Now in its eighth edition, the Premio Città di Lucca “Alfredo Catalani” award is given annually by the Friends of Lucca and Porcari’s “Alfredo Catalani” Music Circle to personalities and artists from the musical and cultural world (musicians, directors, singers, conductors, theatrical agents, painters, famous writers), who have made the city of Lucca known internationally.
This year the prize will be awarded to Adolfo Galli and Mimmo D’Alessandro, owners of “Di e Gi” and organizers of Lucca’s Summer and Winter Festival, thanks to which great artists perform on the city’s stage and make Lucca’s name and its musical heritage known throughout the world The event, in Villa Bernardini (Vicopelago), June 16th at 9 pm, will be introduced by musicologist Daniele Rubboli and includes, apart from the award and acknowledgment by the president of the Catalani club, Francesco Pardini, and the mayor of Lucca, Alessandro Tambellini, the participation of emerging young musicians and singers in concert. The prize, as usual, is made by Lucca’s Ancient Mint. Free admission. Reservations required by calling +39347 9951581.