"Jazz and love are the hardest things to describe rationally." - Mel Tormé, American jazz singer
Organised by the Donizetti Theatre and the Culture and Tourism Department of the Municipality of Bergamo, 'Bergamo Jazz 2016' promises to be a rich and varied event, ready to enliven the city centre with extraordinary musical performances. Already arrived at the 38th editionAs every year, the festival reveals a varied repertoire of concerts and international artists, film screenings and educational initiatives. Prestigious names and a careful look at the diverse contemporary jazz scene will be the undisputed masters for the duration of the festival.
The venues chosen for this event are the fantastic settings offered by the Teatro Sociale and the Donizetti Theatre, areas of considerable historical and cultural prestige in the centre of Bergamo. Locations that also allow a tour of the city, divided into a more modern part (Città Bassa) and another of medieval origins (Upper Town). An exciting visit to a village where antiquity and innovation coexist in a simple and interesting way.
Bergamo jazz festival: musical events
Bergamo thus renews its commitment to culture. At the heart of the festival is her, music, and its power to connect different realities, territories and people. Curiosity and passion guide the public, who can't wait to discover what's new in this edition. And for the less experienced, the aim is to familiarise themselves with this intimate and evocative musical genre. Jazz is known to steal the hearts of spectators!
"Bergamo Jazz Festival" is an unmissable opportunity for those who want to spend an evening with friends, listening to talented bands and soloists live. It is also a unique event to learn to love jazz in its many forms and applications.
Jazz in the province of Bergamo
Among other things, it is possible to listen to good jazz and other live music at various times of the year, with regular appointments. Many are in fact venues interested in combining the pleasure of food with the sophistication of musicas the cultural restaurant in dispArtelocated near Porta Nuova or the Paprika Jazz Club Live Bar in Dalmine.
Let yourself be carried away by the music and discover Bergamo! To learn more about the history of the city and its places, please read this article: Bergamo from above
