L'AltroFestival 2026 features open rehearsals and Dvořák

The L'AltroFestival 2026 features a program of open rehearsals, offering the public 33 hours of access to the musical preparation process. Artistic director Christa Bützberger provides insight into the interpretive decisions made during these sessions, which include exploring different musical nuances and ensemble dynamics. The festival's program includes works by Antonín Dvořák, specifically his String Quartet No. 1 in D major, op. 23.

In a related cultural recommendation, conductor Carlo Emilio Tortaroli suggests the book ‘Musicofilia’ by Oliver Sacks as part of the ‘Letture sotto l’ombrellone 2026’ series. The book explores the neurological and emotional impact of music, detailing how it affects individuals with conditions such as Parkinson’s disease or Tourette syndrome.