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MARCO POLO

MARCO POLO association, through ACCADEMIA LIBERA NATURA E CULTURA, has developed a calendar of high level events, collaborating with numerous associations from the Val di Cecina, involving the municipalities of Montecatini Val di Cecina, Volterra and Castelnuovo, France, Germany, the Netherlands and Russia. Four festivals take place on the natural stages of the castles and villages of Querceto, Mazzolla, Pignano and Montecastelli.

The piano, the opera, tango and chamber music are the protagonists of the ARTE & MUSICA festival, but also performances of jazz and world music are scheduled. Enriched by training courses, ARTE & MUSICA creates a synergy between the local and the international scene and brings together different nations and languages in a climate of friendship and dialogue.

LOCATIONS

QUERCETO

In the heart of Val di Cecina between Volterra and the Etruscan coast lies the dreamy village of Querceto, surrounded by fields and forests. The medieval castle of the Ginori Lisci family covers almost the entire Querceto. Querceto has been completely restored and has a lively social cultural life

MAZZOLLA

The dreamy village of Mazzolla, close to Volterra, lies between the fields and forests and was originally an ancient settlement of Etruscans. In the center is the villa of the family Viti, situated with style elements from the Middle Ages and 18th century. It overlooks the nature reserve of Berignone.

PIGNANO

Today Borgo Pignano is an elegant countryside hotel in Tuscany, but like other spots in this glorious countryside, it was first settled during Etruscan times. Large stones at the base of the church, villa and some of the outlying walls are vestiges of the people who lived here over 2,500 years ago.

VOLTERRA

In one of the most important cities of the Etruscan city federation are several historical properties of the family Inghirami. Together with local foundations they form the logistical core of the masterclasses and projects, initiated by the ACCADEMIA LIBERA NATURA E CULTURA.

EVENTS AND COURSES

ARTE & MUSICA

Classical music, opera and tango are the protagonists of the festival, but also performances of jazz and world music are scheduled. The festival creates synergy and brings in a climate of friendship and dialogue.

PIANO FESTIVAL

Every year an international pianofestival takes place in Querceto under the direction of the Italian pianist Paolo Francese. Concerts and masterclasses of a high standard are scheduled in the last week of July.

SUMMER ACADEMY

Summer courses in Querceto, Mazzolla and Volterra in the fields of art, music, cuisine and language. We want to participate actively in the elimination of linguistic and cultural barriers and open space for personal growth.

CALENDER 2022

JUNE

11/06 – 18/06 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP SCULPTURE | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher: Reinhard Pontius DE

11/06 – 18/06 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP ITALIAN CUISINE & LANGUAGE | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher: Rebecca Vischer IT/CH

JULY

09/07-16/07 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP PAINTING | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher: Dorine Kuiper NLD

15/07-20/07 FRI/VEN| MASTERCLASS COMPOSING | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher Gian Vincenzo Cresta IT

23/07-30/07 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP PIANO | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher: Jens Schlichting DEU

AUGUST

30/07-06/08 SAT/SAB | WORKHOP VOICE&ART | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher: Florence Mazzuchelli FRA

30/07-06/08 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP NEOTANGO | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teachers: Lydia Müller&Ezequiel Sanucci D/ARG

06/08-13/08 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP TANGO ARGENTINO | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teachers: Lydia Müller&Ezequiel Sanucci D/ARG | Ximena Zalazar Firpo&Willem Meul ARG/BE

13/08-20/08 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP TANGO ARGENTINO | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teachers: Ximena Zalazar Firpo&Willem Meul ARG/BEL

20/08-27/08 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP ITALIAN CUISINE & LANGUAGE | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teachers: Rebecca Vischer IT/CH | Claudia Torresan ITA

20/08-27/08 SATURDAY | WORKSHOP AKKORDEON | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher: Stefanie Koch DEU

SEPTEMBER

03/09 – 10/09 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP VOICE | Querceto (Montecatini VdC) | Teacher: Sarah Behrendt DE

CALENDER 2021

MAY

29/05 – 05/06 SATURDAY | WORKSHOP PIANO also in streaming | Querceto – cancelled
Teacher: Jens Schlichting DE

JUNE

05/06 – 12/06 SATURDAY | WORKSHOP PIANO also in streaming| Querceto
Teacher: Jens Schlichting DE

12/06 – 19/07 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP SCULPTURE | Querceto
Teacher: Reinhard Pontius DE

12/06 – 19/07 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP ITALIAN CUISINE & LANGUAGE | Querceto
Teacher: Rebecca Vischer IT/CH

JULY

10/07-17/07 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP PAINTING | Querceto
Teacher: Dorine Kuiper NL

10/07-17/07 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP YOGA/PILATES | Querceto
Teacher: Maritza Marbus NL | Cancelled

12/07-17/07 SUN/DOM | MASTERCLASS COMPOSING | Querceto
Teacher: Gian Vincenzo Cresta IT

15/07 THU/GIO | VINOPERAFESTIVAL |19.30 | Montecatini VdC – Miniera | A cena con l’Opera – info+prenotazioni La Terrazza Sul Borgo +39 340 081 9698 Le arie e i duetti più celebri dell’Opera – G. Verdi, G. Puccini, P. Mascagni con cena (25€) Chiara Mattioli, Soprano | Claudio Sassetti, Tenore | Veio Torcigliani, Baritono

16/07 FRI/VEN| PIANOFESTIVAL| 21.00 | Querceto – Terrazzone del Castello
Award concert, compositions made by the students of the course: composition’

17/07-24/07 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOPS QI-GONG/PERCUSSION GWOKA | Querceto
Teacher: Isabelle Mansuy FR & Robert Ngoka FR – canceld

17/07 – 24/07 SAT/SAB | MASTERCLASSES | Querceto
Teachers: Paolo Francese IT, Anna d’Errico IT, Sara Cianciullo IT, pianoforte | Alberto Delle Piane IT chitarra | Luigi Bisanti IT flauto

22/07 THU/GIO | PIANOFESTIVAL | 21.00 | Montecatini VC – Piazza
Award concert, students of the courses: flute, guitar | L. Beethoven, F. Chopin, J. Brahms, W.A. Mozart

23/07 FRI/VEN | PIANOFESTIVAL | 21.00 – Querceto – Granaio | Free entrance
Award concert, students of the courses: flute, guitar | L. Beethoven, F. Chopin, J. Brahms, W.A. Mozart

AUGUST

31/07-07/08 SAT/SAB | WORKHOP VOICE&ART | Querceto
Teacher: Florence Mazzuchelli F

31/07-07/08 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP TANGO ARGENTINO | Querceto
Teachers: Lydia Müller&Ezequiel Sanucci D/ARG | Ximena Zalazar Firpo&Willem Meul ARG/BE

04/08 WED/MER | VOL’TANGO | 21.00 | Ponteginori (Montecatini VdC) – Piscina comunale | Tango Argentino dj Ezequiel Sanucci – nel rispetto delle normative anti-covid

07/08-14/08 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP TANGO ARG/ArtENTINO | Querceto
Teachers: Ximena Zalazar Firpo e Willem Meul ARG/BE

14/08 – 21/08 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP ITALIAN CUISINE & LANGUAGE | Querceto
Teacher: Rebecca Vischer IT/CH

14/08 – 21/08 SATURDAY | WORKSHOP AKKORDEON | Querceto
Teacher: Stefanie Koch DE

11/08 WED/MER | VOL’TANGO | 21.00 | La Sassa (Montecatini VdC) – Piazza Tango Argentino dj Ximena – nel rispetto delle normative anti-covid

14/08 SAT/SAB | FOLK&WINE | 21.00 | Montecatini VdC – Piazza Dè Soda Sisters | musica popolare toscana e produttori di vino in piazza Benedetta Pallesi, Veronica Bigontina e Lisa Santinelli – guitar, mandolino, percussions

SEPTEMBER

04/09 – 11/09 SAT/SAB | WORKSHOP VOICE | Querceto
Teachers: Sarah Behrendt DE

12/09 – 19/09 e 19/09 – 26/09 SUNDAY | WORKSHOP SCUPTURE | Mazzolla
Teachers: Thomas Reuter e Eva Skupin DE

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