As I mentioned in my previous post the Opera Festival 2009 has organized numerous events, not only in Florence but also in other attractive travel destinations in Tuscany you may e visiting during your stay.

The Abbey of San Galgano is where Il Flauto Magico by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart

• Saturday June 27, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM
• Saturday July 18, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM
• Saturday July 25, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM

MESSA DA REQUIEM di G. Verdi

• Tuesday July 7, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM – Chorus and Orchestra of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino

CARMINA BURANA – BOLERO di C. Orff – di M.Ravel

• Friday July 17, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena), begins 9:00 PM

• Saturday July 4, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena)
• Saturday July 11, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena)
• Thrusday July 23, Piazza Varchi, Montevarchi (Arezzo)
• Saturday August 1, Abbey of San Galgano Chiusdino (Siena)

Tickets and more information on events are available at the Opera Festival website.

While visiting this part of Tuscany here are a selection of our top hotels in Tuscany for you to consider:

Our Hotels near Siena

- Hotel Borgo Pretale (Sovicille – Siena)
- Castello di Velona (Montalcino – Siena)
- Castelbigozzi (Monteriggioni – Siena)
- Hotel Certosa di Maggiano (Siena)
- Tenuta di Ricavo (Castellina – Siena)
- Castello Banfi il Borgo (Montalcino – Siena)
- Relais il Vignale (Radda in Chianti – Siena)
- Villa San Paolo (San Gimignano – Siena)
- Relais della Rovere (Colle val D’Elsa – Siena)
- Borgo Scopeto Relais (Siena)
- Hotel Relais La Suvera (Casole d’Elsa – Siena)
- Villa Poggiano (Montepulciano – Siena)
- Campo Regio Relais (Siena)

Our Hotels near Arezzo

- Castelletto di Montebenichi (Bucine – Arezzo)
- Torre Santa Flora (Subbiano – Arezzo)

- Villa Belpoggio (Loro Ciuffenna – Arezzo)

There is excitement in the air and great expectations from the forthcoming Opera festival 2009 which will soon take place in some of the most beautiful and exclusive locations in Florence, Tuscany. The festival blends ballet and music at the highest levels and a breath taking location: Giardino di Boboli with a privileged access from Palazzo Pitti.

Here are highlights of the most important events for you to review and attend while visiting Florence:

Aida – Giuseppe Verdi

• Monday June 15, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM
• Thursday June 25, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM
• Thursday July 9, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM
• Tuesday July 21, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM

MaggioDanza

• Wednesday July 1, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM in the framework of the 72^nd edition of Maggio Musical Fiorentino

ZUBIN MEHTA, Messa da Requiem di G. Verdi

• Thursday July 2, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM

Carmina Burana di C. Orff – di M.Ravel

• Tuesday July 14, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM

Roberto Bolle and Friends

• Wednesday July 29, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM
• Thursday July 30, Florence, Giardino di Boboli begins at 9:15 PM

More information on Opera Festival can be found here.

Here are some of our fine Hotels in Florence to make your stay both comfortable and enjoyable at competitive rates !

- Montebello Splendid, offers private parking near porta a Prato
- Lungarno Suites at Ponte Vecchio
- Hotel Bernini Palace near Palazzo Vecchio
- Plaza Hotel Lucchesi on the lungarni.