Trame Sonore is a chamber music festival and ranges from baroque to contemporary music, intertwining emerging artists with internationally established performers. All this without imposing limits on chamber ensembles, and offering concerts for soloists as well as small groups and orchestras.
The festival takes place in Mantova, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and offers visitors an unprecedented perspective on the encounter between music, art and architecture. It places musical masterpieces from every era in dialogue with the art of G. Romano, A. Mantegna, D. Fetti, Pisanello and Rubens. Here, amidst palaces, churches and squares, classical music enthusiasts find a more authentic listening dimension: recovering the original spirit of making and enjoying chamber music and finding settings in halls whose structure and acoustics recall the places for which that music was conceived and composed.
Palazzo Ducale, Palazzo Te, the Rotonda di San Lorenzo, Teatro Scientifico Bibiena, Basilica di Santa Barbara: these are just some of the monuments worth visiting Mantua for. Adhering to the urbanistic ideals of the Renaissance, it was mainly the Gonzagas who made this city a unique model, not only on an architectural level but also in terms of landscape. There are several nature trails, including the nature reserves of parco del Mincio. Worthy of note is the nearby Sabbioneta, designed and built by Vespasiano Gonzaga in the second half of the 16th century.
How to get there
By plane: The nearest airports are those of Verona (Catullo), Brescia (Montichiari), Bergamo and Milan Linate
By train: There is a train station with direct connections to Verona, Milan, Modena and Venice
By bus: There is a local bus service
By car: The closest free car parks to the city centre are in Campo Canoa and Piazzale Montelungo
Local accommodation
Several hotels and B&B's can be found in Mantova, but the historic centre is small to medium-sized. It is advised to book in advance.
Dress code
The festival's dress code is casual. The weather is usually warm in late May and early June, but layered clothing is recommended. Some events are outdoors, but in case of rain they are moved to covered venues.
Food & drink
Trame Sonore takes place in the historic centre of Mantua, a city rich in art, culture, and culinary heritage. Nestled where the regional cuisines of Lombardy, Veneto, and Emilia converge, Mantua offers a unique experience that delights both the ears and the palate. Visitors can enjoy outstanding music performances while also savoring delicious local dishes. Due to high demand during the festival, it is strongly recommended to make restaurant reservations at least one day in advance to ensure availability.
