This
year marks the 10th anniversary this exciting festival that brings together
young musicians from all over the world for a program ranging from baroque to
contemporary. Every year, 1300 young musicians from 15 to 20 orchestras perform
three or four concerts each and have the chance to play alongside renowned
soloists. Each orchestra performs its first concert in the main festival venue
in Florence-the Chiesa di Santo Stefano al Ponte (near the Ponte Vecchio), the
other concerts take place at venues throughout Tuscany and other regions. For
more information and program details, visit www.florenceyouthfestival.com or
call 055/597026 or 055/5978401.
