The gardens of historic residences in Montagnola open up to music
Friday 5 September 2026, 20.00 · Villa Gilardi, Via Minigera 1, Montagnola ♿
From 21.00, White Night · Museo Hermann Hesse Montagnola
For the third consecutive year, a splendid historic garden on the Collina d’Oro becomes the natural stage for an evening of music. This year’s concert takes place in the park of Villa Gilardi – exceptionally open to the public – the very place that in 1937 inspired Hesse to write the collection In einem alten Tessiner Park and to paint two watercolours dedicated to its elegant pavilion.
As the light fades, the historic garden transforms into a vibrant space filled with music and atmosphere. Under the direction of Yuram Ruiz, the Orchestra Giovanile della Svizzera italiana presents a programme that brings together the lyricism of Georges Bizet, the virtuosity of Camille Saint-Saëns and the intensity of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s celebrated Symphony No. 25 in G minor.
On this occasion, the Museo will remain open until 23.00, inviting the public after the concert to an intimate and atmospheric candlelit visit. The White Night is accompanied by performances from some soloists and small ensembles of the orchestra. After the concert, refreshments on Piazza Camuzzi in front of the Museum offer a convivial moment.
PROGRAM
Georges Bizet
from L’Arlésienne, Suite No. 1 op. 23
III. Adagietto
Camille Saint-Saëns
Introduction and Rondo capriccioso op. 28
for violin and orchestra
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart
Symphony No. 25 in G minor KV 183
I. Allegro con brio
II. Andante
III. Menuetto and Trio
IV. Allegro
Registration by 28 August 2026 (Attention: limited places – registration order is decisive).
Entrance from 19.30.
Getting there: From Lugano train station, you can reach the location and our Museo in about 15 minutes by PostBus no. 436 towards Agra Roncone, stop Montagnola Paese. Limited parking is available near Piazza Brocchi.
In collaboration with Conservatorio della Svizzera Italiana
