Winner of the 2025 International Chopin Competition, pianist Eric Liu will make his Italian debut with the “Amici della Musica” at a recital on November 1 (Teatro della Pergola, 4 pm) in a program entirely dedicated to the Polish composer. Lu will interpret Chopin’s Nocturne op. 27, n. 1, characterized by a change of rhythm; one of his later masterpieces, Barcarola in F sharp major, op. 60; Mazukas (a musical style based on [...]
Currently displayed at Palazzo Strozzi through January 25, 2026, Fra Angelico’s masterpiece, Deposition of the Santa Trinita, has returned to the public eye after an extensive and intricate restoration project. Normally housed in the San Marco Museum, the artwork, is a major display in the current exhibition dedicated to the significant cornerstone in the artistic evolution of the artist, which showcases Beato Angelico’s innovative approach to religious painting. Originally commissioned between 1429 and [...]
Opening Sept. 13: FABBRICA EUROPA: International multidisciplinary arts festival. Various venues throughout Florence. Tickets are priced between €5-€25, and will be available for purchase online at ticketzone.it,or in person at Boxoffice sale points. Since 1994, Fabbrica Europa has provided a Florentine stage for the dynamic and multidisciplinary life of both the Italian and global avant-garde performing arts scenes. The numbers speak for themselves: Fabbrica Europa 2025 will feature 130 artists from 10 countries [...]
After an a 20-year absence, the cello virtuoso Yo-Yo Ma, recognized as one of the best of all time, is returning to Florence at the Teatro del Maggio on Saturday, June 14 at 6 pm in a co-production organized by the Amici della Musica and the Maggio Musicale Festival. Three classics of the cello repertoire will be featured in the program: three of six Johann Sebastian Bach’s suites for an unaccompanied cello: [...]
Of high quality and low environmental impact, PizzAgricola is an innovative project developed by Florence’s Bellagrò restaurant (piazza Ravenna 11) and supported by the Tuscany Region through funds from the Rural Development Programme (RDP) that has resulted in a pizza that is not only good for those who eat it but also good for the environment. PizzAgricola, presented on Monday, March 31 by Vice President and Councillor for Agriculture Stefania Saccardi alongside Gaia [...]
Amici della Musica Firenze’s concert season continues this Saturday, October 19, at 4 pm in the historic Teatro della Pergola. Jin Ju will perform her solos on the piano accompanied by the Virtuosi Italiani ensemble, with a program solely dedicated to Chopin. The pieces comprise Concerto No. 1 in E minor, for piano and orchestra, op. 11 and the Concerto No. 2 in F minor for piano and orchestra, op. 21 (chamber version). [...]
The British Institute Library hosts a talk in English every Wednesday at the British Institute Library (Lungarno Guiccardini 9) at 6 pm. To attend in person, one must send an email to bif@britishinstitute.it and pay €15 at the door. The lecture last roughly an hour, followed by questions and complementary wine and snacks are served afterwards. Otherwise the event is live streamed on Zoom with voluntary donations welcome. On Wednesday, October 9, the [...]
A couple of years ago, Michelin-star chef Vito Mollica chose to take a risk. In late June, 2023, that risk, the restaurant Chic Nonna, celebrated its first anniversary as Florence’s newest culinary destination. A year later the restaurant is consolidated on the Florence dining scene as Atto. In the heart of Florence, within the historic walls of the Palazzo Portinari Salviati, lies a culinary gem that transcends mere dining. Atto is a fine [...]
Until June 6, 2024: PRIMAVERA by ALLISON MALINSKY. NIKI (Netherlands Interuniversity Institute for Art History), Viale Torricelli 5, Florence (bus 11 or 12). Open Monday – Friday 9 am to 5:30 pm. Free entrance. NIKI celebrates the opening of its first exhibition in five years, La Primavera by artist-in-residence Allison Malinsky, which provides an opportunity to reconnect with nature in a unique and special way. The collection draws inspiration from Florentine masterpiece La [...]
Amici della Musica presents this season’s return of the Belcea String Quartet on Saturday, February 16 (4 pm), at Teatro della Pergola. Violinists Corina Belcea, Suyeon Kang, and Krzysztof Chorzelski combine their artistry with cellist Antoine Lederlin to create a harmonious blend of sound and emotion. The Belcea String Quartet is well versed in classical and contemporary composers. Their experience ranges from Mozart and Szymanowski to Guillaume Connesson and Julian Anderson. The versatility [...]
