Summer is approaching and with it, festival season. These are Europe’s best classical music festivals, not to be missed!
Bergen International Festival, Norway
Bergen Festival was established to promote Nordic artists and has become the largest festival of music and arts in Scandinavia. As well as attracting world-class performers, it is special for taking place in unique historical spots in the heart of Bergen and its coastal surrounds, including Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s own home, and the 13th-century King Hakon’s Hall.
June 24-July 7, fib. no
Granada International Festival, Spain
In 2023, performances by Icelandic pianists Víkingur Olafsson, Philippe Herreweghe in music by Mozart and Beethoven are among the classical music highlights(亮点).As in previous years, the festival will team up with University of Granada to invite enormous students to take part in the Manuel de Falla Courses.
June 21-July 19, granadafestival. org
Verbier Festival, Switzerland
Verbier Festival shows fine music at the heart of the beautiful Swiss Alpseach summer in 2023. As well as experiencing these fantastic performers in some of the most impressive alpine scenery Europe has to offer, the real magic of Verbier is that it connects great musicians at the height of their careers with determined young artists, through the Verbier Festival Academy.
May 14-June 30, verbierfestival. com
Edinburgh International Festival, Scotland
There’s a wonderful atmosphere on the historic streets of Edinburgh in August. In 2023,the festival welcomes violinist Nicola Benedetti in her first year as festival director. We will also see Scottish Chamber Orchestra and the London Symphony Orchestra from closer to home.223 outstanding students from all over the world will take part in it.
August 4-August 27, eif. Co. uk
【小题1】Which of the following highlights the Bergen International Festival?| A．The locations. | B．The performers. |
| C．The composers. | D．The coastline. |
| A．Music by Mozart. | B．Student participation. |
| C．Violinists’ performances. | D．Cooperation with universities. |
| A．Verbier Festival. | B．Bergen International Festival. |
| C．Granada International Festival. | D．Edinburgh International Festival. |
