clevenger

Stefan Dohr is amazing. Nice high E.

In Tuscany (Italy) classes will be held from 20 to 26 August by teachers of international standing.

The Festival Santa Fiora in Musica is promoted by the Town Council of Santa Fiora and organised by the Association Santa Fiora in Musica, a Florence-based association.

Artistic Director and principal horn of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Luca Benucci, has since the inauguration of the Festival been responsible for planning a wide range of quality events. The VIII Festival promises an exploration of acoustic and visual sensations.

The Festival is a major cultural event for Santa Fiora, our medieval town at an altitude of 800 metres, the surrounding district of Monte Amiata and for the young musicians from Italy taking part in advanced courses held by players hailing from some of the world's greatest orchestras and conservatoires. Local people, music lovers and tourists all have the chance to listen to these events free of charge.

Courses take place in local schools and the concerts are held in some of the town's most charming locations, including the fish pond and parish church, with its extraordinary della Robbia ceramics, and the Cloisters of the Monastero della Selva, all renowned for their spectacular architecture and ideal acoustics. Concerts are also held in the town's many squares.

Horn faculty for the event includes Dale Clevenger of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.

For more information visit http://www.santafiorainmusica.com/ or contact italianbrassweek@libero.it