2007 guide to Italy

Culture Vultures: for news on exhibitions and cultural events.
Planes, Trains & Automobiles: for news relating to travel.
Italian Passions: for news on food, sport, music, fashion, folklore and more.
Out and about: for news on new hotels, restaurants, bars and conference centres.
Dates for your diary: for forthcoming events.

CULTURE VULTURES

Exhibitions now showing:

BONNARD, MATISSE AND THE MEDITERRANEAN EXHIBITION, in Rome
The French artists Bonnard and Matisse, two geniuses of the 20th century painting though profoundly different in painting styles were united by an important and complex correspondence and were constantly listening to and debating with one another. This exhibition puts on show more than 200 drawings, water-colours, documents, letters, postcards, oils and sculptures all inspired by Matisse and Bonnard’s common love for nature, landscapes and people, but seen and represented in entirely different ways.
The exhibition is at the Complesso del Vittoriano
Until 28 February 07
Opening times: daily 9.30am-7.30pm
Entrance fee: €9, concessions €7

PICASSO, LA JOIE DE VIVRE 1945-1948 EXHIBITION in Venice
At the end of World War II, rejuvenated by a new love affair, Picasso comes back to the French Riviera. After depicting the dark tragedy of Guernica, his palette explodes in a firework of colours, happiness and hope. Through more than 200 loans from major public institutions and private collections, this exhibition covers a period of intensive creation and artistic experimentation. Palazzo Grassi also puts on show a wide selection of photos, which allow the visitor to enter the intimacy of the artist and penetrate the mystery of his work.
This exhibition is at Palazzo Grassi, Campo San Samuele in Venice
Until 11 Mar 07
Opening times: 10am – 7pm
Entrance fees: €10, concessions €6
More info at: www.palazzograssi.it

PETROS ENI, PETER’S IS HERE, in Rome
“Petros Eni” is inscribed on a fragment of plaster discovered during archaeological digs carried out in the Necropolis dell’Urbe. This is one of the many pieces that provide evidence of the great diffusion of the cult of St Peter. This fragment and a series of other materials and art-works are exhibited in a show that commemorates the 500 years of the establishment of St Peter’s Basilica. The most prestigious museums in the world have lent works by Caravaggio, Rembrandt, Raphael, Michelangelo, Titian and El Greco for the occasion.
At the Braccio di Carlo Magno, St Peter’s Basilica
Until 8 March 07
Opening times: 10am-7pm
Entrance fee: €7, concessions €5

TURNER AND THE IMPRESSIONISTS in Brescia, Lombardy
This exhibition outlines the birth of Impressionism landscape painting, spanning the mid to late 19th century. The exhibition is divided in ten comprehensive sections and comprises approx. 250 paintings and 30 photographs. The exhibition begins with important seminal examples of work by Constable and Turner, demonstrating the dramatic new way of interpreting landscape painting. Works on show will be amongst others by the most important Impressionist artist: Monet, Pissarro, Renoir and Sisley
as well as by artists of the Barbizon School: Corot, Coubert, Rousseau, Daubigny etc.
This exhibition is at the Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia
Until 25 Mar 07
Entrance fee: €12, concessions €10
More info at: www.lineadombra.it

HABEMUS PAPAM. THE PONTIFICAL ELECTIONS FROM ST PETERS TO BENEDICT XVI, in Rome
This is an absolutely extraordinary exhibition that sees the official pontifical apartments in the Lateran Apostolic Palace transformed for the first time into an arts show venue. There are four sections (death and funeral of the Pope, the Conclave, the Proclamation, the Cerimony of “Taking Possession of the Church”) each containing a variety of objects such as prints, garments, portraits, photos and paintings. The 140 objects and works of art assembled from museums in Rome, Vatican City and the rest of Italy allow visitors a closer insight into the emblematic figure of the Pope.
Until 9 Apr 07. More info at: www.romaturismo.it

DE CHIRICO EXHIBITION, in Padua, 20Jan-27 May 07.
This exhibition will present a selection of Giorgio De Chirico’s most remarkable works, some never seen by the wider public. De Chirico is arguably the most famous Italian painter of the 20th century, creator of the “metaphysical art”, art that reveals the mysteries and the enigmas of the reality that surrounds us. To observe the world like an enormous museum of oddities and see everything as if seen for the first time, these are the rules that govern metaphysical art. The exhibition will encompass the long and prolific artist’s life with more than 100 masterpieces on show.
More details at: www.palazzozabarella.it

ANNIBALE CARRACCI, in Rome
This comprehensive exhibition has gathered 60 paintings and drawings by the Bolognese artist who lived and worked many years in Rome, as well as in Naples, Tuscany and Venice. Carracci perpetuates the dictates of the Italian Renaissance, creating highly realistic works characterized by a very decisive use of colour. The artist's brush returns to the classical dictates of painting, reacting to the mannerist style of the period, while remaining firmly anchored to tradition.
At the Chiostro del Bramante
From 1st February to 1 June 2007
More info at: www.mostracarracci.it

RE-OPENING OF THE PALAZZO BARBERINI, in Rome
The magnificent Palazzo Barberini and its Galleria Nazionale di Arte Antica has been finally re-opened to the public. The construction of the Palazzo was commissioned by Maffeo Barberini, Pope Urbano VIII, in 1623 and was realized with the contribution of the most important architects of Renaissance Rome: Maderno, Bernini, Borromini and Piero da Cortona. After years of restoration work, the public can now again admire the masterpieces of the Gallery of Ancient Art such as: Raphael’s “La Fornarina” , Giulio Romano’s “Madonna with child”, Lorenzo Lotto’s “The mystic wedding of St Catherine” as well as the portrait of Henry VIII by Holbein and Caravaggio’s “Judith and Oloferne”. More info at: www.palazzobarberini.it.

RE-OPENING OF THE MUSEO DI VILLA TORLONIA, in Rome
After restoration work that lasted two year another forgotten jewel of 18th century Rome has been re-opened in the Parco di Villa Torlonia. The Casino Nobile, elegant residence of the Princes Torlonia has been officially and permanently re-opened to the public and now hosts the Museo di Villa Torlonia on the first floor and the Museo della Scuola Romana (modern Roman artists museum) on the second floor. The Casino Nobile itself is a masterpiece of architecture and is richly decorated. Notoriously perhaps, it was used by Mussolini as his headquarter from 1925 to 1943 and hosts also two bunkers, one anti-gas and one anti-air raids.
More info at: www.zetema.it

RE-OPENING OF THE MUSEO BARRACCO, in Rome
After a lengthy, but very thorough restoration, the famous Barracco’s Collection of sculptures (located in the Barracco Museum , just off Campo de’ Fiori) has been reopened to the public and it is now equipped with multimedia tools and internet stations. The Collection is made up of a selection of over 400 Egypytian, Cypriot, Phoenician, Etruscan, Greek and Roman works that show how sculpting techniques evolved among the various populations that have inhabited the Mediterranean basin over the centuries. Signor Barracco himself called sculpture “the mother of all art forms”.

RE-OPENING OF THE “ARANCIERA” or ORANGERIE (MUSEO CARLO BILOTTI) IN VILLA BORGHESE, in Rome
Rome’s town council has recently re-opened, after a careful restoration, the Casino dei Giochi d’Acqua in Villa Borghese, the best loved villa and park in the centre of Rome. The building was damaged at the end of the 19th century during the French invasion of the capital, losing in this way its decorative elements, and was then subsequently rebuilt and transformed to stock citrus fruits (Aranciera or Orangerie). Now the Aranciera hosts the collection of the Italian-American art collector Carlo Bilotti including works by De Chirico, Andy Warhol, Giacomo Manzu’ and Larry Rivers all important modern works of art that are being given prominence in this impressive new exhibition space.

RE-OPENING OF PALAZZO MADAMA, in Turin
After about 20 closings for grand restoration, the Palazzo Madama (Lady Palace) has reopened and is one of the most significant testimonies of Baroque Europe. It is possible once again to visit this famous palace, once residence of Maria Cristina of France and Maria Giovanna Battista di Savoia-Nemours. It also houses the Civic Museum of Ancient Art, and this reopening will give visitors the chance to see the many collections within the museum, back in their "home". The Museum of Ancient Art will house many new masterpieces in the occasion of the re-opening. After almost 19 years of being closed to the major public, the Palace will not only be showcasing the restoration of the architectural and decorative structures, but also new works of art. This new version of the Palace will feature over 70,000 works, between paintings and sculptures, gold, silver, porcelain, and much more. Many new revelations are throughout the Palace, waiting to be discovered. More info at: www.palazzomadamatorino.it

OTHER EXHIBITIONS

PIRANESI’S ROME, THE 18TH CENTURY GRAND VIEWS OF THE CITY at the Museo del Corso in Rome, until 25 February 07. More info at: www.romaturismo.it
PIET MONDRIAN at the Museo di Santa Giulia in Brescia, Lombardy. Until 25 mar 07. More info at: www.lineadombra.it
MASTERPIECES TO BE DISCOVERED. THE BORROMEO COLLECTION, at the Museo Poldi Pezzoli in Milan. Until 9 April 2007.

LAST CHANCE TO SEE

“THE EMILIA WORKSHOP” Correggio, Guercino, Lanfranco and other artists, in Rome
Works of art from the Banca Popolare dell’Emilia at the Palazzo Caffarelli, Capitoline Museums.
Until 28th January 07. More info at: www.museicapitolini.org
JANNIS KOUNELLIS, SCULPTOR at the Fondazione Arnaldo Pomodoro in Milan. Until 11 February 07.
“CARAVAGGIO’S SCHOLA. PAINTINGS FROM THE KOELLIKER COLLECTION, in Ariccia, near Rome . Until 11 February 07. More info at: www.palazzochigiariccia.it
HOMER’S “ILIAD” IN ROMEAt the Coloseum in Rome.Until 18th February 07

FORTHCOMING EXHIBITIONS and ART EVENTS

PIERO DELLA FRANCESCA AND THE ITALIAN COURTS EXHIBITION, in Arezzo
This unique and major exhibition will present more than 100 masterpieces of the great Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca during the period 31 Mar-22 Jul 07.
More info at: www.apt.arezzo.it
CEZANNE IN FLORENCE, in Florence, 2 March-29 July.
More info in our next newsletter.
MARK ROTHKO, in Rome Sept 2007- Jan 08
GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI. THE MYTH BETWEEN LIBERTY AND PROPAGANDA ART, in Genoa, October 2007.
More info in our next newsletters
PINTURICCHIO, in Perugia and Spello, Umbria, 6 Dec 07 – 4 May 08
More info in our next newsletters

PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES……….

NEW RYANAIR FLIGHTS FROM NOTTINGHAM TO ITALY in 2007
Ryanair has announced the introduction of a new direct links from Nottingham to Milan-Bergamo, Alghero in Sardinia and Pisa as from February 2007. The Nottinham-Bergamo flight will be operated 4 times a week: Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday and will start on 12 February. The flight Nottingham-Alghero will start on 18 February 07 (4 times a week) and the Nottingham-Pisa on 13 February (3 times a week). Rimini will also be linked directly to Nottingham as from 27 march 07, 3 times a week (Tue-Thr-Sat). More info at: www.ryanair.com

RYANAIR TO LINK DUBLIN TO TRAPANI IN SICILY IN SPRING
Ryanair will introduce a direct flight from Dublin to Trapani in west Sicily as from 11 March 07. The flight will operate twice a week: Wednesdays and Sundays. Trapani is gateway to a beautiful yet undiscovered corner of Sicily, the historic city of Erice, the Segesta Greek Temple and to the Egadi Islands.

FREE TRANSFERS TO THE SKI SLOPES in Friuli Venezia Giulia
A free bus transfer service has been introduced between Trieste Airport and the ski resort of Friuli Venezia Giulia such as Tarvisio, Arta, Forni di Sopra and Piancavallo.

LOW COST TRANSFERS TO THE DOLOMITES
Ryanair and the South Tyrol region in Northern Italy have introduced a low cost bus transfer service from Milan-Bergamo, Verona-Brescia and Venice-Treviso to some of the most famous resorts in the Dolomites: Val Gardena, Selva, Ortisei, Cortina, Alta Badia. More info on: www.lowcostcoach.com

LATEST ON ITALIAN TRAINS
Trenitalia has re-introduced for this skiing season the “Snow train” in Friuli Venezia Giulia. The Tarvisio Express will link Trieste, Udine and Venice to the famous ski resort of Tarvisio. The link is available at weekends from 31 December 06 to the end of the ski season in 2007. Passengers can also buy a ski-pass at €21 daily.
Trenitalia has recently cancelled the low-cost service, TrenOK ,between Rome Tiburtina and Milan for operational reason. The Rome Tiburtina-Bari low cost TrenOK will continue to operate.

ITALIAN PASSIONS: food, fashion, sport, music, folklore and more……

WINTER SALES IN ROME from 13 January to 23 February 07 . The best of Italian fashion, furniture, food will be on sale at discounted prices. Furthermore, museums, art galleries, music places, trips on the Tiber River will also be discounted. A special “discount card” is being prepared for clients of Tour Operators that will sell Rome breaks for this period. For tourists who want to travel independently, the vouchers can be obtained from their hotel reception desk as well as Rome Tourist offices located at the Termini Station, Castel Sant’Angelo, the Imperial Fora etc. .Rome shops are usually open from 09.00 am to 8pm continuously especially in the centre, where shops are also open on Sundays. Discounts vary from 20 to 50%.

CELEBRATIONS FOR THE “ANNO TOSCANINIANO” in Parma
The celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the death of Arturo Toscanini, one of the greatest orchestra directors of all times, will start in Parma on 16th January with a programme full of events throughout the year. Parma was the birthplace of Arturo Toscanini and the Museo “Casa natale di Arturo Toscanini”, recently renovated, will be officially re-opened on 16th January 07 and will host ha exhibition of documents, images and other memorabilia belonging to the great director who died in Riverdale, near New York on 16th January 1957. More info at: www.lacasadellamusica.it

BLACK TRUFFLE FAIR IN NORCIA, Umbria , last weekend in February
On show are the black truffles for which Norcia is famous together with the local hams, sausages and cheeses. It is a good opportunity to visit this medieval town that was the birthplace of St Benedict and the surrounding Valnerina area full of spectacular mountain scenery, water-falls, rivers and time-forgotten villages such as Castelluccio also famous for the production of its delicious lentils.
More info at : www.valnerinaonline.it

THE MAMUTHONES (THE MASQUERADES) in Mamoiada, near Nuoro in Sardinia, end Jan-Feb
The carnival starts on 17 January in Mamoiada and the “Mamuthones” (traditional masquerades) show themselves in public for the first time. The festival reaches its climax on Shrove Tuesday, when the masquerades continue their show until midnight. During the celebrations, women and children cook lard and beans in large pans and distribute them to all present with a glass of wine. More info at: www.mamuthonesmamoiada.it

FEAST OF ST AGATHA in Catania, Sicily, 3- 5 February 07
St Agatha is the patron saint of Catania and every year from 3rd to 5th of February the bust of the saint, containing the holy relics, is borne through the streets in solemn procession. The Mayor of Catania rides aboard a Bourbon carriage, while the heavy barrow is dragged along by two lines of faithful devotees garbed in white and wearing small black velvet caps. Colourful processions, shows, local handicrafts and typical Sicilian food and wine also feature in the celebrations. More info at www.festedisicilia.it .

CARNIVAL OF VENICE 10-20 FEBRUARY 2007
The magical Venice Carnival will once again be the centre of attention in February next year from 10 to 20 February 2007. Programme still to be defined.More info at: www.carnivalofvenice.com.

CARNIVAL OF VIAREGGIO in Tuscany, 4-25 FEBRUARY 07.
The most flamboyant of all the Italian Carnivals, famous for its political satire will hosts the traditional shows of gigantic paper-mache figures on colourful floats. Other events include: big parties, sports events, slang theatre show, food stalls etc. More info at: www.ilcarnevale.com

CARNIVAL OF CENTO in Emilia-Romagna, 28 JANUARY-25 FEBRUARY
The most extravagant Carnival in Europe is twinned with the Brazilian Carnival for the style of its allegorical floats, the beautiful costumes and for the riotous fun. Cento is a town near Ferrara in Emilia-Romagna and it will host many famous guest stars for the world of culture, sport, entertainment as well as beautiful floats in papier-mache. More info at: www.carnevalecento.com

IVREA (in Piedmont) HISTORICAL CARNIVAL 15-20 February 07
During Carnival time the medieval town of Ivrea is illuminated with lights and colours and the air is saturated with intense penetrating perfumes. It is a festivity of ancient origins (end of 12th century) which recalls, among other things, the rebellion of Ivrea against the Ranieri tyranny, symbolized by the famous Battle of the Oranges. More info at: www.comune.ivrea.to.it

SA SARTIGLIA in Oristano, Sardinia 18-10 February 07
Part of the Carnival celebrations in Oristano in Sardinia. The “Sa Sartiglia” is a knight tournament of Spanish origins and it is named after the “sortija”, a Saracen military tournament dating back to the Middle Ages. More info at: www.regione.sardegna.it

SANREMO ITALIAN SONGS FESTIVAL, in Sanremo, Liguria 27 Feb-3 Mar 07
This will be the 57th edition of the most famous song festival in Italy, where the best Italian singers battle it out on the stage of the Ariston Theatre. The delightful city of Sanremo also renowned for its flowers and beautiful promenades along the rocky beaches. More info: www.sanremo.rai.it. From Jan 14 to Feb 04 Sanremo also hosts the “Sanremo in fiore” , flower festival with the charm of the Corso Fiorito, a tradition which dates back to the end of the 20th century.
More info at; www.comunedisanremo.com.

GLOBE 07, NEW AND BIGGEST TRAVEL FAIR OF THE MEDITERRANEAN, Rome 22-24 March 2007
Globe07 is the first tourism fair to specialize in the Mediterranean region and will take place for the first time on 22-24 march 2007 at the new Fiera di Roma in Rome. Globe will be strictly trade-only. However, from Thursday to Sunday Globe07 will also be present in the centre of Rome for the general public with “Globe in the city” a tourism festival staged in the most famous squares of the Eternal City. There will be stalls from the national tourism boards and Italian regions that will showcase their culture, folklore and food right in the streets. More on our next newsletter or see: www.globe07.com

SIX NATIONS RUGBY CUP 2007 Stadio Flaminio in Rome.
Italy will play against Wales on 10 March 07 and against Ireland on 17 March 07.

ROME MARATHON on 18 March 2007
The Rome marathon is a 42 Km route through the symbolic sites of the city with the participation of international athletes. On the same day, starting a few minutes later, also on the Via dei Fori Imperiali , the easier “Stracittadina” will take place . This is a 5Km route open to everyone at the cost of 5 euros.

MILANO-SANREMO CYCLE RACE, 17 March 07
The Milano-Sanremo cycle race if the first great classic in the cycle race season. Also called “The Spring World Race”, it is one of the cornerstones in the history of cycling as its records clearly show.
More info at: www.comune.sanremo.it

MORTAL COMBATS
The next dates for the classic football derbies in Italy are: Milan-Inter (11 March 07) and Roma-Lazio (29 April 07)

OUT AND ABOUT: news on new hotels, restaurants, bars and conference centers

NEW LUXURY HOTEL IN THE HEART OF MILAN – THE TOWNHOUSE GALLERIA
A new level of luxury has been achieved by the new hotel Townhouse Galleria, opened on 15 December 2006 with twenty-five tastefully appointed rooms and suites.
This new hotel is located in the very heart of Milan, in the Vittorio Emanuele II Galleria. The historical building has been completely renovated, but the utmost attention has been paid in preserving the architectural features of the landmark, like the hand painted vaulted ceilings and large shuttered windows. Nearby amenities include: shopping, fine dining, theatres, as well as the cities most eminent sights. More info at: www.townhouse.it

FASHION LABEL “MOSCHINO” TO OPEN A LUXURY HOTEL IN MILAN IN 2008
Aeffe Group, owned by the fashion designer Alberta Ferretti who bought the Moschino brand in 1999 will open a luxury hotel designed by the Moschino team of designers. The hotel will be opened in 2008 in Via Monte Grappa in Milan.

HILTON MOLINO STUCKY HOTEL IN VENICE TO BE OPENED ON 1ST JUNE 2007
The historic Molino Stucky, a former flower mill comprises 13 buildings which have been lovingly restored and transformed in a luxury hotel due to be open early 2007. Situated just 5 minutes from Piazza San Marco in the Giudecca area it include: 380 luxuriously appointed guest rooms, 100 executive rooms, 50suites, 14 meeting rooms and Venice’s largest conference centre, 5 restaurants and bars, a rooftop outdoor swimming pool and a luxurious spa.
More info at: www.molinostuckyhilton.com

MORE HOTEL NEWS
“Buonanotte Garibaldi” is a new concept of B&B in Trastevere, in the heart of Rome, a true project of hone interior based on unique luxury, discreet yet exclusive owned by the artist Luisa Longo. More info at: www.buonanottegaribaldi.com.
155 Via Veneto Boutique Hotel will open in early 2007 in Rome. The hotel will have 80 rooms and 40 suites inspired by Art Deco, a spa and a fitness centre.
Hilton Garden Inn Florence has recently been opened in Novoli , in the heart of the new business/residential area in the northern part of the city and it is just 3 km from Florence International Airport. The Garden Inn is a new mid-range brand launched by Hilton in Europe.
Four Seasons Florence Hotel will be opened in 2007 (date to be advised). The hotel will be hosted in two historic palaces in the centre of Florence and will have 118 bedrooms and a big garden.
A new website has been launched for families with children: www.bimboinviaggio.com. This website lists hotels, B&B, agriturismi and holiday villages with special facilities for children in Italy and Europe(English version coming soon) .

CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS NEWS
A new important website has been created by the Italian Hotel association, Federalberghi to list all the Italian hotels with conference and meeting facilities. There are approx 1800 on the website, all have at least one meeting room or a conference centre, spanning from five star hotels to 1 star and even some youth hostels. More info on: www.meeting-hotels.it
The new Palazzo dei Congressi in Riccione, Romagna will be operative in late 2007. The new centre will be able to host conferences (up to 1400 seats in the main hall), exhibitions, shows and films. The Palazzo is located in the heart of Riccione, in Viale Ceccarini, the most famous thoroughfare in the fashionable seaside resort. Palariccione will also host a big restaurant, Riccione City Eye, on the terrace with panoramic views of the seafront, underground parking and shopping gallery. More info at: www.palariccione.com.

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY, notable events to come………….

CELEBRATIONS FOR THE BICENTENARY OF THE BIRTH OF GIUSEPPE GARIBALDI
Giuseppe Garibaldi, one of the greatest Italian heros, who fought vehemently for the Italian independence and unification will be remembered in 2007 with various celebrations all over Italy.
Garibaldi was born in the then Italian Nice on 4 July 1807 and during his adventurous life he lived in Latin America, The States and Great Britain. The regatta “1000 sails for Garibadi” will take place from Fiumicino, near Rome to Caprera in Sardinia from 30 May to 3 Jun 07 and will culminate in Caprera on 2 June with the celebrations of the Italian Republic Day. In Talamone in Tuscany, there will be a historical reconstruction of the arrival on Garibaldi on Italian soil from the sea on his way to liberate the South of Italy, with original costumes, bands and flag bearers. Other events are planned in Marsala, Sicily, Teano in Campania, in Calabria and Comacchio in Emilia-Romagna where Garibaldi arrived with the dying Anita, his wife.

27th INTERNATIONAL KITE FESTIVAL, 21 April - 1 May 07 in Cervia, Romagna
This unusual festival was established in 1981 and the competition takes place on the beaches of the lovely seaside resort of Cervia in Romagna. Furthermore there will be stands showing how the kites are made, concerts and kite flying shows in the night in a wonderful spectacle between sky and sea. This is an international festival where artists coming from all over the world can express their creativity in creating colourful and original kites. More info at: www.comune.cervia.it

ROME’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATIONS, 21 APRIL 07
Every year on 21 April Rome celebrates its legendary “birthday” with three days of typically Roman events and initiatives, including gladiatorial games, parades etc. For the full programme of events please consult: www.romaturismo.com

VINITALY, 29 March -02 April 07 in Verona
This is one of the largest world events about wine with over 4000 exhibitors from all over the world. Major wine producers from all regions of Italy, the USA, Argentina, Spain, France etc will be present. More info at : www.vinitaly.com

GREAT ITALIAN MUSIC FESTIVALS IN 2007

Florence: Maggio Musicale in April-July and Opera Festival at the Boboli Gardens in Jun-Jul
Cremona: Monteverdi Festival in May/June
Verona: Opera season in Jun-Sep
Ravello: Music Festival in Jun- Sep
Macerata: Opera Festival , 27 Jul-12 Aug
Spoleto: 50th Festival dei Due Mondi in Jun-Jul
Pesaro: Rossini Festival, 8-21 August
Citta’ Di Castello: Festival delle Nazioni in August/September
Turin: Settembre Musica and Ballet Festival in Sep
Arezzo: Polifonica season in summer
Stresa: 47th International Music Festival, Aug-Sep
Bergamo and Brescia: B.Michelangeli Piano Festival in Apr-Jun
Trieste: International Operetta Festival in Jul-Aug
Parma: Ballet Festival in May and Verdi Festival 3-31 Oct
Torre del Lago: Puccini Festival , 20 Jul-16 Aug
Siena: 76th Chigiana Summer Music Festival in Jul-Aug
Cortona: Tuscan Sun Festival in Aug
Rome: Caracalla Baths Festival, 3 Jul – 14 Aug
Rome: 6th International Festival of Sacred Music and Art