Venice Classic BLOG
From July 15 to September 15, 2025, the 43rd edition of the Portogruaro International Music Festival will take place. The theme Modulazioni. Il continuum della musica shapes a wide-ranging and interdisciplinary program featuring world-renowned artists, intersections with jazz, opera, electronic music, and crossover projects.
From 9 October 2025 to 7 May 2026, the Orchestra di Padova e del Veneto celebrates 60 years of activity with an exceptional concert season, curated by artistic and music director Marco Angius: 14 events ranging from classical and romantic repertoire to world premieres, featuring international artists such as Silvia Careddu, Ilya Gringolts, Fazil Say, Arsenii Moon, Anna Kravtchenko, Maya Oganyan, Maurizio Baglini, Giovanni Andrea Zanon, Fabio Biondi and many others.
A previously unperformed opera by Antonio Smareglia, a tribute to major opera figures, and a series of events dedicated to the renowned librettist Luigi Illica: from 9 to 12 July 2025, Castell’Arquato (PC) will become a charming open-air stage for the twelfth edition of the Festival Illica, under the artistic direction of Jacopo Brusa.
On Saturday 12 July 2025 St. Mark’s Square will once again turn into an open-air stage to host Cavalleria rusticana by Pietro Mascagni: a major event presented by Teatro La Fenice, conducted by Rico Saccani and featuring an internationally acclaimed cast. An unmissable evening in the heart of Venice, where history, music and passion meet.
Una Viola d’Amore is the title and the heart of the upcoming event at Antiruggine in Riese Pio X (TV): an evening of music, stories, and life experiences featuring Danilo Rossi, an extraordinary performer and former principal viola of Teatro alla Scala for 36 years, joined by pianist Stefano Bezziccheri, his trusted companion in music and beyond.
Tutti all'opera: this is the title of the 21st edition of the Gioie Musicali Festival, the international youth festival that, until July 13, 2025, brings concerts, performances, masterclasses, and workshops to Asolo and other towns in the Veneto region. A showcase for young talents and acclaimed performers.