Sounds of the Dolomites (Various dates between 28 June - 15 Septemer 2019)
Witness the very first opera ever to be performed in the Dolomites!
A phenomenal and unique combination of hiking, art and music, this festival offers you the chance to trek through the outstanding beauty of the Dolomites and enjoy an open air concert at the end as you approach the summit. The musicians who walk with you carry their instruments through the mountains before stopping at one of many locations be it a stunning waterfall, open field or babbling brook and take you on a musical journey through the ages. This incredible event features the some world class musicians including Italy's renowned cellist and composer Giovanni Sollima and Grammy nominated mandolist Avi Avital to name but a few. Featuring a combination of classical music, film scores, jazz and modern music, this festival is perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life and embrace the music of the mountains.
The Sounds of the Dolomites program has introduced a special event for its 25th anniversary this year: Dawn in the Dolomites. This concert will take place at 6 am each morning, bringing in the sparkling sunrise with the classical genius of various musicians as you take the Col Margherita cable car up to San Pelligrino to reach a secret and secluded location where the concert will take place.
Further into the season there is special Madonna di Campiglio week from 1st - 7th September which features a different performance each day in Madonna di Campiglio, famed for being one of the best ski resorts and summer hiking spots in the Trentino region. This string of performances is made extra special by its world music theme focused on Brazilian rhythms, sure to bring some colour to the already verdant mountain settings.
Tickets for these festivals are available from 15th April 2019 and can be purchased from www.fassa.com or for the Madonna di Campiglio week www.campigliodolomiti.it/specialweek
Sued-Tirol Jazz Festival Alto Adige (28 June - 7 July 2019)
Regarded as one of the most important Jazz festivals in Europe, eight day experience is certainly not one to be missed. The finest modern and classic jazz pieces are performed by internationally acclaimed artists in various open air venues of the South Tyrol's major towns. Utilizing the stunning mountain castles and manor houses, the venues create a refined and one of kind experience for music lovers of all ages.
Sounds of the Dolomites (30 June - 31 August 2019)
A phenomenal and unique combination of hiking, art and music, this festival offers you the chance to trek through the outstanding beauty of the Dolomites and enjoy an open air concert at the end as you approach the summit. The musicians who walk with you carry their instruments through the mountains before stopping at one of many locations be it a stunning waterfall, open field or babbling brook and take you on a musical journey through the ages. Featuring a combination of classical music, film scores, jazz and modern music, this festival is perfect for those wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of every day life and embrace the music of the mountains.
