Back The sounds of the Dolomitesthe festival that for thirty years (1995-2025) has brought great international music between the peaks, the meadows and the Alpine shelters of Trentino, creating a profound dialogue between art and landscape. The 2025 edition will take place from August 27th to October 4th With a rich program of concerts and events immersed in the spectacular scenarios of the Trentino Dolomites.
The events scheduled not only offer a unique experience in which the beauty of the landscapes is intertwined with the performance of internationally renowned artists, but also represent an important opportunity to raise awareness of the public on the protection of the environment, enhancing the Dolomites, the UNESCO World Heritage, and promoting conscious and sustainable tourism. Particular attention is paid to accessibility and inclusion, with 4 events designed to guarantee full participation also for people with disabilities, so that everyone can fully experience the magic and values of the festival. The artistic direction is of Mario Brunellointernationally renowned cellist.
It begins with a preview the June 6that hours 12.00, in Val di Fassa at the FUCIADE REFUGE In the Costabella chain with a spectacular view of the San Martino Pale with the special project The sound of the Dolomites, the first music that will see protagonists Alessandro Baricco And Diabolus in music.
The 30th edition of the Festival will officially start the August 27th at 12.00at Malga Tassulla in Brenta Dolomiteswith a classical music performance of Teophil Ensemble Wiencomposed of musicians by Wiener Philharmoniker, who will inaugurate the Festival.
The August 29th at 12.00in the Tresca localityin Val di Fiemme, in the presence of the Latemar and Monte Agnello group, geological wreck of the Jurassic volcano of Predazzo, it will be the turn of women's choir Le Mystère des Voix Bulgares Famous all over the world, which intertwines Bulgarian traditions with the contemporaneity.
The following day, August 30thalways at hours 12.00, Malga SporaonPaganella plateauwill welcome another World Music concert in the suggestive setting of the Brenta Dolomites, starring Avi Avital, Giovanni Sollima, Alessia Tondo and Giuseppe Copy.
The September 2ndat hours 12.00to the Bombasel lakes in the Lagorai group The scat noirfirst in the competition dedicated to Paolo Manfriniwill play in concert.
The September 4that hours 6.30at With Margheritaone of the most panoramic points on Dolomites of the Val di Fassa and the Agordinoabove Passo San Pellegrino, will be held The dawn of the Dolomitesa traditional and jazz music concert that will accompany the sunrise. The event will feature the music of Wu Weione of the greatest virtuosos of Sheng, a traditional Chinese tool, together with the accordionist Pascal Contet and the double bass player Alexis Baskind.
The September 6thhours 12.00 to Malga Canvere in Val di Fiemme, i Les mécanosa group of 10 French singers, will give life to an unprecedented musical experience, which mixes the French and Occitan vocal tradition with contemporary sounds.
The September 9that 12.00the festival will stop in the natural amphitheater of Prati Col Col In the Val Canali, at the foot of the Pale di San Martino, with a special meeting between words and music: Marco Paolini And Alberto Ziliotto they will present “White flag. The irresistible rise of the tourist vocation Christ is resort“, Which was born for the thirtieth anniversary of the Festival and is part of the project”Atlas of the banks“Dedicated to waters e Which explores the mountain at the time of globalization, with a reflection on the tourist phenomenon of the Dolomites.
From 12 to 14 September one of the most iconic events of the festival will be held: the trekking of soundsan exclusive experience with Mario Brunello and the Prometheus quartetwho will walk together with the participants by bringing chamber music among the unique landscapes of Brenta Dolomites. The trekking will end the 14 September at 12.00 with a performance at Brentei Refugewhere the famous “will be performedQuintetto op. 163 “ by Franz Schubertmasterpiece of chamber music.
The September 17thalways at hours 12.00in Madonna di Campiglio, near Malga Brenta lowthe public will be able to listen to another special project that sees protagonists Paolo Fresu and theHaydn Orchestradirected by Alessandro Bonatoin a meeting between jazz and classical music. This concert is designed to be used by people with motor and auditory disabilities.
The September 20always at hours 12.00in Madonna di Campiglio, at the Camp Centener in the Brenta Dolomites, Daniel Norgrenfamous songwriter known for the soundtrack of the film “The eight mountains “will be in concert, with introspective songs.
The following day, the September 21stat hours 12.00a Sagron Mis (San Martino di Castrozza), at the foot of the Pale di San Martino and Cimonega – Vette Feltrine, the Cuban cellarist Ana Carla Mazaas part of the Caribe World TourMesquele Latin jazz with pop and rock influences will mix, in a performance that promises to excite and surprise the public. This concert is designed to be used by people with motor and auditory disabilities.
The 23 Septemberat hours 12.00at the Park of Villa Welsberg at the entrance of the Val channelswith the Pale di San Martino As a background, the Festival will host an original adaptation of “The magic flute “ by Mozart, with Helium in the role of narrator and baritone, together with the soprano Cristiano Scilla and al Philharmonic Oboe Quartet of the Berliner Philharmoniker, in a new musical reinterpretation of the work. This concert is designed to be used by people with motor and auditory disabilities.
The September 27, at 12.00, at the refuge Torre di Pisa in Val di Fiemme in the Latemar group the Kebyart, A quartet of saxophones will bring its energy to the Dolomites, presenting a large repertoire of musical styles.
To celebrate the closing of the thirtieth anniversary of the Festival The sounds of the DolomitesThe September 30, October 2nd and October 4th A special event with European breath will be held: an orchestra as a metaphor of an ideal society, where each component listens to, collaborates and works in harmony for a common goal. The protagonists will be young musicians from all over Europe of theEuyo (European Union Youth Orchestra) and of theStauffer Academy of Cremonaengaged in one One week artistic residence in Val di Fassaunder the direction of the master Jean-christophe spinosis.
The September 30that 12.00al Vajolet refugein the heart of the catinaccio, will play theEuyo Wind Quinteta group of classic musicians.
The October 2ndat 12.00instead it will be the turn of the concert of Thumòs Quartet al Contin refuge At the foot of the Marmolada, for another unmissable stop.
The Festival will end the October 4th at 12.00, near the FUCIADE REFUGE in Val di Fassa, with the concert of theEuyo & Stauffer European Orchestradirected by Jean-christophe spinosiswhich will celebrate the thirty years of The sounds of the Dolomites with the “Pastoral Symphony “ by Beethoven, an ode to the natural beauty of the mountains, performed by young talents from all over Europe. This concert is designed to be used by people with motor and auditory disabilities.
The 30th edition of the Festival is unmissable. All places are reachable on foot with paths of various intensity and all concerts are free With the exception of the trekking of sounds.
Daniel D`Amico for SANREMO.FM
