From Puccini to Vivaldi up to the 80s. Six concerts for all tastes in the fortress built by the Sforza.
Are back Night in the Castle, concert review hosted by one of the symbolic places of Milan: the Fortezza desired by Francesco Sforza.
The Festival, now in its twenty-fourth edition, counts on the presence of the Milano Chamber Orchestra, a resident ensemble made up of twenty musicians in variable formation, directed by maestro Lorenzo Passerini who will accompany the internationally renowned soloists on stage.
The proposal of the Night in the Castle oscillates between great Italian musical tradition and more contemporary scores. A way to meet the needs of both fans and those who simply want to enjoy some music in a place full of charm.
Here are some of the six events on the bill:
Saturday 19th August with Puccini & Friends the genius of the composer from Lucca is celebrated
Wednesday 23 August The four seasons from Vivaldi to Pazzolla
Thursday 24 August Ennio Morricone vs. John Williams
Friday 25 August, grand finale with From Summertime to Roman Holidays.
Night in the Castle: an opportunity to visit the Castello Sforzesco in Milan
Il Castello Sforzesco is one of the main symbols of Milan and its history. It was built in the fifteenth century by Francesco Sforza, who recently became Duke of Milan, on the remains of a previous fortification dating back to the fourteenth century known as Castrum Porte Jovis (Castle of Porta Giovia or Zobia).
Over the centuries it has undergone significant transformations. Between the 500s and 600s it was one of the main military citadels in Europe. Restored in historicist style by Luca Beltrami between 1890 and 1905, it is now home to important cultural institutions and a tourist destination. It is one of the largest castles in Europe.
Demolished during the nineteenth century, the outer wall of fortifications, called "Ghirlanda", what we see today of the castle is the oldest part, built in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries.
This structure has a square plan, with sides about two hundred meters long. The four corners are made up of towers, each oriented according to one of the cardinal points. The South and East towers, which frame the main facade towards the cathedral, have a cylindrical shape. While the other two, which frame the façade towards the park, have a square plan and are called "Falconiera" the North and "Castellana" the West. The whole perimeter is still surrounded by the ancient moat.
The central tower, the tallest of the castle, which constitutes the main entrance, is called Torre del Filarete, from the name of the Tuscan architect called to design it by Duke Francesco I.
