Valle d'Itria Festival

The 51st edition of the Valle d'Itria Festival took place in Martina Franca from July 18 to August 3, 2025, and was the first curated by the new artistic director Silvia Colasanti, with the theme "War and Peace." The bill featured three operas: Tancredi by Rossini, opening on July 18 at the Palazzo Ducale courtyard (repeat performances on July 26, 29, and August 2); Owen Wingrave by Benjamin Britten in its first Italian performance; and L'enfant et les sortilèges by Ravel, in the chamber version curated by Didier Puntos, at the Chiostro di San Domenico (July 19, 21, 24, and 28). The program was enriched by symphonic and chamber concerts—including one conducted by Fabio Luisi featuring Shostakovich's Fourteenth Symphony—as well as meetings, open rehearsals for those under 25, and side activities.

The Operas

Tancredi (Rossini) — opening on July 18 at the Palazzo Ducale courtyard, repeat performances on July 26, 29, and August 2.

Owen Wingrave (Britten) — in its first Italian performance.

L'enfant et les sortilèges (Ravel) — chamber version curated by Didier Puntos, Chiostro di San Domenico, July 19, 21, 24, and 28.

Concerts

Among the concerts, one conducted by Fabio Luisi featuring Shostakovich's Fourteenth Symphony, as well as recitals, meetings, and open rehearsals reserved for those under 25.