Classic and More – Bassa Atesina Festival (concert in Termeno)

Classic and More in Termeno, along the Wine Road

Classic and More is a classical and chamber music festival that brings the Bassa Atesina (Unterland)—the southernmost part of the autonomous province of Bolzano in Trentino-Alto Adige—to life every summer. The festival was founded with the vision of taking great music beyond the traditional concert halls, bringing it into the civic centers, churches, and historic squares of this bilingual region. The Municipality of Termeno sulla strada del vino/Tramin an der Weinstraße is one of the festival's stops, hosting a concert in its Bürgerhaus, the town's Cultural Center.

An inter-municipal festival across nine Unterland towns

The unique character of Classic and More lies in its itinerant, inter-municipal nature. Born as a collaborative project between the towns of the Bassa Atesina, the festival unites nine municipalities—Ora, Bronzolo, Cortaccia, Cortina sulla Strada del Vino, Egna, Vadena, Salorno, Termeno, and Trodena—which take turns hosting the concerts. Each evening moves to a new location, allowing the audience to discover a different corner of the territory. In Termeno, the concert takes place in the Bürgerhaus, a space perfectly suited for chamber music, located in the heart of a town world-famous for its Gewürztraminer grapes.

Classical music in a new light

The festival is a project that bridges tradition and innovation: alongside evening concerts featuring major repertoire, the program includes educational events, evenings dedicated to families and young people, forays into dance, and performances that combine sound and imagery. At its core remains chamber music—string quartets, wind ensembles, trios, and soloists—with an artistic standard curated by the festival's directors, who have brought both South Tyrolean musicians and international guests to the Bassa Atesina over the years.

Free admission and a charitable spirit

One of the hallmarks of Classic and More is that it is free of charge: concerts are open to the public, with the option of a voluntary donation. On several evenings, part of the proceeds is donated to local charitable causes, such as supporting the local St. Vincent de Paul community. This approach makes the festival an accessible gateway to classical music for everyone—from families and young people to the elderly—and has made it a beloved appointment for the communities across the Unterland.

Termeno and the Wine Road

Located along the South Tyrolean Wine Road, amidst vineyards and apple orchards, Termeno sulla strada del vino/Tramin an der Weinstraße is a charming bilingual town, famous for its aromatic Gewürztraminer and its historic center featuring the Church of San Valentino. Attending a Classic and More concert at the Bürgerhaus means experiencing the most authentic side of South Tyrol: a region where Central European musical tradition meets Italian cultural vibrancy, all set within a landscape of rare beauty.