XX International Opera and Classical Music Festival, Thursday 17 and 24 September, Tuesday 8 December

Tribute to Maria Callas: Even in a moment of great uncertainty and difficulty, the Municipality of Sirmione has confirmed the XX Edition of the International Festival Homage to Maria Callas, albeit with fewer shows than in the past. Thanks to the commitment of the Artistic Director, Maestro Stefano Maffizzoni and all the musicians, Omaggio a Maria Callas presents a program of 3 important concerts of opera and classical music to celebrate the Divine.

Free admission for all concerts. Given the limited number of places, it is necessary to collect the entrance ticket at the Culture Office (tel. 030 9909184). The management of the audience will be carried out in compliance with the anti-Covid safety rules.

Thursday 17 September 2020, 9 pm
Church of San Francesco, Colombare
Grand Lyric Gala
with the winners of the III edition of the Giulio Fregosi International Opera Singing Competition
Concert master: Angiolina Sensale
Presents: Michele Nocera
Giorgia Rotolo, soprano, Ola Rafalo, alto, Oronzo D’Urso, tenor, Matteo Jin, baritone
Dedicated to the memory of Cav. Office Master Sergio Maffizzoni
Tickets available at the Culture Office of the Municipality of Sirmione from Monday 7 September.

Thursday 24 September 2020, 9 pm
Church of Santa Maria della Neve
The Lyric Lounge from the 18th to the 20th century
Daniela Stigliano, soprano, Laura Beltrametti, Ennio Poggi, 4 hands piano
Music by W. A. Mozart, G. Verdi, G. Puccini, M. Ravel
Tickets available at the Culture Office of the Municipality of Sirmione from Monday 14 September.

Tuesday 8 December 2020, 4 pm
Church of Santa Maria Immacolata
Harps at the Opera
Donata Mattei, Duccio Lombardi, Federica Sainaghi, Davide Burani, harps
Music by A. Vivaldi, G. Verdi, G. Puccini
Dedicated to the Blessed Benedetta Bianchi Porro