MiTo SettembreMusica 2016: A Monothematic Turn to Classical Music
The MiTo SettembreMusica festival, connecting Milan and Turin, has undergone a transformation with Nicola Campogrande as its new artistic director. The 2016 festival shifts from a multilingual format to a singular focus on classical music, centering around the theme "Padri e figli" (Fathers and Sons). This year's program highlights musical heritage, including a performance by pianist Andrea Lucchesini alongside the Elementi dell'Orchestra Giovanile Italiana featuring works by Schumann and Brahms. Scheduled from September 2 to 22, it begins at Teatro Regio in Turin on September 2 and continues at Teatro alla Scala in Milan on September 3 with "Debussy recasted" performed by the London Symphony Orchestra under Gianandrea Noseda. New additions include educational programs and an "Opening Singing" on September 10 in Milan and September 11 in Turin, with ticket prices remaining affordable.
Key facts
- MiTo SettembreMusica 2016 becomes monothematic, focusing solely on classical music.
- Nicola Campogrande is the new artistic director.
- Theme for 2016 is 'Padri e figli' (Fathers and Sons).
- Festival runs September 2–22, 2016, in Milan and Turin.
- Opening concert: London Symphony Orchestra conducted by Gianandrea Noseda.
- Closing concert: 'Jobim o Villa-Lobos?' with Toquinho.
- New educational initiatives include pre-concert introductions and surtitles.
- Opening Singing events on September 10 in Milan and September 11 in Turin.
- Ticket prices are equal in both cities for the first time.
- Festival founded in Turin in 1978, twinned with Milan since 2007.
Entities
Artists
- Nicola Campogrande
- Luciano Berio
- Pierre Boulez
- György Ligeti
- Arvo Pärt
- Steve Reich
- Andrea Lucchesini
- Gianandrea Noseda
- Toquinho
- Scarlatti
- Mozart
- Bach
- Wagner
- Liszt
- Schumann
- Brahms
- Rachmaninov
- Debussy
- Jobim
- Villa-Lobos
Institutions
- MiTo SettembreMusica
- Teatro Regio di Torino
- Teatro alla Scala
- London Symphony Orchestra
- Elementi dell'Orchestra Giovanile Italiana
- Fondazione Scuola di Musica di Fiesole
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Turin
- Piazza Duomo
- Piazza San Carlo