The Como Città della Musica Festival returns from June 29 to July 16, 2023, bringing music, opera and dance performances to the city of Como.
The Festival will feature a series of events at the Arena of Teatro Sociale di Como, welcoming audiences back to this iconic venue after ten years.
The Festival was founded on the belief that culture plays a fundamental role in the development and growth of the city.
16th Edition of the Como Città della Musica Festival
The 2023 edition is dedicated to stars and celestial bodies, with the theme “The Stars Will Shine Above Us” (Su noi gli astri brilleranno).
The first opera to be staged, on June 29, July 1 and July 3, will be Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida.
Director Alessio Pizzech presents a vision of Aida suspended between time and space, moving between a mythical past and a postmodern future.
Another key figure in the production will be conductor Enrico Lombardi.
On Tuesday, July 4, the Arceus String Quartet will perform two Candlelight concerts, offering live music in an atmospheric candlelit setting.
Two performances are scheduled: the first, at 9:00 PM, will pay tribute to Ennio Morricone, while the second, at 11:00 PM, will celebrate the music of Queen.
On Saturday, July 8, the world of classical dance comes to Como with the Ballet Company of Teatro alla Scala, directed by Manuel Legris, for an evening of outstanding performances.
On Sunday, July 9, the Festival will celebrate Italian music with Eugenio Finardi, accompanied by pianist Mirko Signorile and saxophonist Raffaele Casarano.
On Tuesday, July 11, the Milan Symphony Orchestra will perform a tribute concert to legendary film composer John Williams.
From Star Wars to Harry Potter, some of his most famous and beloved film scores will fill the city of Como with music.
On Friday, July 14, the Artemis Danza company will present the national premiere of Fellini’s Circus (Circo di Fellini).
Dance and circus arts will come together in a magical atmosphere filled with poetry and emotion.
On Saturday, July 15, Irene Grandi will take the stage for a tribute concert to blues music, featuring songs from the 1960s through to the 1990s.
The 16th edition of the Festival will conclude on Sunday, July 16, with a grand celebration.
Visitors will be able to enjoy street food and drinks, take part in activities and purchase souvenirs from the various stands set up inside the Arena.
How to Attend the Como Città della Musica Festival
To attend the Festival, visitors were required to purchase tickets at the box office located at Piazza Verdi 1, Como, or online through the official Festival website.
The Piazza Verdi ticket office opening hours were:
• Tuesday and Thursday: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• Wednesday and Friday: 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
• Saturday: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
But the Festival doesn’t end there.
A wide range of special events will also take place as part of “Intorno al Festival” (Around the Festival).
Admission to these events was completely free and open to everyone, although tickets still had to be reserved through the official Festival website.
In addition to the Arena of Teatro Sociale, performances will take place in beautiful locations throughout the city of Como.
Information and Contacts
For further information and updates about the event, visit the official Como Città della Musica Festival Facebook page.
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