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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Mozart & Rossini
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Experience the majestic St Mark’s Anglican Church in Florence as it sets the stage for a captivating concert designed to deepen your appreciation of opera. Two exceptional soloists will perform aria duets from esteemed opera composers Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Gioacchino Rossini at this remarkable venue. \nRossini\, who was born just a year after Mozart’s demise\, once said of Mozart: “He was the inspiration of my youth\, the desperation of my middle years\, and the consolation of my old age.” \nThe evening’s program features duets from beloved comedic operas such as The Marriage of Figaro\, The Magic Flute\, Don Giovanni\, The Barber of Seville\, and La Cenerentola\, alongside enchanting songs by F.P. Tosti. \nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/mozart-rossini-at-st-marks-anglican-church/111531/?e=1926648&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/mozart-and-rossini/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, Via Maggio\, 16\, Florence\, FI\, 50125\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Verdi & Puccini
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Experience Verdi & Puccini amongst the magnificent design of Florence’s captivating St Mark’s Anglican Church while indulging in a concert that will enlighten your appreciation of opera.\nTwo exceptional soloists will perform arias and duets from Italy’s renowned opera composers Giuseppe Verdi and Giacomo Puccini within the enchanting St. Mark’s Anglican Church in Florence! \nFeatured in the program are duets from famed Italian operas such as La Traviata\, Rigoletto\, La Bohème\, Tosca\, and Madame Butterfly\, alongside beloved Neapolitan songs. \nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/verdi-puccini-at-st-marks-anglican-church/111558/?e=1926780&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/verdi-and-puccini/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, Via Maggio\, 16\, Florence\, FI\, 50125\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana – Balázs Kocsár & Alexey Stadler
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\nAn exciting event from Orchestra della Toscana beckons on the Hungarian music scene with a new ORT commission\, led by the esteemed conductor Balázs Kocsár. Known throughout Europe for his mastery in opera houses and concert venues\, Kocsár introduces a yet‐to‐be‐published piece by Paolo Catenaccio. Born in 1998\, this Italian composer captivates with music both refined and concise\, frequently engaging in dialogue with solo instruments and classical forms. \nThis commission for cello and orchestra offers a platform for Alexey Stadler\, a Russian soloist renowned for his deep sensitivity. With training under Rostropovič\, Stadler has received accolades performing with maestros like Gergiev\, Eschenbach\, and Currentzis. He will present Tchaikovsky’s Variations on a Rococo Theme\, Op. 33 (1876)\, originally altered by cellist Fitzenhage but later restored to align with Tchaikovsky’s classical vision. \nThe evening concludes with the ‘Linz’ Symphony by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart\, composed in just a few days in 1783. Celebrated for its elegance and brilliance\, it stands as one of Mozart’s most joyful symphonic creations. \n\nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/orchestra-della-toscana-balazs-kocsar-alexey-stadler/111397/?e=1919065&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-balazs-kocsar-alexey-stadler/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260224
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260225
DTSTAMP:20260425T152553
CREATED:20250403T145526Z
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana – Diego Ceretta & Kevin Spagnolo
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\n\nOrchestra della Toscana – Diego Ceretta & Kevin Spagnolo. Italian atmospheres\, classical brilliance\, and romantic virtuosity converge in a captivating concert led by Diego Ceretta\, the principal conductor of the ORT. This musical journey intertwines the works of four 19th‐century composers\, crafting a dialogue of reflections between northern and southern Europe. The evening opens with Robert Schumann’s ‘Overture\, Scherzo and Finale\, Op. 52\,’ a spirited work marked by symphonic momentum\, where each movement boasts its own unique character while contributing to an organic whole. \nAt the center of the program is Carl Maria von Weber’s ‘Concerto No. 2 in E‐flat Major for Clarinet and Orchestra\, Op. 74\,’ epitomizing German instrumental romanticism: theatrical\, brilliant\, and filled with melodic flourishes and acrobatic passages. The piece is brought to life by Kevin Spagnolo\, an acclaimed clarinetist on the world stage\, celebrated for winning the Geneva competition and praised for his fluid technique and captivating musicality. \nThe program also includes Franz Schubert’s Italian‐style Overture\, a lively piece honoring opera buffa\, alongside Felix Mendelssohn’s ‘Italian’ Symphony\, inspired by his famed journey to Italy: bursting with sunlight\, agility\, rhythm\, and vibrant color. \n\n\nProgram\n\nRobert Schumann – Overture\, Scherzo and Finale Op. 52\nCarl Maria von Weber – Clarinet Concerto No. 2 Op. 74\nFranz Schubert – Overture in Italian style D 590\nFelix Mendelssohn Bartholdy – Symphony No. 4 Op. 90 ‘Italian’\n\nProgram is subject to change \n\nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here.\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/orchestra-della-toscana-diego-ceretta-kevin-spagnolo/111406/?e=1919074&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-diego-ceretta-kevin-spagnolo/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260425T152553
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana – Diego Ceretta & Martina Consonni
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URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-diego-ceretta-martina-consonni-2/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260311
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260312
DTSTAMP:20260425T152553
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana – Diego Ceretta & Martina Consonni
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URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-diego-ceretta-martina-consonni/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260319
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260320
DTSTAMP:20260425T152553
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana – Emmanuel Tjeknavorian & Jeremias Fliedl
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\n\nEmmanuel Tjeknavorian & Jeremias Fliedl in a captivating program intertwining Nordic intensity\, classical lyricism\, and Beethovenian brilliance graces the stage. \nEmmanuel Tjeknavorian\, an Austrian born in 1995\, originally a violinist\, has now also made a name in conducting as the Music Director of the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano. His performance style is marked by energetic gestures\, a clear vision\, and narrative sensitivity. The concert opens with Jean Sibelius’s Morte di Mélisande\, a piece from a suite inspired by Maeterlinck’s symbolist drama. This work offers a few minutes of suspended\, transparent music filled with fatalism and melancholy. \nNext\, the audience is treated to Franz Joseph Haydn’s Concerto No. 2 in D major for cello and orchestra\, composed in the 1780s. This elegant and brilliant piece thrives on the interplay between virtuosity and grace. It is performed by Jeremias Fliedl\, a young Austrian cellist renowned for the natural intensity of his phrasing and his attention to timbral quality. \nThe concert concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4 in B‐flat Major Op. 60\, composed in 1806 between the Third and Fifth symphonies. This luminous and compact work\, while less dramatic\, is equally profound\, constructed with architectural intelligence and infectious vitality. \n\n\nOrchestra della Toscana Emmanuel Tjeknavorian & Jeremias Fliedl program\n\nJean Sibelius – Pelléas et Mélisande Op. 46\nFranz Joseph Haydn – Cello Concerto No. 2 in D major\nLudwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 4 Op. 60\n\nProgram is subject to change \n\n\nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here.\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/orchestra-della-toscana-emmanuel-tjeknavorian-jeremias-fliedl/111412/?e=1919080&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-emmanuel-tjeknavorian-jeremias/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana – Easter Concert: Min Gyu Song & Simon Zhu
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\n\nExperience the brilliance of two masterpieces in a captivating Easter concert\, embracing energy\, inventiveness\, and freshness. Guiding this concert is Min Gyu Song\, a talented young conductor from South Korea. Known for his precise and fluid style\, Song has rapidly gained prominence in Europe after his 2023 victory at the Malko competition in Copenhagen. \nThe evening begins with Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s Violin Concerto No. 5 in A major\, K 219\, famously dubbed ‘Türkish’ for its finale echoing Ottoman bands. Written in 1775\, this concerto stands out among Mozart’s works for its theatricality\, blending lyrical beauty with dazzling passages. Simon Zhu\, a gifted German violinist of Chinese descent born in 2001\, brings this piece to life. Winner of the 2023 Paganini Competition\, Zhu is lauded for his maturity\, precision\, and commanding stage presence. \nThe Easter concert concludes with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8 in F major\, Op. 93—a symphony rich with rhythmic humor and playful allusions yet filled with dynamic energy. This performance is a perfect Easter send‐off\, merging strict discipline with joyful expression. \nProgram\nWolfgang Amadeus Mozart – Violin Concerto No. 5 K 219 ‘Turkish’\nLudwig van Beethoven – Symphony No. 8 Op. 93 \nProgram is subject to change \nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here. \n\n\n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/orchestra-della-toscana-easter-concert-min-gyu-song-simon-zhu/111415/?e=1919083&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-easter-concert-min-gyu-song-simon-zhu/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260416
DTSTAMP:20260425T152553
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana – Erina Yashima & Elly Suh
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Orchestra della Toscana – Erina Yashima & Elly Suh \nEmbrace the orchestral lightness through three unique approaches\, encompassing popular energy\, Slavic lyricism\, and theatrical freshness. At the helm is Erina Yashima\, a distinguished German conductor of Japanese descent. Formerly an assistant to Riccardo Muti at the Chicago Symphony and Yannick Nézet‐Séguin at the Philadelphia Orchestra\, she served as First Kapellmeister at the Komische Oper in Berlin from 2022 to 2024\, known for her decisive gestures\, clarity\, and narrative flair. \nThe journey begins with György Ligeti’s Concert Românesc\, crafted in 1951. This brief\, vibrant composition draws inspiration from traditional Eastern European music\, showcasing the composer’s penchant for vivid colors and irregular patterns. Central to the program is Antonín Dvořák’s Concerto for Violin and Orchestra\, a piece characterized by expansive melodic range\, romantic vigor\, and Bohemian charm. It features Elly Suh\, a Korean‐born American violinist celebrated for her sound purity and the poetic depth of her interpretations. \nThe concert concludes with Georges Bizet’s Symphony in C major\, a masterpiece composed at the age of seventeen. This effervescent work\, influenced by Gounod and Rossini\, brims with creativity and youthful exuberance. \nOrchestra della Toscana – Erina Yashima & Elly Suh Program\nGyörgy Ligeti – Concert Românesc\nAntonín Dvořák – Violin Concerto Op. 53\nGeorges Bizet – Symphony in C major \nProgram is subject to change \nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/orchestra-della-toscana-erina-yashima-elly-suh/111418/?e=1919086&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-erina-yashima-elly-suh/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260524
DTSTAMP:20260425T152553
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Bizet's Carmen
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\nGeorges Bizet’s Carmen with the libretto by Henri Meilhac and Ludovic Halévy is among the most famous compositions in the repertoire! \nThe soldier Don José helps Carmen to escape from prison because he has fallen in love with the beautiful gypsy. But\, his love brings him into difficulties\, because Escamillo\, the famous bull fighter\, is also madly in love with Carmen. Finally\, Don José stands caught between two woman and two social classes – exciting Carmen on one side\, and loyal Micaela on the other side. \nBizet’s Carmen opera in four acts will be performed by four singers in costumes\, accompanied by piano\, in the intimate setting of the Anglican Church of Florence\, every act will be explained in English. \n\nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/bizets-carmen-at-st-marks-anglican-church-in-florence/111564/?e=1926852&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-bizets-carmen/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260508
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Orchestra della Toscana - Diego Ceretta
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]\n\nConductor Diego Ceretta presents a rare mix of works: Webern’s romantic ‘Langsamer Satz’\, Strauss’ playful Duet‐Concertino for clarinet and bassoon with soloists Emilio Checchini and Umberto Codecà\, and Mendelssohn’s vibrant First Symphony. \n\n\n Orchestra della Toscana – Diego Ceretta Program\n\nAnton Webern – Langsamer Satz\nRichard Strauss – Duet‐Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon\nFelix Mendelssohn Bartholdy – Symphony No. 1 Op. 11\n\nProgram is subject to change \n\nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/orchestra-della-toscana-diego-ceretta/103354/?e=1919089&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/concert-orchestra-della-toscana-diego-ceretta/
LOCATION:Teatro Verdi\, Via Ghibellina\, 99\, Florence\, FI\, 50122\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260705
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SUMMARY:[CONCERT] Madama Butterfly
DESCRIPTION:[vc_row type=”in_container” full_screen_row_position=”middle” column_margin=”default” column_direction=”default” column_direction_tablet=”default” column_direction_phone=”default” scene_position=”center” text_color=”dark” text_align=”left” row_border_radius=”none” row_border_radius_applies=”bg” overflow=”visible” overlay_strength=”0.3″ gradient_direction=”left_to_right” shape_divider_position=”bottom” bg_image_animation=”none”][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”2/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid”][vc_column_text css=”” text_direction=”default”]Enjoy Puccini’s ‘Madama Butterfly’ in the intimate setting of St. Mark’s English Church in Florence! \n‘After seeing a performance of the one‐act play ‘Madame Butterfly’ in 1900\, Puccini conceived an idea of adapting it for an opera. This poignant tragedy about the love between a Japanese girl and an American sailor became the three‐act opera that premiered at Milan’s La Scala Opera Theatre in 1904. To add an element of realism\, Puccini vigorously researched Japanese music and his librettist\, Illica\, even travelled to Japan. \nMadama Butterfly Act 1\nNagasaki\, Japan. Pinkerton\, an officer in the American Navy\, has arranged to take a Japanese wife\, Cio‐Cio San. Sharpless\, the American consul\, advises Pinkerton that his actions are hasty\, but Pinkerton ignores this advice.\nCio‐Cio San is the 15 year old daughter of a samurai family. Her father committed ritual suicide rather than face dishonour\, ruining the family. Cio‐Cio San is pleased at her upcoming wedding\, and has secretly become a Christian to please her new husband. Her relatives\, who are Buddhist\, sever connections with her due to her conversion. Pinkerton consoles his bride. \nMadama Butterfly Act 2\nPinkerton returned to America three years ago. Cio‐Cio San believes that he will return. Sharpless visits her with a letter from Pinkerton\, but can’t bring himself to reveal the contents of the letter\, seeing her happiness with her child and her hope. Sharpless leaves\, and Cio‐Cio San confirms that an American battleship to which Pinkerton is assigned is entering port at Nagasaki. She radiantly awaits his return. \nMadama Butterfly Act 3\nCio‐Cio San has a sleepless night\, but Pinkerton doesn’t come. While she and the child rest\, Pinkerton and Pinkerton’s ‘real’ wife\, Kate\, appear in front of the house. Cio‐Cio San’s maid\, Suzuki\, tells them of Cho‐cho‐san’s innocent belief in a happy future. Pinkerton is filled with regret\, and quickly departs leaving Kate to talk to Cio‐Cio San. When Cio‐Cio San sees Kate\, everything becomes clear to her. Kate offers to take in Pinkerton’s child\, but Cio‐Cio San refuses unless Pinkerton comes himself to take his child. Pinkerton returns\, but too late — Cio‐Cio San has already committed ritual sicide\, killing herself with her father’s dagger. \nPuccini’s ravishing music includes some of the most famous and moving arias and duets in the repertoire. \nCheck out more events in Florence on our main events page here. \n[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=”no-extra-padding” column_padding_tablet=”inherit” column_padding_phone=”inherit” column_padding_position=”all” column_element_direction_desktop=”default” column_element_spacing=”default” centered_text=”true” desktop_text_alignment=”default” tablet_text_alignment=”default” phone_text_alignment=”default” background_color_opacity=”1″ background_hover_color_opacity=”1″ column_backdrop_filter=”none” column_shadow=”none” column_border_radius=”none” column_link_target=”_self” column_position=”default” gradient_direction=”left_to_right” overlay_strength=”0.3″ width=”1/3″ tablet_width_inherit=”default” animation_type=”default” bg_image_animation=”none” border_type=”simple” column_border_width=”none” column_border_style=”solid” column_padding_type=”default” gradient_type=”default”][nectar_btn size=”large” open_new_tab=”true” button_style=”regular” button_color_2=”Accent-Color” solid_text_color_override=”#ffffff” icon_family=”none” text=”TICKETS & INFO” url=”https://www.classictic.com/en/city/florence-t16/madama-butterfly/111567/?e=1926870&r=1430687″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
URL:https://www.florencewise.com/event/madama-butterfly/
LOCATION:St Mark’s Anglican Church\, Via Maggio\, 16\, Florence\, FI\, 50125\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Concerts
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