Following the success of the last few seasons,
music will return to Isola del Garda 2026

We offer afternoon visits,

in which we also offer musical entertainment.

The price includes the boot transfer,

a tour and a welcome drink. 

“ECHI DAL MONDO”

CONCERT DUO

Stella Chiara Cattaneo, violin
Silvia Cattaneo, piano

4 April – 2:00 PM

"Echoes from the World": Tour, Drink & Concert

• 14:00 | Departure from Portese

• 14:15 | Guided Tour & Welcome Drink

• 15:30 | Concert: “Echi dal mondo”

• 17:15 | Return to Portese

Cost: €57 pp (Includes transfer, tour, and performance)

Violin Concert

Laura Masotto 

25th April 2026

An Immersive Journey of Sound: Laura Masotto at Isola del Garda

Experience a transcendent musical odyssey as Veronese violinist and composer Laura Masotto returns to the enchanting Isola del Garda.

This performance is not merely a concert, but a multi-sensory immersion where the timeless soul of the violin meets the cutting edge of modern soundscapes.

Event Schedule

• 14:00 | Departure from the Port of Portese

• 14:15 | Arrival at the Island

• 14:30 | Guided tour of the historic estate and gardens

• 15:15 | Welcome drink (choice of local wine, juice, or water)

• 15:45 | Concert performance begins

• 16:45 | Conclusion of the event and departure

Details

• Rate: €57 per person

• Requirements: Advance booking is mandatory. Please note that no reduced rates are available for this event.

The Philosophy

In an era of global discord, this performance seeks to bridge the gap between the modern world and the essential rhythms of life.
Drawing inspiration from ancient shamanic practices, Masotto uses her music as a medium for reconnection—blending organic strings with electronic sound design to build a landscape that is both dynamic and deeply meditative.

"A dynamic musical landscape where classical tradition meets the infinite possibilities of sound design."

NOVECENTO – The Legend of the Pianist on the Ocean

Bringing Baricco’s masterpiece to life at the enchanting Isola del Garda

Under the direction of Ennio Pasinetti

The Performance

The stage belongs to Valerio Busseni, an accomplished actor and musician, who portrays the trumpeter Max Tooney—

the lifelong companion and musical confidant of the legendary pianist Danny Boodman T.D. Lemon Novecento.

With extraordinary expressive power, Busseni draws the audience into the life of the man who never set foot on dry land,

evoking memories and atmospheres that swell like waves upon the deck of the Virginian, the ocean liner that was his only home.

Accompanying the narrative is pianist Sandro Cuccuini, a distinguished composer and conductor.
With a career spanning back to 1982, Cuccuini has arranged music for the Modern Dance Academy
and collaborated with prestigious institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dance in London, the Venice Biennale, and Tanzsommer Innsbruck.

His extensive repertoire includes musical scores and hundreds of performances staged across Italy and abroad.

Program & Information

• 15:00 | Departure from the Port of Portese

• 15:15 | Arrival at the Island

• 15:15 | Guided tour of the gardens and villa

• 16:30 | Welcome drink (local wine, juice, or water)

• 16:45 | Performance begins

• 18:30 | Departure from the Island

Admission: €57 per person

Includes round-trip transport, guided tour, welcome drink, and the performance. Reservations are mandatory; please note that reduced rates are not available.

Concerto del Duo Épices

Von Taranteln, Hüten, grünen Wiesen und Papirosn

MAY 23rd, 2026

For over two decades, recorder player Maria Dorner-Hofmann and harpist Caroline Schmidt-Polex have performed as a duo, a partnership rooted in their shared formative years at the Mozarteum University Salzburg.
Driven by a quest for original repertoire for their rare instrumental pairing, they now unveil an entirely new program.

“Von Taranteln, Hüten, grünen Wiesen und Papirosn – Art Music Inspired by European Folk Traditions”
offers a musical odyssey that weaves the vibrant energy of diverse folk traditions with the compositional elegance and technical virtuosity of the classical tradition.

The audience will be treated to spirited melodies ranging from the Italian Tarantella and variations on Alpine themes to evocative works from the Balkans, Ireland, and Denmark,
alongside masterpieces by renowned composers such as Maurice Ravel and Jacques Ibert.

Among the evening's highlights is the brilliant Carnaval de Venise by Pierre-Agricole Genin,
featuring dazzling variations on its world-famous theme.

Concert Program

Tarantella Napoletana – Italian Traditional
Anton Stadler / Duo Épices – Variations on “Wann i in der Früh aufsteh”
Tobi Reiser – Die schöne Weis’
Jacob van Eyck – Een Schots Lietjen 
Turlough O’Carolan – Lord Galloway’s Lamentation, Eleanor Plunkett, Planxty Connor
Folk Traditions – Papirosn (Yiddish), The Dragon of Bosnia, Dance! Dance! (Klezmer), Hora di Vincea (Romania)
Michala Petri – Variations on the Danish song “Mads Doss”
Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy – Venezianisches Gondellied, Op. 19b No. 6
Johann Simon Mayr – La Biondina in Gondoletta
Pierre-Agricole Genin – Carnaval de Venise
Maurice Ravel – Vocalise-Étude en forme de Habanera
Georges Bizet – Habanera from the opera Carmen

Event Schedule

3:00 PM – Departure from Portese

3:15 PM – Arrival at Isola del Garda, followed by a guided tour and a welcome aperitif: a choice of local wine, mineral water, or fruit juice

Approx. 4:45 PM – Concert performance by Duo Épices

6:00 PM – 6:15 PM – Return transfer from the Island

Admission

Price: €57 per person Inclusive of round-trip boat transfer, guided tour, and the concert performance.

Please note: No discounted rates are available for concert events.

Duo Pianistico Ad Parnassum

M° Biagio Lo Cascio
M° Francesca Fidotta

Event Schedule

2:00 PM – Departure from Portese

Approx. 2:15 PM – Arrival at the Island, followed by a guided tour

Approx. 3:30 PM – Welcome aperitif

4:45 PM – Performance begins

Approx. 5:00 PM – Conclusion of the event and return transfer to Portese

Admission

Price: €57 per person Inclusive of round-trip boat transfer from Portese, the guided tour, and the performance.