New Generation Festival 2027 – Florence, Italy

• Giugno 2, 2027
  Data dell'evento:
• 6 giugno 2027
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New Generation Festival 2027 – Florence, Italy is the flagship summer festival of The New Generation Foundation, founded in 2017 by Frankie Parham, Roger Granville and Maximilian Fane in order to promote emerging young artists from around the world. What started in 2019 as weekend-long summer festival staged live performances across sites ranging from Palazzo Corsini al Prato to Boboli Gardens has become critical success for several years, leading to establishment of Fondazione Mascarade, training program in music, language, drama and movement.

The Festival presents curated summer programme of opera, ballet, jazz and live performance in Florence, bringing together international artists and emerging talent from Foundation. Supporting new generation of artists, creating work and inspiring audiences, the festival is built on ethos of festival by new generation artists to inspire new generation audiences. The NGF presents finest talents in opera and across arts in spectacular locations that have ranged from Swiss mountains of Andermatt to its flagship summer festival in Florence.

Concealed behind façade of Prato di Ognissanti’s famous Palazzo Corsini is one of Florence’s finest gardens, originally designed in 1591, brought to life with water fountains, sumptuous rows of cedars and celebrated statues of four seasons. The New Generation Festival offers unique opportunity to experience Florence like never before, surrounded by exquisite music in one of finest private renaissance parks rarely opened to public.

Cosa rende speciale questo evento

Bold heading: Private Renaissance Garden Venue: The festival takes place in Gardens of Palazzo Corsini al Prato, Viale Fratelli Rosselli 37, Via della Scala 115, one of finest private renaissance parks rarely opened to public, with lemon orchards, wooded groves and cherry trees providing peaceful antidote.

Bold heading: Opera Under Stars: Open-air productions of comic masterpieces such as Gaetano Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, Mozart’s Don Giovanni and Rossini’s La Cenerentola, staged in gardens with live orchestral accompaniment.

Bold heading: Cross-Genre Philosophy: Great music is great music philosophy brings opera, orchestral performances, jazz, drag acts and intimate shows on same bill as full symphony orchestras and opera singers, bridging gap between musical genres.

Bold heading: Young Talent Focus: Focus on young promising musical talent from world of opera and classical music, with emerging artists from Fondazione Mascarade Opera Studio, New Generation Foundation and international academies.

Bold heading: Multi-Site History: From Swiss mountains of Andermatt to flagship Florence festival, plus Boboli Gardens for ReGeneration Festival, festival uses spectacular historic locations.

Lineup / Artisti in evidenza

Opera Artists: Emerging opera singers from Fondazione Mascarade Opera Studio including sopranos, mezzos, tenors and baritones performing roles such as Euridice in Gluck’s Orfeo, Pamina in Die Zauberflöte, and leads in L’elisir d’amore, Don Giovanni and Cenerentola.

Orchestral Stars: Italian Youth Orchestra headed by Maestro Daniele Rustioni, performances of Barber of Seville Overture by Rossini, Max Bruch’s Violin Concerto No.1 in G Minor Op.26 performed by Charlie Siem, Beethoven’s Symphony No.5 in C minor and Symphony No.7, Mozart’s Marriage of Figaro, Haydn’s Cello Concerto No.1.

Jazz Lineup: Eight of best young jazz artists in world today assembled under direction of trumpeter Dominick Farinacci, Catskill Jazz Factory celebration of Harlem featuring Patrick Bartley Jr saxophone and clarinet, Dan Tepfer, Sam and Three Divas, with program featuring unique interpretations of iconic moments paying homage to Duke Ellington, James P Johnson, Dizzy Gillespie, Billie Holiday, Miles Davis and Charlie Parker.

Theatre and Ballet: Full staging of William Shakespeare’s Henry V set to live orchestral score by Sir William Walton, Les Ballets Russes à Florence at Teatro della Pergola, and contemporary dance performances.

Special Guests: DJs such as Harold Van Lennep Belgian Dutch music producer for Other Music midnight sets, drag acts and interdisciplinary artists bringing contemporary edge to classical festival.

Esperienza dell'evento

Evening Garden Atmosphere: Festival evenings begin at 7:30 pm in Corsini Garden, with audiences arriving through historic palazzo into illuminated gardens, with water fountains and statues creating magical backdrop for opera and orchestral performances.

Dining Intervals: Interval of seventy five minutes of dining in gardens allows guests to enjoy Tuscan cuisine, wine and conversation among cedars and lemon orchards, creating social Florentine weekend experience.

Intimate Shows: Beyond main stage, intimate shows in smaller garden areas, Sala dei Concerti and other spaces within Palazzo Corsini al Prato, offering close encounters with rising stars.

Late Night Other Music: Once opera is over, festival continues with Other Music in middle of night curated by DJs, extending experience into late hours.

Sacred Music Journeys: Festival concludes in ancient monastery of San Francesco high up in Fiesole hills, followed by lunch on spectacular terraces overlooking most beautiful city in world, with program examining vast archival collections and rediscovering choral tradition of Renaissance Florence.

Data e Programma

Official Dates: 2–6 June 2027

Daily Schedule: The festival traditionally runs over four to five days with evening performances starting at 7:30 pm. Past schedules included Opening Gala evening with Donizetti’s L’elisir d’amore, orchestral days featuring Rossini, Bruch and Beethoven, jazz nights with Catskill Jazz Factory, and Shakespeare or ballet evenings.

Typical Day: Gates open early evening, opera or orchestral performance at 19:30, seventy five minute dining interval in gardens, second half or late night jazz and DJ sets continuing into night.

Closing Event: Concluding events include performances at Teatro della Pergola and final lunch in Fiesole hills at San Francesco monastery.

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Posizione e sede

Main Venue – Palazzo Corsini al Prato: Gardens of Palazzo Corsini al Prato, Via della Scala 115, Viale Fratelli Rosselli 37, 50123 Florence. Concealed behind façade of Prato di Ognissanti, one of Florence’s finest gardens originally designed in 1591 with sumptuous rows of cedars, lemon orchards, wooded groves, cherry trees and celebrated statues of four seasons.

Additional Venues: Boboli Gardens for ReGeneration Festival, Teatro della Pergola for ballet such as Les Ballets Russes à Florence, Palazzo Corsini al Prato Sala dei Concerti for chamber performances, and San Francesco monastery high up in Fiesole hills for closing sacred music program.

Indirizzo: Palazzo Corsini al Prato, Via Il Prato 56, Florence, with garden entrance at Via della Scala. Venue rarely opened to public, making festival unique opportunity to experience private renaissance park.

Setting: Scenic gardens brought to life with water fountains and statues, providing peaceful relaxing antidote to hurly burly of everyday life, ideal backdrop with lemon orchards and wooded groves.

Storia dell'evento

Founding in 2017: Story begins with New Generation Festival founded in 2017 by Frankie Parham, Roger Granville and Maximilian Fane, three English transplants with passion for music of all genres, in order to promote emerging young artists from around world.

Florence Flagship: Weekend-long summer festival staged live performances across sites ranging from Palazzo Corsini al Prato to Boboli Gardens, becoming critical success for several years.

Fondazione Mascarade: Following success, trio established Fondazione Mascarade, training program in music, language, drama and movement, supporting new generation of artists and creating work and inspiring audiences.

ReGeneration Festival: In August 2020, first summer of Covid-19 pandemic, NGF created ReGeneration Festival, unprecedented four-day programme of socially-distanced concerts offered entirely for free in Boboli Gardens, festival of hope given by hundreds of rising artists.

Growth: From second year in 2018 with Don Giovanni, through 2019 edition 28-31 August, to 2024-2026 seasons including productions at Andermatt Swiss mountains, festival has grown into curated summer programme of opera, ballet, jazz and live performance bringing together international artists and emerging talent.

10th Anniversary: New Generation Foundation celebrates 10th Anniversary Edition with season of opera, ballet and jazz, supporting next generation taking stage through Mascarade Opera Studio and New Generation Festival.

Come arrivare all'evento

By Air: Florence Airport Amerigo Vespucci FLR closest, with tram T2 connecting to center, or Pisa Airport PSA with train to Florence Santa Maria Novella station. From airport, taxi to Via della Scala.

By Train: Florence Santa Maria Novella station main hub, short walk to Via della Scala and Palazzo Corsini al Prato. High-speed trains from Rome, Milan, Venice.

By Car: Driving in Florence center not recommended due to ZTL restricted traffic zones. Park at Parterre or Fortezza parking garages then walk or tram to venue.

By Tram and Bus: Tram T1 and T2 serve center, bus lines to Via della Scala, Porta al Prato area. Venue at Viale Fratelli Rosselli near Porta al Prato.

Camminare: From Duomo, ten minute walk along Via della Scala to Palazzo Corsini al Prato, through Prato di Ognissanti.

Accessibilità: Venue gardens have gravel paths and some steps, with limited accessibility due to historic nature. Contact organizers for specific needs.

Dove Alloggiare nelle vicinanze

Prato di Ognissanti Area – Closest: Hotels near Palazzo Corsini al Prato and Porta al Prato offer walking distance to venue, including boutique hotels along Via della Scala and Viale Fratelli Rosselli, prices previously USD 130 to USD 280 per night.

Historic Centre – Duomo and Santa Maria Novella: Hotels within ten minute walk to venue, ideal for combining festival with sightseeing, prices previously USD 150 to USD 350 per night.

Oltrarno and San Frediano: Artistic district across river, near Boboli Gardens alternate venue, with boutique guesthouses previously USD 90 to USD 200 per night.

Fiesole Hills: Hotels in Fiesole for closing monastery event, with terraces overlooking Florence, prices previously USD 120 to USD 300 per night.

Budget Options: Hostels near Santa Maria Novella station offer dorm beds USD 25 to USD 45 and private rooms USD 60 to USD 120.

Luxury: Luxury hotels such as those along Lungarno near Palazzo Corsini offer garden views, previously USD 300 to USD 650 per night.

Cose da fare prima o dopo l'evento

Boboli Gardens: Visit Boboli Gardens, alternate venue for ReGeneration Festival, with Renaissance sculptures and views.

Palazzo Corsini Gallery: Explore Palazzo Corsini collection and other Corsini properties.

Teatro della Pergola: Attend Les Ballets Russes à Florence and other performances at historic Teatro della Pergola.

Florence Sacred Music: Join Vox Medicea program rediscovering choral tradition of Renaissance Florence, transcribing forgotten manuscripts of sacred polyphony.

Florence Choral Course: From June 29 to July 6, join Florence Choral Course free choral summer program singing alongside English Cornett and Sackbut Ensemble.

Fiesole: Day trip to Fiesole hills, ancient monastery of San Francesco for closing lunch with spectacular terraces.

Art and Museums: Uffizi, Accademia, Palazzo Pitti and other museums within walking distance of venue.

Ristoranti e ristorazione nelle vicinanze

Garden Dining – Festival Interval: Seventy five minutes of dining in gardens during festival intervals, with Tuscan cuisine, wine and catering included in premium tickets.

Via della Scala and Prato Area: Restaurants near venue offering Tuscan specialties, bistecca alla fiorentina, ribollita, pappa al pomodoro, meals previously USD 20 to USD 45 per person.

Oltrarno Trattorias: Traditional trattorias in San Frediano and Oltrarno serving authentic Florentine cuisine, previously USD 15 to USD 35 per person.

Santa Maria Novella Area: Cafes and bistros near station for pre-performance coffee and aperitivo, previously USD 5 to USD 15.

Fine Dining: Upscale restaurants near Lungarno and Palazzo Corsini area offering gourmet Tuscan dining, previously USD 60 to USD 120 per person.

Gelato and Aperitivo: Gelaterias and aperitivo bars along Via della Scala for post-performance treats.

Informazioni sui biglietti

Pricing in USD – Based on Previous Editions: Tickets priced from EUR 35 to EUR 195 previously, converted to USD 38 to USD 211. Anyone under 35 can pick up discounted EUR 65 tickets previously, approximately USD 70 for Band 4. Reduced ticket deals for under 30s offered to make classical music more accessible.

Ticket Bands: Multiple bands with different viewing areas in gardens, from premium front rows to relaxed garden seating.

Under 30 and Under 35 Discounts: Reduced deals for under 30s and under 35s to inspire new generation audiences, making festival accessible to younger audiences.

Free Events: ReGeneration Festival in Boboli Gardens offered entirely for free during pandemic, and some community events remain free.

Where to Buy: Tickets available via www.newgenerationfestival.org with non-refundable policy noted.

Current Pricing: For 2027, check official site https://newgenerationfestival.org/ for updated pricing. If not announced, expect similar range USD 38 to USD 211 with youth discounts around USD 70.

Consigli prima di andare

Bold heading: Dress Code: Garden evening with Tuscan summer warmth, smart casual with light jacket for night, comfortable shoes for gravel paths.

Bold heading: Arrival Time: Arrive early to explore private gardens rarely opened to public, with scenic gardens and statues best enjoyed before performance.

Bold heading: Dining: Take advantage of seventy five minute dining interval in gardens, book premium dining packages early as they sell out.

Bold heading: Youth Tickets: If under 35, pick up discounted Band 4 tickets for affordable access to world-class opera.

Bold heading: Multi-Venue: Check if events at Boboli Gardens, Teatro della Pergola or Fiesole hills require separate transport, as festival uses multiple spectacular locations.

Bold heading: Weather: Open-air garden venue, bring light wrap for evening breeze, performances continue in light rain with covered areas.

Informazioni ufficiali sull'evento

Sito ufficiale: https://newgenerationfestival.org/

Contatto: info@newgenerationfestival.org

Organizers: New Generation Foundation, Fondazione Mascarade Opera Studio, founded by Frankie Parham, Roger Granville and Maximilian Fane.

Sede: Palazzo Corsini al Prato, Via della Scala 115, Viale Fratelli Rosselli 37, 50123 Florence, plus Boboli Gardens, Teatro della Pergola and San Francesco monastery Fiesole.

Foundation: New Generation Foundation · Opera and Ballet in Florence, supporting next generation takes stage, season of opera, ballet and jazz.

Social: Follow for newsletter updates on 10th Anniversary Edition and season announcements.

Esperienze dei partecipanti

Critical Success: Festival was critical success for several years, with audiences praising unique opportunity to experience Florence like never before surrounded by exquisite music in finest private renaissance parks.

Creative Revival: Part of Florence creative revival, where English transplants with passion for music created weekend-long summer festival that established training program in music, language, drama and movement.

Garden Magic: Attendees describe concealed garden behind façade of Prato di Ognissanti as one of Florence’s finest, with scenic gardens, water fountains and celebrated statues creating unforgettable opera backdrop.

Cross-Genre Joy: Audiences appreciate diverse range that sees drag acts and jazz bands perform on same bill as full symphony orchestras and opera singers, making classical music accessible and bridging gap.

Intimate and Grand: Experience combines intimate shows with grand open-air productions of comic masterpieces like L’elisir d’amore, with high-energy evenings of blues and swing from Harlem to Florence creating memorable summer nights.

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