THREE DAYS OF HIGH-ALTITUDE CULTURE: THE MILANESIANA IN LIVIGNO COMES TO A CLOSE

(String: <span id="hs_cos_wrapper_post_body" class="hs_cos_wrapper hs_cos_wrapper_meta_field hs_cos_wrapper_type_rich_text" style="" data-hs-cos-general-type="meta_field" data-hs-cos-type="rich_text" ><p style="text-align: center; font-weight: bold;">The Livigno leg of La Milanesiana has concluded with great success, captivating audiences for the fourth consecutive year and transforming Livigno into a vibrant cultural stage set against a unique alpine backdrop.</p> <!--more--> <p style="text-align: center;">&nbsp;</p> <p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">Livigno, 03.07.2025 – The festival, conceived and directed by Elisabetta Sgarbi and now in its </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">26th edition</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">, continues to stand out as one of the most prestigious and acclaimed cultural events both nationally and internationally. With a rich program featuring 64 events across 19 Italian cities and more than 150 guests, La Milanesiana 2025 focused on the theme </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">“Intelligence – Soul of the World and Virtue to Cultivate,” </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: 300;">exploring its countless facets through Literature, Music, Cinema, Science, Art, and Philosophy.<br>The exploration extended to Theatre, Law, Economics, Sports, and Comics. Over the years, the bond between Livigno and La Milanesiana has grown increasingly strong, becoming a true source of pride for the alpine town—not only for the high quality of the events hosted, but also for its ability to offer the public a rich and emotionally engaging cultural experience. Once again, Livigno proves that its identity goes far beyond nature and sports, embracing all forms of culture as a means of growth and dialogue.<br></span></p> <article dir="auto" data-testid="conversation-turn-10" data-scroll-anchor="true"> <div tabindex="-1"> <div data-message-author-role="assistant" data-message-id="ee2b4be1-ed62-4567-bdc1-5d0021818f22" dir="auto" data-message-model-slug="gpt-4o"> <p data-start="0" data-end="282"><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">This year, the symbolic </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Rose </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent;">of La Milanesiana—originally painted by Franco Battiato and reinterpreted by Franco Achilli—was tinged blue: a color associated with logic, calm, reliability, and intellectual depth. A chromatic choice perfectly aligned with the theme of this edition.</span></p> <p data-start="284" data-end="363" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">Three evenings were scheduled—</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">all sold out</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">—that brought </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Plaza Placheda </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent;">to life:</span></p> <p data-start="284" data-end="363" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">On </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Monday, July 21</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, the festival opened with the show “Portami a cantare” featuring the renowned singer-songwriter and TV host </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Luca Barbarossa</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, winner of the Sanremo Music Festival in 1992. Barbarossa retraced his musical career in an intimate conversation with </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Elvira Serra</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, journalist for Corriere della Sera. The evening began with official greetings from </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Livigno’s Mayor Remo Galli and the Councillor for Culture, Sharon Zini.</span></p> </div> </div> </article> <p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">On </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Tuesday, July 22</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, it was the turn of acclaimed sports journalist and storyteller </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Federico Buffa </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">with his show “From the Olympics to Italy’s World Stage”—an emotional journey through the world of sports, enriched by the direction of </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Marco Caronna </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">and accompanied on piano by </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Alessandro Nidi</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">. The performance took on an even deeper significance in Livigno, which will serve as an </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Olympic venue for the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, further cementing its status as an international hub for sports.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">On </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Wednesday, July 23</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, the Livigno leg of the festival concluded with “Quando un musicista ride” (“When a Musician Laughs”), a musical recital by </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Elio</span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">, the multifaceted artist and frontman of Elio e le Storie Tese. On stage, Elio was joined by a talented ensemble of musicians: </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-weight: bold;">Alberto Tafuri </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent;">on piano, </span><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; background-color: transparent; font-weight: bold;">Martino Malacrida </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem;">on drums, </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; font-weight: bold;">Pietro Martinelli </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem;">on bass and double bass, and </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem; font-weight: bold;">Matteo Zecchi </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.7rem; letter-spacing: 0.015rem;">on saxophone.</span></p> <p data-start="0" data-end="387"><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">These were three emotional and engaging evenings, where intelligence sparked vibrant exchanges between artists and audiences, and art revealed itself in all its forms—from music to storytelling, from sports to critical thought—before more than 1,500 attendees, including locals, tourists, and enthusiasts. The result was an atmosphere that was intense, vibrant, and deeply participatory.</span></p> <p data-start="389" data-end="729" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">With this, Livigno bids farewell to La Milanesiana, reaffirming its commitment to the cultural enrichment of the region and confirming its role as an ideal venue for hosting international events, performances, and gatherings—capable of reaching a diverse audience that is curious, appreciative of beauty, and passionate about the mountains.</span></p> <p><span><br><span style="font-family: Livigno, Arial, sans-serif;">For more information: <a href="/en/events/milanesiana" rel="noopener">https://www.livigno.eu/en/events/milanesiana</a></span></span></p>{{ include_custom_fonts({"Livigno":["Regular","Medium","Light","Bold Italic","Bold","Black","Thin","Medium Italic"]}) }}</span>)