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A truly unique experience in the Teatro del Silenzio, an open-air theatre in the heart of Tuscany, near Pisa, more precisely in the town of Lajatico, the hometown of Andrea Bocelli. Here the world-famous tenor founded a natural amphitheatre formed by the Tuscan hills to host only one performance per year (hence the name "Theatre of Silence"). With Europlan you will not only experience this exclusive concert, but also discover all important places and sights of Tuscany.

Since about 1490, the play had been performed in the Colosseum on Good Friday, with a large attendance of people, pilgrims, travellers and famous persons.
This tradition was interrupted in 1539 by Pope Paul III's prohibition of such representations, due to the dramatic Reformation period and the subsequent Luther’s, Calvino’s and other religious movements detachment from the Roman Catholic Church.
The "Roman" passion text reached Sordevolo through still mysterious ways.
Since 1816 the entire community of Sordevolo has been representing the Passion of Christ.
The Passion of Sordevolo is certainly the greatest choral play never performed in Italy by amateur actors: the performance takes place in a 4,000 square metres open space, a reconstructed corner of Jerusalem, dating back to 33 A.D.: Herod’s Palace, Synedrium, Pontius Pilate’s Praetorium, the Garden of Gethsemane, the cenacle, the Calvary.
The 3-hours performance consists of a prologue and 29 scenes, with an overall participation of about 400 actors and walkon characters.

3 Days / 2 Nights

Day 1 - Arrival
Arrival at your hotel in the Biella area. Dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 2 - Lake Maggiore (approx 150 kms)
Today’s visit is to Lake Maggiore. Arrival at Stresa, the pearl of Lake Maggiore.
Its panoramic and architectural beauty and mild climate make it a popular tourist destination. We will venture off by boat to the stupendous Borromean Islands, which form the backdrop to the marvelous landscape of the lake; we board for Isola Bella to visit the Borromean Palace with its beautiful hanging gardens. At the end of the visit we proceed to Isola dei Pescatori, with its characteristic streets and restaurants where fish specialities from the lake can be sampled. The tour ends with Isola Bella, with its beautiful botanic garden. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 - Departure
After breakfast, it is time to say "arrivederci".

4 Days / 3 Nights

Day 1: Arrival
Arrival at your hotel in the Biella area. Dinner and overnight accommodation.

Day 2 - Lake Maggiore (approx 150 kms)
Today’s visit is to Lake Maggiore. Arrival at Stresa, the pearl of Lake Maggiore.
Its panoramic and architectural beauty and mild climate make it a popular tourist destination. We will venture off by boat to the stupendous Borromean Islands, which form the backdrop to the marvelous landscape of the lake; we board for Isola Bella to visit the Borromean Palace with its beautiful hanging gardens. At the end of the visit we proceed to Isola dei Pescatori, with its characteristic streets and restaurants where fish specialities from the lake can be sampled. The tour ends with Isola Bella, with its beautiful botanic garden. Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 3 - Biella, Lake Viverone and Sordevolo (approx 50 kms)
After breakfast we ‘ll leave for Biella: our tour guide will show you the cathedral and the 11th century Baptistery before taking the Funicular up to the medieval old town situated on top of Piazzo hill. Here you will walk through porticoes which are characteristic of this part of town and visit some of the old palaces and noble villas from whose gardens you will see panoramic views of lower Biella and its spectacular mountain range. In the afternoon we head to Lake Viverone - a small blue jewel in amidst the green woodland and fields of Piemonte. Return to hotel to prepare for the evening - transfer to Sordevolo, dinner in a local restaurant before the passion play performance. Return to the hotel after the performance.
Overnight accommodation.

Day 4 - Departure
After breakfast, it is time to say "arrivederci".

The programme can be changed to meet your wishes.

Fondazione Arena di Verona has confirmed the 98th Arena di Verona Opera Festival! A programme full of top events, featuring innovative stage directions and new settings, in full compliance with all health and safety regulations.

Fondazione Arena will not only stage the rescheduled performances from last year, but also a series of truly exclusive events with extraordinary casts.

Enjoy the opera season, we'll take care of the rest! We organise tours and group trips with accommodation in Verona or on Lake Garda. On request, we can also enrich your stay with excursions, activities and guided tours to explore the beautiful region.

Below you can find the official festival calendar for 2021:

Europlan organizes events and trips related to choral groups and bands, dealing with all phases of the organization, from planning a trip to hotel accommodation, excursions, guided tours, exhibitions and services including language.
The music is a fundamental element of our culture and helps to enrich our cultural heritage and especially thanks to the many choral groups and band groups in our area.
If you are interested in playing in one of our locations, please contact us, we will arrange a customized trip for you!

Not only for adult Choirs, but also for young Choirs and Bands.

Verona Choir competition

(From 07 to 11 April 2021)

The romantic city of Verona was the setting of Shakespeare‘s classic love story, Romeo and Juliet. Red-roofed and pastel- shaded, Verona lies in a bend of the river Adige as it winds its way south from the Alps. Apart from Rome itself, Verona is Italy‘s best preserved Roman city, with a Roman bridge, Roman gates and the famous Roman amphitheatre, the Arena of Verona. Verona is a well preserved Romanesque, Gothic and Renaissance city, with beautiful frescoed churches and houses. Rich with tradition, this city is a perfect choral destination. The Verona Choir Competition is held in a local theatre of Verona where choirs have a maximum of fifteen minutes to perform their chosen pieces, judged by a panel of seven internationally acclaimed adjudicators. The Closing Ceremony ends with a grand procession from the reception through the city of Verona to the Roman Arena, where all guest choirs will join together to perform Va Pensiero by G.Verdi, Inno Alla Gioia by L. van Beethoven and Amazing Grace by J.Newton.

The itinerary as described includes:

• 4 nights in a 3* hotel situated in the southern area of Lake Garda (twin room with private bathroom, buffet breakfast and evening meal)
• Participation in the competition including all charges
• Participation in the opening concert
• Half day sightseeing in Verona (excludes any entrance fees payable locally)
• Day trip to Venice including a boat ride
• Reception with an Italian Choir
• Monetary Prize in Category 2
• Closing ceremony with snacks and wine, presentation of certificates for all choirs and a cup for every placed choir
• Translation service throughout the stay

The itinerary does not include:

• Coaching as required throughout the festival
• Single supplement
• City tax where applicable

Tuscany International

(Choral Festival from 17 to 20 June 2021)

The Tuscany International Choral Festival takes place each Summer in the medieval town of Montecatini Terme, in Tuscany. This festival offers an exciting program to choirs that includes up to four concert options as well as great sight-seeing. Tuscany was the "Birthplace of the Renaissance" and has remained a culturally enriched region of Italy ever since. The region’s rolling hills and medieval art-filled towns have captivated people for centuries. The town of Montecatini Terme has been host to several famous guests including Toscanini and Gigli and has even provided inspiration to the Tuscan poet Giuseppe Giusti. And Puccini is believed to have composed the third act of La Bohème here. Choirs who wish to have a fourth choral performance can opt to prolong their festival stay by an extra night in Montecatini Terme and perform in one of the beautiful Catholic churches in Montecatini on the Sunday morning.

The itinerary as described includes:

• 3 nights in a 3*, 3* Superior or 4* hotel with breakfast
• 2 evening dinners in your hotel
• Opening ceremony at Spa Garden Tettuccio
• Three choral performances
• Half day excursion to Pisa or Lucca
• Full day excursion to Florence
• Closing ceremony at Villa Medici with dinner and drinks
• Local assistant throughout your stay

The itinerary does not include:

• Coaching as required throughout the festival
• Single supplement
• City tax where applicable

Choir Festivals and Competitions