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There is only one great classical music festival during winter in Europe: The Canary Islands Music Festival. With the start of 2012, the 28th edition of this festival took off. Unsurprisingly, this festival is a reason for music lovers from around the world to book flights to Tenerife, Gran Canaria and the other islands.

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A city of spectacular spires, beautiful architecture and a real cosmopolitan feel, Palma de Mallorca still manages to maintain that unique 'island' identity. Despite being the only true city on the island, Palma is a thriving juxtaposition between the best that city life has to offer and a fabulous mix of Spanish and Moorish influenced buildings that give it a truly 'old world' feel.

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The Antalya International Piano Festival is one the major artistic events in the city, making you expect a lot from the city as your flight to Antalya lands. The event is organized every year by world renowned classical pianist from Turket, Fazil Say, under the aegis of the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. Each year the festival hosts several piano concerts by well-known artists coming from all parts of the world. The event is held at the Antalya Culture Centre.

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Interfest is an internationally acclaimed festival that celebrates classical music of Europe. The festival is organized from October 2nd to 12th every year. The festival generally continues for 10 days which are not only enriching but also brings a whole lot of memorabilia to the fore. This is especially true of people fond of music of the 60s and 70s. The festival welcomes renowned musicians and soloists from all over Europe to form a diverse set of musical performances.

Continue reading... Interfest Festival of Classical Music, Bitola

Famous Apollonia Festival of Arts at Burgas If you are an arts enthusiast and wish to explore the rich heritage of Bulgarian art, Apollonio Festival of Arts is a must visit event for you. It brings together a beautiful amalgamation of performing arts, literature and art exhibitions. The event will be organized in the city of Sozopol which is only 30 Kms from Burgas. So, if you are visiting Burgas, make sure you do not miss out on the event. Now, you need not worry about commuting between Burgas and Sozopol. Burgas has an international airport. So one of the ways is to take chartered flights to Burgas Apollonia Festival of Arts, Sozopol. Alternatively, you can also take a bus from the central railway station in Burgas. The buses leave from Burgas to Sozopol every hour. Apollonia Festival of Arts will be hosted at 5 venues, three of which include Apollonia Amphitheatre, Otets Paissii Cultural Centre and the Archaeological Museum. There are a lot of activities to be done at this venue even prior to the festival.

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Music festivals are very popular on the island of Majorca and its smaller neighbour Menorca. On Mallorca it seems that even smaller towns are organising their own summer music festivals, with jazz proving to be one of the more popular styles. On Menorca, festivals are equally popular and one of the biggest is the annual Music Festival of Mahon, which features mainly classical performances. This festival may be smaller than some of its Mallorcan equivalents, but the quality of the performers is very high.

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The capital of the Canary Islands, Las Palmas, plays host to the International Festival of Theatre, Music and Dance. The festival is in its fourteenth edition from 8 July to 14 August and has been gaining in strength and recognition every year. Las Palmas is a candidate for the prestigious award of European Capital of Culture for 2016, spurring large investments in everything cultural happening within the city.

Continue reading... Paving the way to becoming European Capital of Culture

The island of Corfu is much more than a fantastic holiday destination. For many years it has been a favourite destination for British ex-pats, and has a cultural diversity that few Greek islands can match.

Continue reading... Three Months of Music in Corfu

Valldemossa is a beautiful town in the west of Mallorca, 10 miles north of Palma. It is also where the composer and pianist Frederic Chopin lived for a short period in 1838 with his partner Baroness Dudevant - better known as George Sand. His stay on the island was only 3 months long and not particularly enjoyable for the composer. His beloved French piano was delayed by the Mallorcan customs and Chopin was forced to play on a rented piano. He was not in particularly good health at the time and Mallorcan doctors feared for his life. Also, because he was not married, the deeply religious people of Mallorca made it difficult to find accommodation, which is why he found his way to Valldemossa, where he stayed in a former Monastery. Eventually, worries over his health forced Chopin to leave Mallorca, leaving behind his piano which remains in a museum in the town.

Continue reading... Chopin Piano Festival in Valldemossa

The cultural heart of Tunisia is Monastir, where Islamic architecture historic sites are the backdrop for a thriving scene of contemporary art and tourist attractions. Located on the central shore of Tunisia but other than that surrounded by deserts, Monastir is an enchanting oasis. From the 10th of July until the 8th of August 2010, the city will celebrate the El Jem festival for the 25th time.

Continue reading... Top concerts in one of the oldest Roman amphitheatres

The island of Menorca hosts several celebrations and festivals during the summer and, unusually, many include horses as part of the programme.

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Nestled amongst the hills of the Grand Lisboa region of Portugal is the picturesque city of Sintra. Famed for its fairytale castles and inspiring architecture, for the last 51 years the city has also hosted the Sintra Festival. This month-long event brings together major names in chamber music and ballet from around the world. In recent years, the festival has witnessed performances by the Soprano Ann Murray and dance companies such as the Ballet du Grand Theatre de Geneve, the Spanish Compania Nacional de Damza and the Scottish Dance Theatre.

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Fimucite is Tenerife's Film Music Festival which runs between 5th July and 10th July 2010.

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If you're tired of Glastonbury or feel too old for festivals, then maybe it's time you thought about travelling to the Greek coast for a music festival like no other. From July 1st to the 4th each year the idyllic town of Preveza plays host to the International Choral Festival. Now in its twenty seventh year, the event is unique in that it is split into two distinct parts.

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The world of the performing arts can take many forms, from theatre and opera to classical music concerts and choral recitals, but April on Malta sees two other varieties taking centre stage.

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The Castle of San Jose on the island of Lanzarote is the unique setting for a series of concerts taking place over a four month period this year.

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The Canary Islands are still a popular choice for Brits taking an Easter sunshine break. A relatively short flight and almost guaranteed fine weather makes Tenerife one of the safe choices.

Continue reading... Tenerife Events After Easter

Calendars have already been flipped over to March and now on to April, and Spring has certainly arrived on the island of Mallorca. Temperatures are nudging their way towards 70 degrees Fahrenheit and the island is a picture of new life with orchards all over the island proudly displaying their almond blossom.

Continue reading... Spring Forward in Mallorca

Barely a day goes by in Larnaca without some kind of cultural, artistic or sporting event taking place, even during the quieter months of the holiday season. We have already reported on the classical music concerts being performed by the island's Symphony Orchestra and the visit by one of China's best-known international dance troupes, both were in early October.

Continue reading... October Culture in Larnaca

During January Tenerife hosts the Festival de Musica de Canarias, a celebration of classical music that first started in 1985.

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There is plenty of activity to interest the tourist visiting Cyprus at this time of year. The first thing travellers to Larnaca will notice will be the improved airport facilities that were opened to the public on 10th November. Phase One of the new developments were unveiled by the company who assumed control of the airport back in 2006.

Continue reading... Cyprus During November

You are never too far away from a classical music performance in the town of Palma de Mallorca. The cultural roots of this town are deep in Mallorca and all forms of music are frequently represented on the event calendar. From the annual Chopin Piano Festival in Valldemossa to the outdoor summer concerts at the towering Bellver Castle in Palma, Mallorca has more than its share of inspirational venues too.

Continue reading... Mallorca Gets Classical

The Mallorca Festival of Music has now concluded, its two final concerts were held in October and November.

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A new season of concerts by the Tenerife Symphony Orchestra starts in November.

Continue reading... Tenerife Symphony Orchestra Starts New Season

The holiday scene in Rhodes may be slightly quieter during September and a music festival follows the trend.

Continue reading... Music in Rhodes - A Classical Festival

September saw the promotion of the Kypria Festival, with events in all the major towns of Cyprus during the month.

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In a move that appears to be bucking the trend experienced in other parts of Europe, the Greek Islands are seeing improved tourist figures for the first four months of the year.

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The towering Bellver Castle, situated in the woods high above the city of Palma in Mallorca, is home to an annual music festival during July.

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The International Pharos Chamber Music Festival in Cyprus first started in 2001 and the 9th incarnation of the concert series kicked off this week in the Pasydy Auditorium in Nicosia and the Royal Manor House of Kouklia, close to Paphos. The series of concerts has gained international recognition for the quality of its performances and anyone on holiday in the area who appreciates classical music could take advantage by attending any of the eight concerts.

Continue reading... Chamber Music Concerts near Paphos

The most prominent feature of the small town of Felanitx on the island of Mallorca is certainly an imposing one. Felanitx is a thriving town in the south of the island, 12 miles north east of Palma but perched on the top of a 510m high hill on the outskirts of the town is the stunning Monastery of Sant Salvador.

Continue reading... Majorcan Monastery hosts Concerts