EVENT NAME: 87th Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Festival
EVENT PLACE: Teatro del Maggio
EVENT DATE: from 13 April to 1 July 2025
EVENT DESCRIPTION:
The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino Festival is one of the oldest and most prestigious classical music and opera festivals in the world. Founded in 1933, it is held every year in Florence and is organized by the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. The event is known for its artistic excellence, combining symphonic music, opera, ballet and theater performances in a varied and world-class programme.
The 87th Festival del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino will be held from 13 April to 1 July 2025 at the Teatro del Maggio in Florence. The program includes a rich selection of operas, symphony concerts and ballets. Here are some of the main events:
Operas:
- Salome by Richard Strauss, from 13 to 27 April 2025, directed by Emma Dante.
- Der Junge Lord by Hans Werner Henze, from 25 to 31 May 2025.
- Aida by Giuseppe Verdi, from 19 June to 1 July 2025, conducted by Zubin Mehta.
Concerts:
- Requiem Mass by Giuseppe Verdi, 18 April 2025, conducted by Zubin Mehta.
- War Requiem by Benjamin Britten, May 3, 2025, directed by Diego Ceretta.
- Concert by the London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano, 10 June 2025.
Ballets:
- Roberto Bolle in "Caravaggio", ballet by Mauro Bigonzetti, from 9 to 11 May 2025.
For detailed information on the program, the purchase of tickets and subscriptions, you can visit the official website of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino.