Classical Venues / Classical World / Music Destinations
07 Feb 2020
A visit to the Arena di Verona can be the experience of a lifetime for opera lovers and newcomers alike. The massive ancient Roman structure, warmed by the Italian sun, comes alight on summer evenings, resonating with the rich sounds of grand opera at its biggest and most extrovert, and illuminated by the gentle glow of the candles handed to audience members as they enter as much as by the vivid stage lights.
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Music Destinations
21 Oct 2019
Not only do German cities offer up oft-idyllic celebration settings, but each market brings its own special take on the beloved tradition. We invite you to explore a few favorites across five cities.
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Classical Venues / Music Destinations
13 Jun 2018
Arias and elephants, grand scale, grand opera – everything about the Arena di Verona speaks of spectacle and exuberant excess. The 2016 season provides a particularly special occasion, reviving the vast 1913 production than inaugurated the Arena as an operatic landmark.
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Classical World / Music Destinations
03 Jul 2017
Search for the soundtrack of the Italian summer and you will surely find opera. Journey through the stunning landscape and architecture of Italy this summer to experience the legendary works of Italian composers.
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Classical World / Music Destinations
03 Jul 2017
Refresh yourself after a hot summer's day in Spain by experiencing the magical nights of music. From open-air festivals to intimate flamenco performances, enjoy classical and traditional concerts the perfect way with cool summer nights in the treasured venues of Spain.
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Editor’s Choice / Music Destinations
05 May 2017
With a stunning natural location boasting the Swiss landscape, the Andermatt Swiss Alps Classics presents an impressive summer program featuring performances by internationally renowned musicians.
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Music Destinations
19 Mar 2017
As winter cedes its way to spring, Berlin graces yet again the season of renewal with a refreshing variety of concerts and premieres. Springtime in Berlin is not merely a matter...
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Music Destinations
18 Mar 2017
Discover the festive atmosphere through the palace tours and concerts inside the Schönbrunn Orangerie, where musical fests took place during the Habsburg period.
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Classical World / Music Destinations
17 Mar 2017
Alongside the Budapest Spring Festival, numerous concerts take place throughout the city during the springtime. Budapest invites visitors and locals to bask in the city's creative charms and fantastic gastronomy this spring season.
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Classical World / Music Destinations
14 Mar 2017
The Bologna Festival offers the perfect opportunity to familiarize oneself with the artistic depth of the first Italian city honored as a UNESCO Creative City of Music.
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Music Destinations
18 Jan 2017
As February slowly fades away, step out from the winter blues and into the magic of the Venice Carnival. The Carnival — il Carnevale di Venezia — fills the beautiful...
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Music Destinations
11 Aug 2016
Soaring towers, gentle hills, cypress trees, and olive groves. Tuscany has been practically synonymous with romance for generations of travelers. From the effusive poetry of Goethe to the picturesque novels of D.H. Lawrence, foreigners from near and far have been entranced for centuries by the verdant landscapes and cultural treasures of Tuscany, Italy.
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Music Destinations
12 May 2016
The castles of France inspire dreams of other eras, of summertime strolls through courtly gardens and elegant entertainment. The Opéra en Plein Air Festival gives opera fans the opportunity to indulge these fantasies with a healthy addition of contemporary flair.
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Classical World / Music Destinations
22 Apr 2016
The overriding theme of the 39th Dresden Music Festival, which begins this year on May 5th, is “Time” and the program of the 2016 festival reads like a “best of” list of classical music today.
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