Mousikè Festival
The international festival of the Fiesole School of Music, featuring masterclasses and world-class performers
About Mousikè
A festival born from the school
The Mousikè Festival is the flagship musical event promoted by the Fiesole School of Music Foundation (ETS), one of Italy's most prestigious educational institutions, based in the 17th-century Villa La Torraccia in the town of Fiesole (Province of Florence, Tuscany). The name draws from the Greek expression mousikè téchne, the art of the Muses, which for the ancients encompassed all arts of sound and movement. It is a statement of intent: here, music is not just a performance, but an encounter between generations, between internationally acclaimed masters and young musicians in training.
Between Fiesole, Pratolino, and Florence
Mousikè is a widespread festival that inhabits various evocative locations across the Florentine territory. The heart of the event lies in Fiesole, between the Sinopoli Auditorium and the Limonaia of Villa La Torraccia, but concerts also travel to the Red Hall of the Medici Park in Pratolino (Villa Demidoff, Municipality of Vaglia) and the grand theaters of Florence, from the Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino to the Teatro Verdi, Teatro Niccolini, and Sala Vanni. This mobile geography allows audiences to experience music in both monumental settings and intimate spaces, nestled in the rolling hills of Tuscany.
Masters and young talents on the same stage
The formula that makes Mousikè special is the close bond between concerts and spring masterclasses, during which world-class performers work side-by-side with the School's students. The audience thus witnesses not only the performances of great soloists but also the open rehearsals of the Italian Youth Orchestra, a true training ground for the next generation of national concert performers. It is a rare experience that reveals the work behind the scenes and the energy of cross-generational transmission.
A program of international scope
Mousikè brings together some of the most important names on the global classical scene: conductors, violinists, cellists, singers, and pianists who stop in Fiesole to share their repertoire and experience. Alongside the great interpreters, the School's ensembles and its vocal and early music departments take the stage, balancing classical tradition with a contemporary perspective.
An accessible event
In line with the School's educational and social mission, Mousikè keeps ticket prices affordable, designed to introduce new audiences to great music. The festival traditionally concludes with the Music Festival (Festa della Musica), a collective event with free admission that celebrates the shared value of making music together. For those visiting Florence and its surroundings, Mousikè is an opportunity to discover the hills of Fiesole not just as a scenic destination, but as an authentic sound laboratory of Tuscany.
Mousikè — edition 2026
The second edition of the Mousikè Festival (April 29 - June 24, 2026) confirms the formula linking concerts to the spring masterclasses of the Fiesole School of Music. Over twenty events animate the Limonaia of Villa La Torraccia, the Red Hall of the Medici Park of Pratolino, and the main theaters of Florence.
Among the most anticipated moments are the concerts of the Italian Youth Orchestra conducted by Antonio Pappano, performances by violinists Sergeij Krylov and Carolin Widmann, cellists Miklós Perényi and Tanja Tetzlaff, and soprano Maria Agresta. The festival closes on June 24 with the free-entry Music Festival.
Programme Mousikè 2026
April
- April 29, 8:00 PM — Sala Vanni, Florence: Sergeij Krylov and school talents (violin) — 12 €
- April 30, 8:30 PM — Auditorium Rogers, Scandicci: Weber, with Calogero Palermo (clarinet), Andrea Zucco (bassoon), Galilei Orchestra conducted by Edoardo Rosadini — 5 €
May
- May 3, 11:00 AM — Pratolino Park: masterclass and concert by Sebastian Klinger (cello) — 5 €
- May 6, 8:00 PM — Pratolino Park: Florian Donderer (violin) and Tanja Tetzlaff (cello) — 5 €
- May 10, 11:00 AM — Pratolino Park: Trio Orion — 5 €
- May 16, 8:00 PM — Pratolino Park: chamber music, various ensembles — 5 €
- May 19, 8:00 PM — Pratolino Park: Carolin Widmann (violin) — 5 €
- May 23, 3:00 PM — Teatro Donizetti, Bergamo: open rehearsal of the Italian Youth Orchestra with Alexander Lonquich (piano) and Antonio Pappano — free entry
- May 24, 8:00 PM — Teatro del Maggio, Florence: Italian Youth Orchestra, Lonquich and Antonio Pappano — 20-40 €
- May 27, 8:00 PM — Pratolino Park: Fiesole Winds, academic wind ensemble — 5 €
- May 31, 5:00 PM — Teatro del Maggio, Florence: Italian Youth Orchestra conducted by Dayner Tafur-Díaz — 15 €
June
- June 5, 5:00 PM — Villa La Torraccia: open rehearsal with CellOctet and cellist Dillon — 5 €
- June 5, 8:00 PM — Villa La Torraccia: Miklós Perényi (cello) — 5 €
- June 6, 8:00 PM — Limonaia of Villa La Torraccia: Barnabás Kelemen (violin) — 5 €
- June 10, 8:00 PM — Villa La Torraccia: Maria Agresta (soprano) — 5 €
- June 14, 5:00 PM — Villa La Torraccia: Cimarosa, La vanità delusa, vocal department directed by Tarantino — 5 €
- June 17, 8:00 PM — Pratolino Park: tribute to Álvaro Company with three school guitarists — 5 €
- June 18, 8:00 PM — Pratolino Park: Rafael Rosenfeld (cello) — 5 €
- June 20, 6:00 PM — Teatro Niccolini, Florence: Young Handel in Italy, Valeria La Grotta (soprano), Modo Antiquo ensemble directed by Federico Maria Sardelli — 12 €
- June 20, 8:30 PM — Teatro Verdi, Florence: Stravinsky, Oedipus Rex, Galilei Orchestra conducted by Edoardo Rosadini — 5 €
- June 24 — Villa La Torraccia: Music Festival with Vera Martínez-Mehner (violin), Christian Poppen (viola) and Alexander Lonquich — free entry
The program is subject to change; please check the official Fiesole School of Music website for updates.
Highlights Mousikè 2026
Prices Mousikè 2026
Practical information — Mousikè
Getting there
Fiesole is about 8 km from Florence and can be reached by bus via ATAF line no. 7 from Florence (Santa Maria Novella Station and Piazza San Marco). By car, follow the SP54 towards Fiesole; Villa La Torraccia is located at Via delle Fontanelle 24, in the hamlet of San Domenico. Concerts at the Medici Park of Pratolino (Villa Demidoff) are in the Municipality of Vaglia, accessible by car along the SP65 del Mugello.
Tickets
Most concerts have a ticket price of approximately 5 euros; events in the major theaters of Florence have higher prices (up to 40 euros for Italian Youth Orchestra concerts). The final Music Festival is free to attend. Information and reservations are available on the Fiesole School of Music website.
Tips
For evening concerts in parks and villas, comfortable clothing is recommended. We advise arriving early, especially for free events, as seating can fill up quickly.
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Where does it take place — Mousikè
Villa La Torraccia - Scuola di Musica di Fiesole
Via delle Fontanelle 24, 50014 Fiesole