living art!”. The Venice Biennale is a unique opportunity to enjoy art and get to know one of the most charming cities in Italy at the same time.

5. Feast of Saint Ranieri in Pisa

The holiday begins on June 16, on the eve of St. Ranieri's day, and is associated with an unusual but very beautiful tradition called Luminara. The banks of the Arno River are decorated with lights, and thousands of lanterns are lowered into the water. On June 17, the Regatta di San Ranieri starts - a sailing race in which teams from the city's districts participate.

6. June - August: Verona Opera Festival

Arena di Verona is the third largest ancient amphitheater built at the beginning of our era. Every summer, the best concerts are held here - from pop music to jazz and classics. Take care of tickets in advance!

7. Eurochocolate in Perugia

A week dedicated entirely to chocolate? In Perugia it is possible! Eurochocolate is the famous chocolate festival where you can taste it in the most different types, from chocolate truffles and liqueurs to hot chocolate. Needless to say, here you can buy the most delicious gifts, as well as taste chocolate masterpieces for free!

8. October: Olive Oil and Harvest Festival in Bari, Puglia

October and November in Italy are dedicated to "harvest" festivals that showcase the best of the region's products. From the truffle festival in Piedmont to the chestnut fair in Tuscany, autumn will delight all gourmets.

One of the popular festivals takes place in the commune of Sannicandro di Bari, in the province of Bari. During the week, locals present the best regional products, from olive oil to fresh focaccia rolls. The festival is accompanied by culinary courses and tastings. This tradition has been honored by locals for more than 30 years, and it will give tourists an unforgettable experience!

Italy is the cradle of unique, spectacular and exciting cultural events on an international scale.
In order to get vivid impressions and unforgettable emotions, there are a lot of opportunities here. Especially large and unparalleled choice of festivals for music lovers, taking place all year round.
If you go on the "boot" from north to south, then the first to meet is the "South Tyrol Jazz Festival" (Sudtirol Jazz Festival) - a musical event organized in 1982, which brings world-famous artists to perform on the stages of South Tyrol. Moving a little further south, to the province of Padova (Padova), namely - in Piazzola sul Brenta (Piazzola sul Brenta), we find ourselves in the Camerini amphitheater, which is an exceptional venue for the "Hydrogen Festival" (Hydrogen Festival). The Langhe region of the Piemonte region hosts the "Festival Collisioni" and the Liguria region hosts the "Goa-Boa Festival", which since 1998 have combined commercial music with music in their programs for a specific niche audience, inviting Italian and foreign celebrities. The Ariston Theater in Sanremo hosts the "Art Song Festival - Tenko Prize" (Rassegna Canzone d "Autore - Premio Tenco) - a historical musical event" flower city dedicated to Luigi Tenco.
Many musical events take place in Emilia Romagna (Emilia Romagna). The Emilia Romagna Festival is a musical show that touches almost all the provinces of the region and offers concerts designed for different audiences in terms of taste and perception. "Festival I-Day" (I-Day Festival), organized in 1999 in Bologna (Bologna) in the Arena North park(Arena Parco Nord), visited by amateurs alternative music, especially punk, rock and indian.
Closer to the center of the country, Pesaro, the birthplace of Gioachino Rossini, hosts the annual opera festival Rossini" (Rossini Opera Festival).
The city of Lucca, in the region of Tuscany, as well as its province, hosts two different events, neither of which is to be missed: the Lucca Summer Festival, held in the stunning setting of Piazza Napoleon (Piazza Napoleone). For the past 15 years, the festival has made this Tuscan town the capital of Italian and foreign music. As well as the oldest in Italy "Puccini Festival" (Puccini Festival), dedicated to Giacomo Puccini (Giacomo Puccini) and small town Torre del Lago, where the composer lived for over thirty years.
In the heart of Italy, in the Umbria region, since 1973 the Umbria Jazz Festival has been held. This festival offers a variety of genres and famous names, and the events of the "Winter Jazz Festival" (Umbria Jazz Winter) are also very popular, which annually, in December and January, attracts both passionate fans of jazz music to the amazing town of Orvieto (Orvieto). and just curious people.
No less famous is the "Festival dei Due Mondi" in Spoleto - a musical event that resonates throughout the world. And again in Umbria, this time in Gubbio, for more than twenty years the "Gubbio Summer Festival" has been organized, where internationally renowned musicians meet young performers.
The Lazio region also offers a wide range of activities. In addition to the numerous proposals of the capital, in the province of Viterbo (Viterbo) for six years in a row on Piazza san Lorenzo, spread out against the backdrop of the delightful Palazzo dei Papi (Palazzo dei Papi), the "Opera Festival in Tuscia" ( Tuscia Operafestival).
In the south of the country, the undisputed king of summer music festivals is still the festival in Ravello, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast. Ravello Festival - Decoration cultural life of the Campania region, it is faithful to the tradition that distinguishes it from other festivals of holding two musical events - the traditional Concerto of Wagnerian music (Concerto wagneriano) and the wonderful "Concert at Dawn" (Concerto all'alba).
Roccella Jonica, in the region of Calabria, hosts a major jazz music festival, the Roccella Jazz Festival, which features internationally renowned names every year.
The Teatro Petruzzelli in Bari is the venue for the Bari Jazz Festival with the most famous names in the world of jazz music.
Sicily is home to the Blues & Wine Soul Festival, a major ethno-musical event in Agrigento, which has become the largest ethno-musical event on an international scale. This is the only festival that has been able to create a phenomenal spectacle where The best music styles such as blues, soul and gospel.

Without huge amount a wide variety of festivals. Well, something, but the inhabitants of the Apennine Peninsula know how to organize holidays, enjoy life and have fun from the bottom of their hearts. Festivals of music, theater, dance, cinematography, literature... In a word, for all tastes - both cultural and gastronomic (after all, in Italy there are even festivals of first courses or pizza).

In this part of the story about festivals in Italy, we will touch (only slightly) on music-oriented festivals. This will help not only to get acquainted with their diversity, but also, perhaps, will allow you to plan a visit to some of them.

Sanremo: Italian Song Festival

Every year in late February - early March, a song festival is held in a theater in the city. This festival, now 60 years old, has hosted many well-known performers of the Italian popular song. For decades, the rules of the festival have been changing, improving, but one thing has remained unchanged: the song proposed for the competition by Italian authors must be heard for the first time. The winner of the 2011 festival was Roberto Vecchioni with the song "Call me love again" (Chiamami ancora amore).

Torre del Lago: Puccini Festival

This is the only festival in the world entirely dedicated to Giacomo Puccini, which takes place in the town of Torre del Lago (province), where the composer spent many years of his life. First organized in 1930, today this festival attracts every summer in late July - early August thousands of spectators from all over the world to enjoy such masterpieces as Madama Butterfly, Turandot, Tosca, Manon Lescaut, La bohème. Puccini's operas are staged on the shores of Lake Massaciuccoli, on the stage of a large open theater with 3370 seats, which is located opposite the composer's house-museum. The 2011 season will run from July 15 to August 27.

Citta di Castello: Festival of the Nations (Festival delle Nazioni)

In late August - early September, a classical music festival takes place in the Umbrian town of Citta di Castello. It was first held in 1968 as a chamber music festival. Since 1972, it was decided to invite one of the European countries to the festival, and it itself acquired its current name "Festival of Nations". The daily concerts of the festival take place in the cozy atmosphere of churches, castles, courtyards, so the audience can not only appreciate the magnificent performance of works by Verdi, Rossini, Liszt, Scarlatti, Bach ... but also enjoy the appropriate atmosphere of the historical center of the city. This year the festival will take place from 23 August to 4 September.

Guests of the "Festival of Nations" 2010 - Yuri Bashmet and Moscow Soloists. Photo flickr.com

Brescia and Bergamo: International Piano Music Festival (Festival pianistico internazionale di Brescia e Bergamo)

The Grand Theater of Brescia and the Teatro Donizetti of Bergamo traditionally host a festival of classical music every year. piano music. This year, the 48th season of the festival opened on May 2 and will run until June 11. Pianists from many countries perform works by Schubert, Schumann, Bach, Shostakovich, Beethoven, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Mozart and other composers.

: Jazz 11 (Umbria Jazz 11)

The first concert of this music festival took place on August 23, 1973. Since then, every summer this jazz festival takes place in one of the cities of Umbria. IN this year Umbria Jazz will be held from 8 to 17 July in Perugia. Concerts will be held simultaneously at several venues in the city, from noon until late in the evening. Among the invited distinguished guests this summer are Liza Minnelli, BB King, Carlos Santana, Prince. Numerous charity concerts will also take place within the framework of the festival (on the 4th of November Square, in the Carducci Garden and in the historical center), which everyone can watch for free.

One of the concerts of the festival "Umbria Jazz". Photo prince.org

: Pescara Jazz Festival

International Jazz Festival, held every year in Pescara (Abruzzo region). In the summer of 1969 it was the first summer festival dedicated to jazz in Italy. Over time, it has developed into one of the leading European jazz festivals. This year it will be held from 15 to 20 July in open theater Gabrielle d'Annunzio. Jazz lovers will be entertained by: Cassandra Wilson, The Manhattan Transfer, Return to Forever IV, Cyrus Chestnut TRIO, Jazz of Lincoln Center Orchestra, Lou Reed & Band.

: Torrita Blues Festival

From June 23 to June 25, for the 23rd time, a blues festival will gather its fans in the small medieval town of Torrita di Siena (). This time, international musicians will include American guitarists Zac Harmon, Alving Younghblood Hart, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, the Gospel choir, and Italian blues artists.

Lecce: Rock Festival "Italia Wave"

Italia Wave Love Festival is a rock music festival born in 1987 with the original name "Arezzo Wave". In 2007, the name was changed to Italia Wave, and for the first time the festival itself was held not in Arezzo, but in Florence. In the next three years, the venue was another Tuscan city -. This 2011 the festival will move to (Apulia region) and will last from 14 to 17 July. Among the participants of this season are Kaiser Chiefs (Great Britain), Lou Reed (USA), Paolo Nutini (Great Britain), Jimmy Cliff (Jamaica), Verdena (Italy), Sud Sound System (Italy).

Lou Reed - participant of the festival "Italia Wave" - ​​2011. Photo by rockinroad.it

Ro: Gods of Metal

It is Italy's largest heavy metal music festival. It was first held in 1997, and since then the venue has changed every year. This summer, Gods of Metal will take place in Rho, 14 km from Milan, on June 22nd. Members include Judas Priest, Whitesnake, Mr. Big, Europe, Epica and others.

: Independent Days Festival

This is an alternative music festival that started in 1999 and brings together musicians and fans of punk, rock and indie styles. Held in the first week of September in Bologna at the Arena Parco Nord. I-Day Festival - 2011 will take place on September 3-4, Arctic Monkeys, Kasabian, White Lies, The Wombats, The Vaccines, The Offspring are expected to perform.

: festival of ethnic music "Folkest"

Folkest is an annual ethno-cultural festival that has been held since 1979 in several communes of the Friuli-Venezia Giulia region, as well as in Slovenia and Austria. Its purpose is to popularize folk music all countries, but above all - countries of Eastern Europe. This year the festival will open on July 1 in Udine, then roll out to other cities in the region, and end on August 1 in Spilimbergo.

: Summer Festival (Lucca Summer Festival)

Since 1998, this music festival has hosted groups and individual international performers in the historic squares of Lucca (Tuscany) every year in July. This summer the festival will be held from July 1 to 24, and its numerous guests will be able to attend concerts of such celebrities as Zucchero, Liza Minnelli, Elton John, Joe Cocker, BB King, Amy Winehouse, James Blunt, Francesco Guccini, Burt Bacharach and Mario Biondi, Enrico Brignano, Arcade Fire, Jamiroquai, Ben Harper.

Liza Minnelli is a guest at Lucca Summer Festival. Photo mymovies.it

Spoleto: Festival of Two Worlds (Festival dei Due Mondi)

Every year in June-July in Spoleto () takes place international festival music, theater, dance, poetry, films and other areas of art and culture. In 1958, it was founded by the composer Gian Carlo Menotti with the aim of bringing together two cultures: American and European. This festival, which unites classics and avant-garde, revolution and conformity, every year attracts thousands of tourists from all over the world. And the natural scenery of the medieval city gives this festival of art a special charm. At one time, Eduardo de Filippo, Rudolf Nureyev, Ken Russell, Roman Polanski, Luciano Pavarotti and many other celebrities took part in the festival. This year the festival in Spoleto awaits its guests from June 24 to July 10.

Festival of Two Worlds in Spoleto. Photo wordpress.com

Ferrara: Il Ferrara Buskers Festival

The street art festival in (region) each time gathers thousands of spectators from all over Italy, as well as from other countries. Born in 1987 with the idea of ​​popularizing the art of itinerant artists, it is now the world's largest celebration of street dancers and musicians. For several days, the ancient streets and squares of Ferrara are filled with the sound of the most unusual instruments, the most exotic performance, the most incredible costumes. This summer, the street art festival will take place from 19 to 28 August.

Performance by street performers. Photo ansa.it

Every year, hundreds of interesting music festivals take place in Italy. We have collected the most interesting festivals 2017 in one collection.

FESTIVAL IN RAVENNA

The hum of time

The theme of the XXVIII Festival is “The Noise of Time”. The festival is dedicated to the entire period of the Great October Revolution in Russia, starting with the Italian premiere of the futuristic opera "Victory over the Sun" by Alexei Kruchenykh to the music of Mikhail Matyushin with costumes and decoration Kazimir Malevich, before the concert dedicated to Shostakovich at the St. Petersburg academic philharmonic society. The program includes poetic recitations, ballet, theater and exhibitions.

MUSIC FESTIVAL "LULO SUONA BENE"

Rome will again host a summer music festival under the starry sky .

This year there will be a special season of the festival "Luljo Suona Bene" ("July sounds good") in the amphitheater of the Park of Music. This time the festival will last longer than usual: it will begin in mid-June and last until early August. International stars and famous Italian performers for every taste will perform here. The program includes performances American rock band, American composer Philip Glass, Spanish singer Alvaro Soler and Irish rock band"Cranberry" ( The Cranberries). Italian performers include Ezio Bosso, Carmen Consoli, Gino Paoli and Danilo Rea, as well as Al Bano and Romani.

FESTIVAL OF HARMONY OF ART

Duets: Dialogue is the highest good

The festival covers many areas: music, dance, theater and other areas of art.

Season 17 the festival will take place on the territory of the Scolacium archaeological park in Roccelletta di Borgia (prov. Catanzaro) - a place with unusually beautiful nature, the monumental and historical significance of which can hardly be overestimated: the remains of ancient buildings in a centuries-old olive grove and unforgettable panoramas.

The concept of the festival lies in its name: it includes production and distribution, established repertoire and new works, traditions and innovations, performances famous artists international level and young talents.

FESTIVAL OF TWO WORLDS

This year the Spoleto Festival celebrates its 60th anniversary. The festival will open with Mozart's opera Don Giovanni. The program includes the play "Hamlet Machine" by Heiner Müller directed by Robert Wilson on Italian; performance by Roberto Bolle, Fiorella Mannoia; martial art of Jackie Chan and his 11 warriors. The final concert will be conducted by Riccardo Muti. The full program of the festival can be found on the official website.

FESTIVAL IN RAVELLO 2017

Villa Ruffolo invites you to enjoy music and beauty

The 65th Festival will be opened by Adam Fisher; he will conduct the Hungarian Radio Symphony Orchestra, which will perform music from Wagner's operas: Act I of Valkyrie and Scene 3 III act"Siegfried". In a truly rich program of the festival, we will note the concert of Philip Glass on July 14, dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the American composer. It will also be possible to see a performance of soloists dedicated to Balanchine ballet troupe the New York City Ballet, as well as Marie Chouinard and Ohada Naharina with their Bat Sheva dance company; jazz performed by Wayne Shorter and much more, which you can read about on the festival website.

JAZZ FESTIVAL IN UMBRIA

The program of this season includes such names as Kraftwerk 3D, Brian Wilson, Giuliano Sangiorgi, the piano duet of two Cuban stars - Chucho Valdes and Gonzalo Rubalcaba and many others. The final evening, featuring Hamilton de Olanda, Stefano Bollani, Javan and the Baile do Almeidina orchestra, is dedicated to Brazil.

The weekend before the festival this year, there will be an extraordinary concert in the square in Norcia in solidarity and recovery after the earthquake. The concert will take part italian group Funk Off, Renzo Arbore with his musical group L'Orchestra Italiana, trio Accordi and Dizaccordi, jazz ensemble The Gam Scorpions, and Brand New Heavies.

FESTIVAL IN STRESA

Music weeks Piedmont

This year the Stresa Musical Weeks are divided into three thematic parts: summer jazz concert Midsummer Jazz Concert, Musical reflections and the core of the festival - "Meetings". The concerts will feature Enrico Rava, Enrico Pierannutsi, violinist Christophe Barati, the Khachatryan brothers and maestro Daniele Rustioni; he will conduct the Stresa Festival Orchestra, which will perform Shostakovich's Hamlet. Also among the orchestras in the festival will take part the Swiss Tonhalle Symphony Orchestra with pianist Francesco Piemontesi, the London Symphony Orchestra with Georgian pianist Khatia Buniatishvili, conductor Gianandrea Noseda.

ROSSINI OPERA FESTIVAL

The Rossini Opera Festival is one of the main European musical events. It is the only international festival entirely dedicated to Gioacchino Rossini; within its framework, they collect, study and put on stage musical works associated with the name of this outstanding Italian composer. Thanks to the work of the organizers of the festival, along with the famous scores, a large number of the composer's forgotten works were performed in the original version, installed by the Rossini Foundation, which pleased music lovers a lot.

FESTIVAL OF NATIONS

Dedicated to Germany

The 50th season of the Festival of Nations, held in the Umbrian town of Citta di Castello, is dedicated to Germany. From August 29 to September 9, in one of the most charming corners of this central region of Italy, in Valtiberina - the upper Tiber valley, will delight the audience with performances of famous performers, young musicians, symphony and chamber orchestras from around the world, who will take part in cross-projects and concerts , which will introduce the richest culture of Germany in the period after the First World War.

Among the participants: Ute Lemper, Prometheus Quartet, Athenaeum Quartet, Beppe Servillo and the Berlin Ensemble, Michael Nyman with his group, Alexander Lonkvich, Enrico Brodzi, Christiane Morganti and Leonid Green.

FESTIVAL MITO SETTEMBRE MUSIC

140 concerts in 19 days

The general theme of the MITO festival in 2017 was "Nature". The program includes 140 concerts that will harmoniously combine two major Italian cities- Milan and Turin.

The works included in the festival program cover a period of more than a thousand years of music history. Compositions will be performed 115 contemporary composers, of which 10 compositions will be performed in Italy for the first time, as well as Ambrosian chant, works by Vivaldi, music of classicism, romanticism, the twentieth century, and national schools. As many as seven absolute premieres are planned, among them compositions by Gianluca Cascioli, Pärt Uusberg, Virginia Guastella (commissioned by the festival), Nicola Bakri and the christening of Francesco Fiore's Song of the Factory, written at the invitation of the Pirelli Foundation for violinist Salvatore Accardo and Italian chamber orchestra. The full program can be found on the official website.

57th ART BIENNALE

Long live living art!

Once again, the Giardini Gardens and the Arsenale are hosting the 57th international art exhibition entitled "Long live living art". The exposition of the exhibition is a kind of "journey in nine chapters", nine lives of contemporary art: the first two universes are presented in the central pavilion in Giardini, the remaining seven - from Arsenal to Giardino delle Virgini. The biennale features works by 120 artists from 51 countries; of these, 103 are participating for the first time. Historical pavilions in the Giardini, the Arsenale and in the historical center of Venice are reserved for the expositions of 85 participating countries. Three countries are represented at the exhibition for the first time: Antigua and Barbuda, Kiribati, Nigeria.

MUSIC FESTIVAL IN MILAN

Milano Musica and La Scala Theater together take part in a festival dedicated to the work of Salvatore Sciarrino. The festival is divided into four thematic sections: "Waiting for the wind", which will feature works for the flute; "Island of Voices" - vocals; "Reverse Spaces" - electronic music; "Infinite Black" - meditations on the theme of shadow and night.

Following the ideas of Sciarrino, for whom the listener is the center, rooms with optimal acoustic characteristics were chosen for the proposed musical works: the vast Pirelli Hangar Bicocca for Studies in the field of marine intonations, the Hall of Caryatids of the Royal Palace, which has the effect of reflecting refractions, which makes the sounds of the flute simply enchanting, Teatro Gerolamo, where they will perform chamber works, and the Planetarium with its azure vault drowning in darkness.