“Music can name the unnameable and communicate the unknown” (Leonard Bernstein)
Every trip is a great opportunity to discover new cultures, get out of the routine and enjoy an unparalleled experience. Now travel is limited, but that doesn’t mean we should give up on planning our next destination. Keep reading and take note of these fantastic cities, they won’t disappoint you.
Through music and its history we can travel to wonderful destinations and even transport ourselves to another era. We have made a selection of ten locations suitable for music lovers, cities that have been key in the evolution and future of musical art.
Ten cities you can’t miss
- Vienna
Vienna is, par excellence, the city of music. You must visit the Vienna State Opera. In addition to appreciating its architectural beauty, take the opportunity to see a performance, you won’t regret it! - Milan
This wonderful Italian city is not only known for being a reference in the world of fashion, it is also one of the iconic places in the history of music. Do you know who composed some of its greatest men here? The great Giuseppe Verdi. - Leipzig
You may not know it at first, but it is undoubtedly one of the cradles of classical music. Several of Bach’s greatest masterpieces were born in its streets; the first great modern orchestra was born here; the birthplace of Wagner. Don’t forget to visit the Bach Museum and the Mendelssohn-Haus conservatory. - London
It can be considered the capital of European music par excellence. In addition to the great artists of London origin, this city has a special way of understanding music and of offering visitors a musical variety that you can find in few places in the world. - Bologna A key city in the history of education, this Italian city is home to a wide variety of artists, musical heritage, talent, festivals and concerts, which has earned it international fame as a leading musical destination.
- Seville
“Seville has a special colour…” Having its own folkloric style, playing an important role in the history of Spanish music and the fact that music is always present in the life of the city, have made Seville the only city worthy of being the City of Music in Spain. - Salzburg
Located on the banks of the Salzach River, the city of Mozart is also nicknamed the “World Stage” and with good reason, as it stands out with cultural events such as the great Salzburg Festival. Much of its splendour and beauty is due to the unique artistic and architectural legacy of the Prince-Archbishops. - Prague
Mozart adored this fairytale city. It was in Prague that The Marriage of Figaro grew in popularity. After its success, his Don Giovanni premiered at the Estates Theatre in Prague, where classical music can still be heard today. - St. Petersburg
From Russia with love. The legendary city on the Neva River, built by Tsar Peter I, is the cultural capital of Russia and a symbol of its heritage. A city of excellent museums, theatres and unique monuments. - Paris
Paris, the musical capital? Don’t hesitate. This wonderful city offers an important and eclectic range of music-lovers and has everything to seduce the most demanding music lovers: giant stages, intimate halls, baroque repertoire, rock concerts… There’s something for everyone.
