Expert recommendations of the top dance, theater, and classical music performances.
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Accademia Bartolomeo Cristofori
Music society devoted to classical chamber concerts with original instruments; generally hosts a fall season of recitals. Tip: For an up-to-date listing of the city’s classical-music concerts, visit www.nuovieventimusicali.it. Via di Camaldoli 7R; tel. +39 055 221 646; www.accademiacristofori.it
A.Gi.Mus
Promotes concerts by young musicians in a variety of venues. Via della Piazzola 7R; tel. +39 055 580 996. www.agimusfirenze.it
Amici della Musica
Top national and international performers; many concerts staged at Teatro della Pergola (www.pergola.firenze.it). Teatro: Via della Pergola 18/32; tel. +39 055 226 4333. Box office: Via Alamanni 39; tel. +39 055 210 804. www.amicimusica.fi.it
Florence Symphonietta
Stages concerts of classical and contemporary music by the Orchestra Florence Symphonietta, but also hosts visiting soloists; main venue is church of Santo Stefano near the Ponte Vecchio. Tip: Buy tickets in advance from Via Alamanni 39 (tel. +39 055 210 804) or on the day of from Santo Stefano. www.florencesymphonietta.org
Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina
Chamber orchestra; most concerts held in church of the Orsanmichele; season runs March to October. Tip: To book tickets online for a wide range of events across the performing arts, visit www.boxol.it. Via Monferrato 2; tel. +39 055 783 374; www.orcafi.it
Orchestra della Toscana
Leading regional orchestra; stages one or two classical concerts a month between May and September, usually at the Teatro Verdi (www.teatroverdifirenze.it). Via Verdi 5; tel. +39 055 234 0710. Teatro Verdi: Via Ghibellina 99; tel. +39 055 212 320. www.orchestradellatoscana.it
Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
City’s main performing arts venue; hosts classical music concerts, opera, classical and contemporary dance, and theater. Corso Italia 16; tel. +39 055 277 9350. www.maggiofiorentino.com
