Metaphysical Realm

At its 77th edition, the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino (Florence Musical May) is one of the oldest and most important music festivals in Europe. For nearly two months — this year from 30 April until 4 July — it blends opera, symphonic, ballet and chamber music with a balance between innovation and rediscovery of old scores. In the last few years, the festival has been plagued by severe financial problems (Read Important Debuts, 9 May 2012 and Troubles in Florence, 7 May 2013). Now, with financial aid from various levels of government and a new management, the worst seems to have gone...