Autumn 2024 in Salò promises to be rich with unmissable events, featuring a packed calendar of activities that span culture, art, music, and craftsmanship. The city offers a variety of opportunities for residents and visitors of all ages, aimed at enhancing the local heritage and providing new experiences. Here is a detailed overview of the main events scheduled.
September: Art Meets Literature
- September 26, 2024: Autumn kicks off with an exceptional theatrical performance. In the stunning setting of Piazza Duomo, Lucilla Giagnoni presents “Il Paradiso e Vergine Madre,” the Salò stop of the LeXGiornate Festival. In collaboration with the Fermi High School of Salò, the show begins at 9:00 PM. In case of bad weather, the event will be held at the Cinema Cristal. For ticket information, visit fondazionesoldano.com.
October: Music and Craftsmanship Unite
- October 5, 2024: October begins with the Soundrawing Project, an artistic journey that merges sound and drawing. Fabio Dondelli and Francesco Levi will perform “Canzoni a metà” under the direction of Anna Lisa Ghirardi. The show will take place in Piazza Angelo Zanelli at 8:45 PM, offering the audience an innovative and multisensory experience.
- October 6, 2024: Music continues to shine with a concert featuring Andrea Casarotto (double bass), Antonio D’Alessandro (guitar), and Alessandro Reni (guitar). The event will be held in the Sala dei Provveditori at the Town Hall at 6:00 PM, and entry will be free.
- October 13, 2024: For craft lovers, the Salò lakeside will host an entire day dedicated to creativity and craftsmanship with the exhibition “Between Creativity and Craftsmanship.” From 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM, visitors can admire and purchase high-quality handcrafted items, including sculptures, fashion accessories, home design, and jewelry.
- October 18, 2024: High school students from Salò will take center stage in the Inaugural Concert of the Salò Musical Afternoons, an event reserved for the city’s schools, kicking off a series of autumn concerts.
- October 20 and 27, 2024: The 22nd edition of the Salò Musical Afternoons will take place in the Sala dei Provveditori at 5:00 PM, offering participants a musical journey across multiple events.
November: Music, Literature, and Tradition
- November 3, 10, 17, and 24, 2024: The series of Musical Afternoons continues throughout November with weekly concerts in the Sala dei Provveditori, always at 5:00 PM, an opportunity to enjoy classical music in a unique atmosphere.
- November 6, 2024: A must-attend literary meeting will feature Claudia Parzani presenting her book “La Rivoluzione degli Outsider.” The event, organized by the Rotary Club Vallesabbia in collaboration with the Municipality of Salò, will take place in the Sala dei Provveditori at 6:00 PM.
- November 9, 2024: On the occasion of the San Carlo holiday, the Duomo di Salò will host an Opera Concert featuring the performance of Puccini’s “Suor Angelica.” The event, curated by the Salò City Band “Gasparo Bertolatti”, will begin at 8:30 PM, providing the audience with an immersion in lyrical tradition.
December: A Finale of Art and Music
- December 1, 2024: The year will conclude with the final event of the Salò Musical Afternoons, which will be held as usual in the Sala dei Provveditori at 5:00 PM.
Exhibitions at MU.SA: A Journey Through Art
For those passionate about visual arts, the MU.SA. Museum of Salò offers two significant exhibitions:
- “From Splendor to Uncertainties 1910-1950”: Stories from a private collection, extended until December 1, 2024.
- “Art in Motion/3”: New acquisitions from the Civic Collection of Drawings, available for viewing from September 24, 2024, to January 6, 2025.
Conclusions
Autumn in Salò promises a rich and varied cultural offering, with events ranging from classical music to theater, from craftsmanship to visual arts. A season that celebrates creativity and culture in all its forms, providing opportunities to discover and experience the city in a unique way. Just mark these dates in your calendar and join the events!
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