The Settimane Musicali di Ascona (Ascona Music Weeks) are one of the most prestigious appointments with classical music in Ticino. Directed by Francesco Piemontesi, the 78th edition promises to be exciting and will offer this year from 5 September to 17 October no less than 17 events with some of the most celebrated names in international classical music. We give you a few previews today, referring you to the next issue of the Ferien Journal for more details.
The festival will open on 5 September
Tickets can be purchased at the counters of Ascona Locarno Turismo and at Ticketcorner.
The music programme can be found on the official festival website