In Florence, the inaugural concert conducted by Ceretta. On the program, a contemporary piece by Campogrande and classics by Brahms and Tchaikovsky.
The new symphonic season of the Orchestra della Toscana opens on Thursday, October 22, 2026, at the Teatro Verdi in Florence. The inaugural concert, conducted by principal director Diego Ceretta, will feature violinist Francesca Dego as the soloist.
Dego will perform both the Italian premiere of Nicola Campogrande's "Io cammino muovendo le dita" for solo violin (2025) and the celebrated Violin Concerto, Op. 77 by Johannes Brahms. The evening will conclude with a performance of the Symphony No. 6, Op. 74 "Pathétique" by Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky.
The Orchestra della Toscana is an Italian symphony orchestra based in Florence, active since 1980. Its concert season, which takes place primarily at the Teatro Verdi, is a staple of the city's and region's cultural life.
The decision to open the season with a program that pairs a contemporary piece with masterpieces from the Romantic repertoire reflects a precise artistic direction. For years, the orchestra has complemented its promotion of classical works with a commitment to the music of our time, commissioning or presenting premieres by living composers. The piece by Nicola Campogrande, an Italian composer born in 1969, written just the previous year, is an example of this.
Violinist Francesca Dego, an established international soloist, and conductor Diego Ceretta, leading the orchestra as principal conductor, are the protagonists of this season opener, which aims to blend tradition and innovation for the Florentine audience.
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