This summer, look for the lighter side of classical music, with open-air performances, historic locations, and special package deals that all offer entertaining ways to appreciate great music during the holidays.
Palau de la Música Catalana, BarcelonaGive in to the captivating intensity of Flamenco music and dance, in a performance that expresses the true passion of this Spanish tradition.
Wiener Musikverein, ViennaThe 'Delightful Vienna' package offers a delicious three-course dinner, followed by a concert in the famous Golden Hall of the Musikverein.
Salzburg, Festung HohensalzburgTour the city by boat, indulge in a VIP candlelight dinner, and get the best seats at a concert of Mozart's compositions.
Spanish Synagogue, PragueThe Czech Collegium performs favorite works by Gershwin, including "Rhapsody in Blue", "An American in Paris", and "Summertime".
Dresden's Zwinger Palace, DresdenHear some of the most well-loved compositions by Johann Sebastian Bach, in the royal surroundings of the Zwinger Palace in Dresden.
Vienna State Opera, Vienna August 28The Prague Philharmonic Orchestra performs music by Pink Floyd, U2, Queen, and Deep Purple at the State Opera House of Vienna.
For nearly 100 years, summer at the Arena has belonged to opera, with larger-than-life productions featuring star-studded ensembles. This year's schedule is practically a "best of" list, bringing the most-loved Arena di Verona productions back to the stage. Discover more on our blog.