More than just a concert series, the Bellagio and Lake Como Festival is an opportunity to enjoy great music but also to discover one of the most fascinating areas of Northern Italy.
Lombardy is a region that has a lot to offer to its visitors: lively cities (Milan above all), historic villages, mountain valleys and plain areas where nature gives the best of itself. And then there are the lakes: Lake Garda, Lake Maggiore, Lake Iseo and the beautiful Lake Como. The latter, with its sparkling waters, historic villas and lush gardens, has enchanted Italians and foreigners for centuries. At the heart of this natural spectacle lies the picturesque town of Bellagiooften referred to as the “Pearl of Lake Como“. A place that perfectly blends natural beauty and cultural richness, providing the backdrop for highly prestigious events such as the Bellagio and Lake Como Festival.
Bellagio and Lake Como Festival 2024, the event that unites music, territory and culture
Started last June 20ththe Bellagio and Lake Como Festival will fill the magnificent territories of Lario with music with a program full of events until August 9th.
This travelling review, entirely orchestral, is artistically directed by Rossella Spinosa and features as its protagonist The Orchestra of Bellagio and Lake Comoled by director Alessandro Calcagnile. Promoted by the TEMA Association (European Talents for Music and Art) and supported by the Municipality of Bellagio together with numerous municipalities in the provinces of Como and Lecco, the Festival covers various musical genres, from classical to contemporary, giving space to Italian and foreign artists.
Each concert is designed not only to enjoy great music but also as a moment to discover the historical and landscape beauties of the area. And, in fact, Rossella Spinosa describes this thirteenth edition as a cultural dissemination project aimed at enhancing an already extraordinarily beautiful territory, creating new opportunities for discovery and contemplation.
The program of the Bellagio and Lake Como Festival 2024
The 2024 edition of the Bellagio and Lake Como Festival includes 26 shows with different programs, enriched by the presence of numerous artists, including some from the Cosima Wagner International Competition for Concert Artists, a competition dedicated to Franz Lisztan inspiring figure of the Festival. Here are all the dates and shows.
- 4th July
- 8.45pm at the Basilica of San Giacomo in Bellagio
- “Independence Day” – Music by S. Barber, G. Gershwin, C. Ives, J. Williams
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 5th
- 8.45pm at the Church of San Giovanni in Bellagio
- “Jommelli and the Neapolitan School” – Music by N. Jommelli, GB Pergolesi, A. Scarlatti, A. Vivaldi
- Massimo Orlando, flute
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 6th
- 8.45pm at the Romanesque Church of Rezzago
- “In Memory of Ennio Morricone” – Music by Ennio Morricone
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 12th
- 8.45pm at the Church of Visgnola in Bellagio
- “Bruckner 200” – Music by HJ Baermann, A. Bruckner, F. Liszt, F. Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, S. Rachmaninov
- Paolo De Gaspari, clarinet; Beatrice Cattaneo, clarinet
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 13th
- 8.45pm at the Lecco Rowing Club
- “Night Serenades” – Music by L. Boccherini and WA Mozart
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 13th
- 8.45pm at the Rockefeller Foundation in Bellagio
- “Cosima Wagner Competition” – Winners of the 2024 edition, Soloists and Chamber Music
- Free admission
- July 17th
- 8.45pm, at Villa Lario in Mandello
- “The Pleasure of Vivaldi” – Music by A. Vivaldi
- Luca Torciani, violin
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Entrance with ticket (Euro 5.00)
- July 19th
- 8.45pm at the Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni in Bellagio
- “Holst suite” – Music by E. Elgar, G. Holst, G. Puccini, P. Warlock
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 20th
- 8.45pm at the Church of San Quirico and Giulitta in Lezzeno
- “Mozart Eighteen Years Old” – Music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 26th
- 8.45pm, at the Church of Santo Stefano in Menaggio
- “Puccini Sacred” – Music of the Puccini Family
- Enrico Barbagli, organ
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 27th
- 8.45pm, at the Rockefeller Foundation in Bellagio
- “Cosima Wagner Competition” – Sarasvathi-Nowak Duo, winners of the 2023 edition, Chamber Music section
- Free admission
- July 27th
- 8.45 pm, at the Church of San Pietro Martire in Oliveto Lario
- “Pipistrello 150” – Music by Johann Strauss Jr.
- Alexandra Torrani, soprano
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- July 28th
- 5.00 pm, at the Church of San Paolo Converso in Zelbio
- “Bohemian Songs” – Music by A. Dvorak and J. Suk
- Maria Chiara Forte, soprano
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- August 2nd
- 8.45pm, at the Basilica of San Giacomo in Bellagio
- “For the victims of Bologna” – Music by WA Mozart and R. Spinosa
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- August 4th
- 5.30 pm, at Palazzo Belgiojoso in Lecco
- “Puccini 100” –
- Music by Giacomo Puccini
- Aldo Sartori, tenor
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
- August 4th
- 8.45pm, at the Church of Saints Materno and Ambrogio in Bellagio
- “Cosima Wagner Competition” – Alessandro Mauriello, cello, winner of the 2022 edition
Soloists section - Free admission
- August 7th
- 8.45pm, at Piazza Mazzini in Bellagio
- “Puccini and his contemporaries” – Music by R. Leoncavallo, P. Mascagni, G. Puccini
- Zephyrus Flute Orchestra, conducted by Maestro Marco Zoni
- Free admission
- August 9th
- 8.45pm, at Grand Hotel Villa Serbelloni, Bellagio
- “Music for Silent Cinema” – Music by E. Satie and R. Spinosa
- Rossella Spinosa, pianist and composer
- Bellagio and Lake Como Orchestra
- Free admission
Useful information for participating in the Lake Como Festival
Tickets
As you can see from the calendar, Admission to some shows is freeWhile for others a ticket is requiredavailable for purchase on the Oooh Events website.
Many concerts are held outdoors and in case of bad weather they will be moved to suitable locations.
For any information, you can visit the website of the Bellagio and Lake Como Festival.
How to reach Bellagio and Lake Como
Getting to Bellagio is quite easy, especially in auto. Here are some suggestions for possible routes:
- From Milan: follow theA9 highway (Milan-Como) towards Como and exit at Como Nord. Follow the signs for Cernobbio and then for Bellagio. The road runs along the lake and offers splendid views of the lake itself and the surrounding mountains.
Alternatively, you can take the SS36 towards Lecco, exit at Lecco and follow the signs for Bellagio. This route crosses a panoramic mountain road. - From How: follow the provincial road SP583 towards Bellagio. The road is narrow and winding, but offers a spectacular view of the lake.
- From Lecco: take the SS583 towards Bellagio. This route is less tortuous than the road from Como but just as scenic.
Bellagio has several parking areasboth free and paid on blue lines. It is advisable to arrive early, especially during the tourist season, to find parking more easily.
Who prefers travel by traincan Getting to Bellagio from Milan by purchasing tickets via the app and choosing the route to Como San Giovanni or Como Lagothen take a bus or ferry to Bellagio. Ferries also depart from Lecco.
The Bellagio and Lake Como Festival can be a good opportunity to explore the Larian area, from the Argegno-Pigra cable car to the Sacro Monte di Ossuccio. Those who have time to spare can organize a tour of Lombardy by including some bike itineraries, mountain routes or even a trip on a historic train.
Article Modified On:July 2, 2024
