"Classica"

An unmissable event for classical music lovers who dream of immersing themselves in an evocative atmosphere during the Tuscan summer.

For over 25 years the festival has offered six Sunday concerts between June and July, featuring the ORT Chamber Groups. A unique opportunity to enjoy classical music in special locations, enchanted by the melodies and the beauty of the Tuscan landscape.

The first three concerts will take place at sunset in the splendid setting of the Pieve di Santa Maria a Chianni in Gambassi Terme. The festival then continues in a place of unique beauty, combining spirituality, art and nature: the Jerusalem of San Vivaldo in Montaione.

Built in the early 16th century and located just a few kilometers from Montaione, this evocative small-scale reproduction of the city of Jerusalem includes chapels and temples decorated with fine polychrome terracotta sculptures depicting scenes from the life and Passion of Christ.

The concerts in Montaione:

• Sunday, July 7
  Winds at the Opera
  by and with Alessandro Riccio
  ORT Wind Quintet
  music by Mozart, Rossini, Bizet, and Puccini;
• Sunday, July 14
  20th Century Classic/Rock
  Open Strings Quintet
  music by Bartók, Šostakovič, Rota, Queen, Pink Floyd, Beatles, Abba, Europe
• Sunday, July 21
  The mysteries of Casanova, the lights and shadows of a restless genius
  ORT Brass and Percussion
  narrator Isabella Brogi
  music by Giampiero Reverberi
  arrangement by Demetrio Bonvecchio.

All concerts start at 6 pm.
Free admission.