Free choir concerts at Santa Croce

On May 23 and 24, student choirs from all over Italy and Europe will gather in the basilica of Santa Croce as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of when Florence was the capital of Italy for a short time. For the first time, the International Festival of

by Francesca Giordano

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Wed 29 Apr 2015 10:00 PM

On May 23 and 24, student choirs from all over Italy and Europe will gather in the basilica of Santa Croce as part of the 150th anniversary celebrations of when Florence was the capital of Italy for a short time.

For the first time, the International Festival of University Choirs will be in Florence after visiting various other Italian cities including Milan, Rome and Modena.

The festival will consist of 10 choirs and over 300 participants. On Saturday, May 23, the concert will take place at 5pm and 9pm, and on Sunday, May 24, at 10am and 3pm. Admission is free but spots are limited, so act fast and get your tickets soon.

For more information, see facebook.com/Coro.UNIFI or email corouniversitariofirenze@gmail.com.

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Francesca Giordano

Francesca Giordano is originally from New York. She decided she needed a change of scenery from the UNC Wilmington campus and is now studying abroad in Florence. For her short time here, she will be interning with The Florentine in the hope of improving her Italian and gaining a new perspective in the editorial field.

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