Summer Music Festival: Opera in Romantic Italy, Classical Music in Vienna

By Qidou Travel Network · Photos by Master Travel

In Europe’s summer, the air is filled with lively musical notes waiting for you to enjoy.

From classical music in Vienna, Austria, majestic military music in the UK and Russia, to traditional Italian opera, each showcases local history, traditions, and culture — the perfect soundtrack to your journey. Let’s Go on a summer music adventure and create unforgettable melodies to cherish forever.

Romantic Italian Opera

Romantic Italy, where even the air is infused with artistic ambiance. In Florence, the birthplace of the Renaissance, not only can you admire landmarks such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, Piazza della Signoria, and the Uffizi Gallery, but insiders also head to lakeside nights under the stars to enjoy the opera “Turandot.”

Every year at the opera festival held near the master’s hometown — Lake of Torre del Lago (Lago di Massaciuccoli), near Lucca — Giacomo Puccini’s masterpiece “Turandot” is performed. In the story, Princess Turandot holds a riddle challenge to choose her husband: those who answer all three riddles correctly may marry her, while those who fail are beheaded. The gripping plot offers a great way to explore Italian culture.

Additionally, the Verona Opera Festival takes place in the ancient Roman Arena, a 1st-century amphitheater with a history of 2,000 years. Its rows of stone seats can accommodate about 30,000 spectators, making it the world’s largest open-air ancient theater. Here, you can enjoy Verdi’s classic opera “Aida,” with its setting shifted to mysterious Egypt, unfolding an eternal love legend scene by scene. How can you miss it?

Gentlemanly British Military Music

For those who admire the gentlemanly spirit, a visit to Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, is a must. The annual Edinburgh Military Tattoo is a local summer highlight and the perfect time to travel.

Since its beginning in 1947 as a parade of Edinburgh city military bands, the Edinburgh Military Tattoo has become a globally renowned event. With the historic castle as a backdrop, hundreds of Scottish soldiers, dressed in traditional tartan kilts, form a grand pipe band and military ensemble, performing dynamic battle formations that showcase Scottish history and culture — an unforgettable spectacle.

Artistic Vienna Classical Music

If you’re a fan of classical music, you must visit the music capital — Vienna, Austria. Once the capital of the Habsburg Dynasty, which ruled Europe for over 600 years, Vienna boasts magnificent palaces, rich music, and art. Countless musicians have lived and worked here.

The Baroque- and Gothic-style Schönbrunn Palace, once home to generations of royalty, offers the chance to attend a classical court music dinner in the palace, where you can enjoy gourmet cuisine while listening to classical concerts and experiencing royal lifestyle. Alternatively, head to the world-renowned Kursalon Hall to enjoy beautiful melodies, imagining the scene on October 5, 1868, when the Waltz King — Johann Strauss II — conducted his debut performance here. Both historical stories and melodious tunes are simply enchanting.

Stylish Russian Military Music and Ballet

The Russian Empire, once vast in territory, has a unique cultural charm. The annual Moscow International Military Tattoo is ranked among the world’s top three. The 2017 edition, now in its 10th year, will be held traditionally in Red Square. The grand military parade against the stunning backdrop of the Kremlin walls, along with performances of military, folk, dance, and weapons displays from various countries, makes this tattoo the most spectacular annual event in the Russian capital.

When it comes to Russian music, graceful ballet scores often come to mind. So in Russia, you must experience the national treasure that is ballet. Classics such as “Swan Lake,” “The Sleeping Beauty,” and “Don Quixote” are all not to be missed.

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Recommended Itineraries:

★ Italy: Capri Island & Amalfi Coast 11/12 Days. Includes a lakefront opera feast of “Turandot” under the stars or “Aida” in the ancient Roman Arena.

★ UK: High-Speed Rail, Aristocratic Traditions, Tranquil Estates — A 12-Day In-Depth Journey
★ Scotland & Ireland: West Highland Way — A 13-Day In-Depth Experience
Specials: Includes a £50 discount voucher for the Tattoo (while supplies last); early bird deals with discounted tips available, up to £10,000 savings

★ Austria Airlines: Poland, Baltic States, Russia — 14 Days. Includes attendance at the Moscow International Military Tattoo.
★ Golden Era: Dazzling Russia — 10 Days. Includes a ballet performance.

★ Beethoven’s Heroic Age: Austria & Czech Republic — 12 Days. Includes a classical court music dinner.
★ [New Horizons Holidays] FUN Tour: Austria & Czech Republic — 10 Days. Includes a romantic classical concert.

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