The Sounds of the Dolomites

Danilo Rossi, New Gipsy Project - Malga Movlina

Not only does Danilo Rossi hold the prestigious place of first viola in the Orchestra Theatre of La Scala, he is also a loyal friend to the festival. And, as he knows well, using musical categories to define a project can prove restrictive.

Over time, we have learnt all about his passion for his instrument and his fascination with experimentation; further confirmed this year with the début of a courageous piece of work in the company of the New Gipsy Project. The whole of this project is greater than the sum of its parts, transporting us through time, crossing its limits and defying any static definition.

Together with Albert Florian Mihai on the accordion, Marian Serban on the cimbalom, Nicolae Petre on the double bass and Vasile Stingaciu on violin, Danilo Rossi and his viola will be our gateway to a rediscovery of romantic and contemporary composers like Dvorak, Brahms and Bartok among others, who were able to straddle dichotomies and draw from the rich folk repertoire of gipsy tradition with inspiration and a lack of prejudice.

HOW TO GET THERE:

- from Stenico following the signs provided to Malga Movlina (car park with limited spaces – info at www.pnab.it)
10 minutes walking time; difficulty level: T

- from the car park close to the Brenta hotel 2 h walking time; altitude change: 700 metres; difficulty level: E

- from Pinzolo by the Pinzolo Prà Rodont cable car and Prà Rodont - Doss del Sabion chairlift, then on foot 1:30 h walking time; altitude change: descent of 270 metres; difficulty level: E

to return, arriving in Prà Rodont via the Tartarotti trail

2 h walking time; altitude change: 250 metres; difficulty level: E

HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONCERTS:

The Sound of the Dolomites festival is ready to return to its rocky pinnacles, alpine pastures and mountain lakes. In harmony with the natural surroundings as ever, this year’s event is being run slightly differently in line with the rules to help prevent the spread of Covid-19, to offer you a safe and even more enjoyable experience.

Essential info:

• to attend the free festival concerts in the mountains, you must observe social distancing, keeping at least 1 metre away from other people.

In case of bad weather:

• the concert will take place the same day at 5.30 pm in the theatre
• you must book online – either on the festival website using the widget in each concert listing or on the tourist board website for the place where the event is being held
• booking is open from 9 am to 12.30 pm on the day of the concert or until all available seats are claimed. Not all the seats in the theatre will be usable
• you will be admitted only when we have checked your ID and your Green Pass or certificate of a negative molecular or rapid-antigen test carried out in the 48 hours before the event
• when you book, you receive a voucher; you must bring it to the box office outside the theatre between 2.30 and 3.30 pm to claim your admission ticket.
• Tickets are personal and non-transferable. After that time, the booking will cease to be valid.
• any remaining tickets will be available from 3.30 to 4.30 pm at the box office. You will need to provide personal details for traceability purposes.
   

When attending a concert, YOU MUST comply with all the official health and hygiene rules:

• avoid non-essential physical contact (including handshakes)
• keep a safe distance of at least 1 metre away from other people
• avoid any crowds
• always wear a face mask in areas shared with other people – especially when queuing to enter the venue and when moving around inside.
• Masks must be worn throughout the event
• sanitise your hands regularly using alcohol gel or spray
• follow the safety instructions given by the staff, so everyone can enjoy the event safely.
• On the day, you must collect your personal, non-transferable admission ticket from the windows outside the venue and go to the entrance.
• When showing your ticket for checking, you implicitly agree to follow all the above safety measures and the safety instructions given by the staff, as stated on the entrance signs.

Please note: the situation is in constant flux, so the authorities may relax or tighten the rules without notice, which may affect the festival arrangements. This page will be regularly updated, so do check back for the latest details.