Amici della Musica di Firenze

Our selection of events for the 2026–2027 season

For over a century, Amici della Musica di Firenze has brought some of the world's finest classical musicians to the city, with a special focus on chamber music. From legendary performers to rising stars, its concert season offers unmissable musical experiences in the heart of Florence, centred on the historic Teatro della Pergola, with Teatro Niccolini also hosting performances for several years now.

Here is our special selection of concerts not to miss:

25 October · 7pm — The Tallis Scholars
Teatro Niccolini

Masters of Renaissance polyphony, the Tallis Scholars, conducted by Peter Phillips, celebrate the beauty of sacred music by Palestrina and Monteverdi.

31 October · 4pm — Viktoria Mullova & Alasdair Beatson
Teatro della Pergola

Violinist Viktoria Mullova and pianist Alasdair Beatson explore three Beethoven sonatas, including the celebrated Spring Sonata, performing on period instruments.

14 November · 4pm — Paul Lewis
Teatro della Pergola

As part of his Mozart+ series, acclaimed pianist Paul Lewis pairs Mozart's sonatas with Romantic masterpieces by Schubert and Chopin in a journey of pure elegance.

29 November · 7pm — Homage to Franco Rossi: Mario Brunello and other performers
Sala Vanni

The first European to win the Tchaikovsky Competition in 1986, Mario Brunello is a virtuoso cellist who continues to explore new Baroque soundscapes.

16 January · 4pm — The King's Singers
Teatro della Pergola

With Food, Glorious Food, the celebrated King's Singers serve up an irresistible musical feast, blending flavours from around the world, vocal virtuosity and quintessential British humour.

30 January · 4pm — La Lira di Orfeo & Raffaele Pe
Teatro della Pergola

Countertenor Raffaele Pe and La Lira di Orfeo bring the magic of the Baroque to life, combining the emotional power of Monteverdi's music with the allure of period instruments.

6 February · 4pm — Pietro De Maria performs Scarlatti, Clementi, Beethoven and Chopin
Teatro della Pergola

The first Italian pianist to perform Chopin's complete works, Pietro De Maria is a multi-award-winning musician whose vast repertoire stretches from Bach to Beethoven.

20 February · 4pm — Paul Lewis: From Mozart to Copland
Teatro della Pergola

One of the foremost interpreters of Beethoven and Schubert, Paul Lewis explores Mozart's genius and musical legacy in a beautifully nuanced piano recital.

21 February · 7pm — I Fiati di Venezia & Massimiliano Ferrati perform Mozart, Danzi and Beethoven
Teatro Niccolini

Massimiliano Ferrati's refined pianism meets I Fiati di Venezia in an elegant dialogue between piano and wind instruments, rich in colour and nuance.

14 March · 5pm — Little Music, Big Wonders: The Carnival of the Animals by Camille Saint-Saëns
Teatro Niccolini

A wonderfully imaginative musical zoo: in The Carnival of the Animals, Saint-Saëns brings lions, swans and tortoises to life in a sparkling parade of wit and poetry.

20 March · 4pm — Sandrine Piau sings Schubert

One of the world's most acclaimed sopranos, Sandrine Piau enchants audiences with her exquisite voice, in a repertoire ranging from Baroque music to Mozart's great operas.

10 April · 4pm — Vox Luminis & Lionel Meunier: Palestrina's Missa Papae Marcelli
Teatro della Pergola

Founded in 2004 and directed by Lionel Meunier, Vox Luminis is an award-winning vocal ensemble dedicated to rediscovering the masterpieces of European early music.

10 May · 8pm — Grigory Sokolov
Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

One of the greatest living pianists, Grigory Sokolov won the Tchaikovsky Competition at just 16. His recitals are experiences of extraordinary intensity.