Music

Sites

	Musical Treasures of Tuscany - www.tesorimusicalitoscani.org - Musical Treasures of Tuscany is the name of the project dedicated to preserving the musical heritage of the region through research and promotion. The project's research is available though the site's library, where a collection of musical scores are available for download (.pdf format) as well as some recordings (.mp3 format). The material available varies for each composer and the concert schedule is updated every few months. Some files are only accessible after registration.
	Puccini Festival - www.puccinifestival.it - Every year the Puccini Festival foundation celebrates Giacomo Puccini by putting on the most famous of his operas during July and August in an outdoor theater. The site is very complete, with information on the season's program, synopsis of the operas in schedule and a biography of the composer. Also included is information on buying tickets, the theater and a photographic gallery.
	Arezzo Wave - www.arezzowave.com - Official site for the annual music festival which takes place in Arezzo each summer. The sites presents the last edition's guest singers, a rich photographic gallery and various videos of the performances. An archive contains the most significant news and photographs of past festival editions.
	Pistoia Blues Festival - www.pistoiablues.com - Site for the annual international music festival held over three days in July in the historical center of Pistoia. Information on this year's program and participating artists. Also includes a short history on past editions, a photographic gallery, a FAQs section and, closer to the festival date, information on purchasing tickets. A must for blues lovers.
	Toscana Musiche - www.toscanamusiche.it - Official site for the asssociation Toscana Musiche (Tuscan Music) which brings together the main contemporary music festivals and concerts in the region. Sponsored by the regional government, the site offers information on the main music festivals, with general details and links to official sites. The section dedicated to events contains information on upcoming concerts and related news. Overall, the site contains usefil information for any music lover seeking to experience Tuscany through its local musical groups and events.
	Tuscan Association on Research of Musical Origins - www.humnet.unipi.it/atmus/ - The association's main objective is to create an "inventory and catalog of the musical heritage (bibliographical, iconographical, organological) of the region of Tuscany" but in general is dedicated to spondoring research and educational activities which regard the musical culture of Tuscany. The site contains the history, publications and activities in which the association is involved. [Site only in Italian]