MusHic et Nunc

MusHic et Nunc: Chamber Music in Montalcino

In the village of Montalcino, home of Brunello wine and a hilltop jewel in the province of Siena, MusHic et Nunc is the festival that brings chamber music within the historic walls of the Fortress. For four evenings in late July, the charming Fortress Gardens transform into an open-air concert hall, where great classical music engages with ancient stone and the landscape of the Val d'Orcia.

Young Talents from the Franci Conservatory

The heart of the festival lies in the young talents of Italian classical music, mostly students and graduates of the Rinaldo Franci Conservatory of Siena, which organizes the event alongside the historic Società Filarmonica G. Puccini of Montalcino. It is a precious opportunity to hear emerging performers destined for concert careers in an intimate setting of great artistic quality.

A Varied and Refined Program

Each evening offers a different ensemble and repertoire: from saxophone and percussion duos to violin and piano recitals, and from baroque ensembles to large wind orchestras. The program spans the masterpieces of the European chamber repertoire, featuring composers such as Brahms, Debussy, Respighi, Bach, and Handel, and traditionally closes with a spectacular performance by a wind orchestra.

• Evening concerts in the Fortress Gardens, usually starting at 9:00 PM
• Chamber ensembles and wind orchestras
• Classical and contemporary repertoire
• Accessible to a wide audience, including residents and tourists

Part of InFortezza d'Estate

MusHic et Nunc is part of the InFortezza d'Estate series, the program that enlivens the center of Montalcino with cinema, music, theater, and cultural meetings, promoted by the Municipality of Montalcino and the Fondazione Territoriale Brunello di Montalcino. For those visiting Tuscany in the summer, it is an occasion to combine listening to great music with discovering one of the most beautiful villages in the region, amidst Brunello tastings and views of the Sienese hills.