Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori
Also known as the Amici del Fortepiano (Friends of the Fortepiano), the Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori sponsors fortepiano concerts throughout the year.
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Florence has a lively classical music scene. The internationally famous annual Maggio Musicale lights up the musical calendar in early spring, and continues throughout most of the rest of the year. Fans of rock, pop, and hip-hop might be somewhat surprised by the absence of live acts that make it to town (for such offerings, traveling to Rome or Milan is often a necessity). What it lacks in contemporary music, however, it makes up for with its many theatrical offerings.
Amici della Musica
This organization sponsors classical and contemporary concerts at the Teatro della Pergola, Conservatorio "Luigi Cherubini," and Teatro Niccolini.
Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
The landmark Parco della Musica (Music Park) complex, designed by Paolo Desideri and associates, is the home of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino. You can purchase tickets for its symphony performances and operas directly at the box office, by phone or online.
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Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina
This orchestra performs various classical music concerts (many of them free) throughout the year at churches, villas, and museums. Past performances have filled Orsanmichele, the Bargello, and Santo Spirito Church with the orchestra's music.
Orchestra della Toscana
The concert season of the Orchestra della Toscana runs from November to June.
