This weekend, Milan celebrates its identity as a cultural city with three truly unmissable classical concerts. In the setting of Villa Necchi, a concert honoring Beethoven and Ravel will be staged; at the Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato, a string quartet will perform the melodies of Russian composer Šostakóvič; and finally, at the Fabbrica del Vapore siterrà a tribute to the contemporary music of Kagel. Each location, from the elegant charm of Villa Necchi to the creative and modern aesthetics of the Fabbrica del Vapore, reflects a different facet of the city’s musical soul.
Friday, June 28: Beethoven, Kreisler and Ravel at Villa Necchi Campiglio
On Friday, June 28, the splendid Villa Necchi Campiglio, a jewel of Milanese rationalist architecture set in a historic garden, opens this weekend of classical music by hosting a concert for violin and piano dedicated to Beethoven, Kreisler and Ravel. The event could take place outdoors in the garden, or alternatively, in one of the villa’s elegant indoor halls. Here, the timeless notes of Beethoven and the brilliant melodies of Kreisler and Ravel will resound.
Prices: Full tickets cost €20, under-30s €10, and FAI members cost €15.Available here.
Saturday, June 29: Šostakóvič’s Night.
On Saturday, June 29, the Piccolo Teatro Studio Melato welcomes audiences for a concert dedicated to Šostakóvič, one of the greatest Russian composers of the 20th century, most famous for his 15 symphonies, numerous chamber works and concertos, many of which were written under pressure from the artistic impositions of the Soviet government. His symphonies, will be performed by more than one string quartet, and the intimate, modern atmosphere of the theater space will fully enhance the emotional depth of his compositions.
Prices: Full tickets cost €15, student tickets €5. Available here.
Sunday, June 30: Mauricio Kagel’s Exotica.
On Sunday, June 30, the Fabbrica del Vapore hosts Mauricio Kagel’s Exotica, a work that challenges the conventions of Western music by entrusting six performers with a myriad of often unknown “non-European” instruments. Creatively and provocatively, Kagel invites the musicians to reinvent sound on instruments never seen before, interweaving vocal parts and improvisation. The goal is to bring music back to its most primitive origins and question the concept of “exotic.” A truly one-of-a-kind performance.
Prices: tickets are available here