For its second year, the New Generation Festival takes place in Florence, Italy from 29th August – 1st September 2018. The historic Gardens of the Palazzo Corsini will set the scene for an incredible international platform for the finest, young music talent. Co-founders of the festival, conductor Maximilian Fane, and producers Granville & Parham have gathered a diverse and youthful team with promising new talent as well as some of the world’s most compelling music stars.
One of the aims of the event is to break down barriers between generations and throughout the weekend, audiences will enjoy the splendour of the Corsini Gardens in the heart of Florence, for what is to be an open-air extravaganza. The musical programme will feature Don Giovanni by W.A. Mozart, with Simon Schnorr, Anush Hovhannisyan, Rachel Kelly, Roman Lyulkin, Juan de Dios Mateos, Louise Kemény, Arshak Kuzikyan and Vazgen Gazaryan in the lead roles. There will also be a performance of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Symphony No. 5 featuring soloist Charlie Siem.
‘a festival by new generation artists to inspire new generation audiences’
As one of the most cultural festivals one will find, this year they will also host a full staging of William Shakespeare’s Henry V starring Jack Gordon and Alice St Clair. This has never before been performed with a full live orchestra and will be set to the orchestral score by Sir William Walton, made famous by the 1942 Lawrence Olivier film. The Shakespeare evening will be hosted by Jonathan Santagada, a talented young Italian conductor, who had worked closely with Sir Antonio Pappano for several years at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden, London.
With their dedication to providing an invaluable platform for young talent, the New Generation Festival will be holding a 10-day intensive training and performance programme for aspiring singers. They will enjoy the benefits of working with leading professional teachers and coaches from major UK conservatoires and training institutions such as the National Opera Studio and the ROH Jette Parker Young Artists Programme. The summer school will work with students on musical training, public masterclasses and psychology workshops, resulting in the unique experience of being part of the chorus in The New Generation Festival main stage productions.
This year, a variety of day-time events will also be taking place throughout the elegant Tuscan capital, including wine tastings, cultural tours with numerous art events including exhibitions and galleries. A special programme will also be curated by DJ Harold Van Lennep with non-classical performances from new talent in the form of bands and DJ’s. These will be scattered amongst the amazing venues within the gardens.
Hidden behind the façade of the Prato di Ognissanti’s famous Palazzo Corsini is one of Florence’s finest gardens and between performances, guests will be encouraged to explore this magical place. Take in the Italian Sun, the ambience, the moonlight, meet new people, make new friends and learn a thing or two about these wonderful performers.
Visit: www.newgenerationfestival.org
Palazzo Corsini Al Prato, Firenze, Italia
FULL PROGRAMME
29th August – 1st September 2018
Wednesday 29th – Opening Night
Don Giovanni by WA Mozart: 19.30
Interval: 75 minutes for dining in the gardens
Non-classical programme curated by DJ Harold Van Lennep: 23.00
Thursday 30th August – The Filippo Corsini Orchestral Concert
Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto and Symphony No.5 – soloist Charlie Siem: 19.30
Interval: 75 minutes of dining in the gardens
Late night concert at the Chiesa Di Ognissanti
Trio in A Minor, Op. 50, by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky
Soloists: Erica Piccotti cello, Charlie Siem – violin, Itamar Golan – Piano
Friday 31st August – Shakespeare in Florence
Full staging of William Shakespeare’s Henry V set to live orchestral score by Sir William Walton: 19.30
Interval: 75 minutes of dining in the gardens
Saturday 1st September – Festival Finale
Don Giovanni by WA Mozart: 19.30
Interval: 75 minutes of dining in the gardens
Non-classical programme curated by DJ Harold van Lennep: 23:00
Non-classical headline acts and additional day festivities to be confirmed
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