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Music and Cultural Events Happening Across Europe in August and Early October 2025
Get ready for a summer filled with music and culture as various events take place across Europe. Here's a roundup of some of the most exciting happenings:
Pienza, Italy
Pienza, a UNESCO World Heritage city, will be hosting a concert on the 14th of August at its Duomo. The Siena Cathedral Choir will perform a sacred program, combining 16th century music by Palestrina with contemporary music by Arvo Pärt. The event is part of the summer festival of the Sienese Accademia Chigiana.
On a cultural note, Pienza is also known for its Festa del Cacio, a festival celebrating local cheese and culture, which typically takes place in September.
San Teodoro, Sardinia
The Time in Jazz festival is taking place in San Teodoro, with the final event scheduled for the 16th of August. The concert will feature Paolo Fresu's trumpet and his Devil Quartet.
Salzburg, Austria
While specific dates for 2025 are not provided, Salzburg is famous for its classical music festivals, such as the Salzburg Festival, which typically runs from late July to late August.
Glyndebourne, England
Glyndebourne is known for its opera festival, but specific dates for musical events in August or early October 2025 are not detailed. However, on the 15th, Robin Ticciati, the Festival's musical director, will direct the London Philharmonic Orchestra.
On the 15th and 16th, "Falstaff", by Verdi, will be shown, and on the 16th, "The Marriage of Figaro", by Mozart, will be performed. On the 17th, "Káťa Kabanová", by Janáček, will be shown with the staging of Damiano Michieletto.
Vienna, Austria
The Vienna Philharmonic will be directed by Muti on the 15th, 16th, and 17th, performing Schubert's Symphony No. 4 and Bruckner's Mass No. 3.
For those seeking more music and culture, nearby areas offer additional events. In Tuscany, for instance, the Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi music festival took place from July 27 to August 1. Other music festivals in Tuscany include the Lucca Summer Festival, Pistoia Blues Festival, and Puccini Festival.
Stay tuned for more updates on these events and others as we approach the summer months! For comprehensive information, it's advisable to check local event listings or official festival websites for each location.
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