BOCELLI AND TUSCANY
THE GEMS OF TUSCANY THROUGH THE MAESTRO’S NOTES.
Experience the pure bliss of Maestro Andrea Bocelli performing live. The “Teatro del Silenzio” is an open air amphitheatre nestled in the charming countryside of Lajatico, the hometown of Andrea Bocelli. Each summer, the theatre hosts a concert in which he and his acclaimed guests perform with the accompainment of the Italian Philharmonic Orchestra. The Teatro del Silenzio site remains silent throughout the rest of the year so to preserve the natural harmony and silence of the bucolic landscape.
Discover Tuscany and its medieval villages, where ancient civilizations have settled their prosperous cultures and where the different artistic eras of the Italian peninsula have left the most representative and glorious demonstrations; get access to private palaces and art collections with stunning views over the surrounding idyllic scenery; interact with local personalities and artisans for the discovery of the traditions and masteries.
MUSIC & ENTERTAINMENT
- Get access to VIP seats to the most magical night in the very heart of the Tuscan countryside; the ìTeatro del Silenzioî is set in an open air amphitheatre, the Executive Area offers the best position to fully experience the show at its finest. Enjoy Maestro Andrea Bocelli performance accompanied by unique entertainment, famous world renowned singers and dancers, accompanied by the Italian Philharmonic Orchestra.
- Exclusively visit the PPG Recording Studios, the official studios of Maestro Bocelli. Learn about the intriguing process of music making as you explore the studio,s professionally equipped with the highest quality instruments including an outboard, vintage and modern instruments, Massemborg equalizers, preamplifiers and compressors. Experience what it feels like to be a recording artist as you step into the studio to record your interpretation of songs in the repertoire of Maestro Bocelli.
- Imagine going back in time, living for a day in the world of our ancestors. At the winery Rocca di Frassinello in Gavorrano, taste the real ìtannedî Etruscan wine, stroll through the rooms dedicated to the Etruscan lifestyle and with a private music performance immerse yourself in an all-embracing experience, combining the excellence of the territory and its most prestigious wines.
- Get access to a private event at sunset, a reenactment of Etruscans lifestyle, in a suggestive archaeological area. The show will take you to the discovery of the ancient civilization, with all its epic and legendary atmospheres. Readings, music and dances give body to a timeless journey, driving back the audience to the seventh century BC.
EXPLORE
- Discover Lajatico, the hometown of Maestro Bocelli, get the chance of visiting his family vineyards and private wine cellars and learning more about the Andrea Bocelli Foundation at its official headquarters. Indulge in an elegant wine tasting alongside the Bocelli family at the Officine Bocelli restaurant as his nephew, explains in detail the history of the family wines and pours you glasses of reds and whites. Enjoy a traditional Tuscan lunch alongside the Maestro and his family. Admire the lifetime achievements of the Maestro with a visit to a newly opened museum celebrating his life.
- Siena and its historical tradition in a private visit guided by a local art historian who will lead you to the discovery of Sienaís major highlights and itís incredible medieval history.
- San Gimignano with an art historian, discover the historical center of a jewel medieval city, steeped in history as well as timeless. This small, romantic town, perched on a hill in Tuscanyís Siena province, dates back to the 10th century, has 14 surviving medieval towers that create a unique skyline visible from the surrounding countryside.
- Discover the charming town of Volterra, the city of Alabaster, well known for its Etruscan origins and for the many remains belonging to this era; its peculiar urban layout reminds us of its Etruscan origins: together with an art historian visit part of the majestic protective walls built during the 5th century BC, the Acropolis that houses several buildings and the foundations of two ancient temples, the Roman Theatre, dating back to the end of the first century AC, built in a natural amphiteatre shape area.
- In Siena privately visit of the Contrada led by a Contradaiolo. A Contrada is a district, or a ward, within an Italian city. The most well-known contrade are probably the 17 contrade of Siena that race in the Palio di Siena. Each is named after an animal or symbol and each with its own long history and complicated set of heraldic and semi-mythological associations. These districts were set up in the Middle Ages in order to supply troops to the many military companies that were hired to defend Siena as it fought to defend its independence from Florence and other nearby city states.
- Explore the world of bees and honey, a fascinating journey into this ancient harvesting technique. You will listen to their dialogue of love and struggle with the flowers, observe the life of these creatures and the magical stories that surround the golden city: the beehive. Together with an expert guide discover the activities and products they create, immersing yourself in a sensory analysis of different honeys.
- Get access to an ancient castle built on an Etruscan site: Castello di Potentino lies in a secret valley in one of the last undiscovered corners of Tuscany ñ Monte Amiata. The medieval building is surrounded by unspoilt countryside, dotted with vines and olive trees. Listen to the stories and legend of this magical place together with its owner.
- Experience the excitement of gazing Stars, Galaxies, Planets and Nebulae with a computerized telescope and a professional astronomer. Observe the constellations with the naked eye, dive into the Milky Way and learn to orient yourself at night with the help of the stars.
ARCHITECTURE
- Exceptional access to a noble palace in the main square of Siena, Piazza del Campo (UNESCO world heritage site). The interior features a grand staircase and an important art collection. The owning family will open the doors to their home for a private visit and conversation.
- Special opening, private visit of the Medieval Tower Campatelli, of the 72 ancient towers that made San Gimignano famous, this is one of the most interesting remaining ones; a visit to the Campatelli Tower-House is a bona fide journey back in time, set against more than 1000 years of history.
- In Volterra privately access to Palazzo Viti, one of the most beautiful private residences in Italy. In 1850 Giuseppe Viti, an alabaster trader, purchased the palace and carried out extensive restoration work. The many rooms are beautifully furnished with antique furniture, porcelains, alabaster collections and other valuable items representing Italian, European and Oriental art dating from the 15th to the 20th centuries. Everything has remained as it was seen, over the centuries, from kings and princes who were housed there.
- Enter one of the most amazing gardens in Europe, at the Celsa Castle, a silent garden and its adjacent hunting ground where the only sounds to be heard are the wind, the water and the birdsong. Built at the beginning of 1200 and then enlarged and restored by the architect Baldasarre Peruzzi during Renaissance, Celsa Castleís masterpiece is surely its gardens, a green area with boxwood beds and geometric shapes that reproduce the coat of arms of the Aldobrandini family, maintaining still nowadays the original imprint flowerbeds of the Italian garden.
EPICUREAN
- Enjoy a Michelin starred lunch at Cum Quibus restaurant, located in the heart of San Gimignano, reached the Micheln star in 2017. The restaurant is a perfect mix between history and modern art. The team is made by young local men who are aiming to improve their products every day.
- Discover the Chianti region, a place where tradition and innovation coexist in perfect harmony. Immerse yourself in the vineyard hills of Chianti discovering some of the best wineries together with its owners holding the family traditions alive. Indulge in unique tastings paired with local delicacies in their private wine cellars.
- Create your own wine in a historical Montepulciano winery, discover the vineyards and different type of grapes, learn the techniques behind the winemaking: from fermentation to barrels aging. Taste the wines directly from the barrels and with the help of your expert guide, build your own wine structure and the your final exclusive wine; produce your bottles to be shipped directly to your home.
- Enjoy a private cooking class in a 13th Century Brunello di Montalcino Castle and Winery, pair your crafted dishes with a unique wine tasting designed with the best bottles from the castleís cellars. Immerse yourself in the rich tastes and traditions of this unique and historical region. After lunch discover the falconry tradition with an in depth demonstration overlooking the lush green hills of the countryside.
- With a privately chartered helicopter fly over the hills of Montalcino to one of the most picturesque vineyards in Tuscany, surprise your taste buds with an unforgettable tasting menu at a Michelin-star restaurant, and revel in the exquisite Brunello wines at Massimo Ferragamoís winery. Discover the peaceful serenity of a privately owned estate, with 75 acres of biodynamic vineyards nestled between olive groves, fruit orchards and organic gardens.
ARTS & CRAFTS
- Privately visit one of the most renowned Contemporary Art Gallery in Italy, Galleria Continua. The gallery opened in San Gimignano in 1990, in a former cinema, establishing itself and thrived in an entirely unexpected location, away from the big cities and the ultramodern urban centers.
- Give space to your creativity and craftmanship, with the supervision of a local master you could chose to create leather products, jewels, learn the secrets of oil painting or the art of restoration.
- In Volterra privately get access to one of the alabaster workshop to learn the crafting secrets from a local artisan. There still remain a few examples of the traditional alabaster workshop in Volterra where it is still possible to experience that magic atmosphere, while you watch the craftsman creating an artistic object or sculpture. It was in these workshops that the most characteristic social group of Volterra was born, the ëalabastraí (alabaster workers) with a particular lifestyle and slang.
- In the heart of Florence, enter into one of its prestigious art academy, take inspiration from the works of medieval painters and, together with a professional artist, create your own unforgettable masterpiece.