Lucca Calls the World
A Musical Bridge Without Borders
Under the visionary guidance of Riccardo Cecchetti, the Festival has built over the years a network of strategic collaborations that transform Lucca into the starting point of an extraordinary international career.
Lucca-Berlin:
A Rite of Passage
This synergy represents one of the most prestigious stages for our students. Thanks to this bond, the winners of our competitions have the unique opportunity to perform in Berlin, in the Popular Concerts Season under the artistic direction of Bogdan Sikora, often gracing the stage of the legendary Kammermusiksaal of the Philharmonie. It is not just a prize for those who stand out in the internal competitions, but a true professional rite of passage in the beating heart of world music.
Beyond Borders:
Spain and Norway
The network woven by Cecchetti expands strongly throughout Europe:
- Norway: The partnership with Professor Ian Biorangen, which lies at the foundation of the Festival’s creation, has consolidated an important creative relationship with the Northern lands, where the first Twin Festival was born. Unique sonic horizons that integrate the rigor of the Norwegian school with Mediterranean passion, in a dialogue that enriches the human and technical background of every artist.
- Spain: Consolidated partnerships with Iberian institutions have allowed a constant exchange of talent and visibility, leading to the birth of another Twin Festival in Osuna (Seville).
The New Horizon:
The United States
The future of Virtuoso & Belcanto now looks across the Ocean. A new, ambitious collaboration with the United States is being finalized, thanks to the synergy with National Sawdust, which will continue to open other American curtains to our best talents. A strategic direction that confirms the Festival’s global vocation: to create new pathways of merit that connect the walls of Lucca to the most important overseas musical institutions.
“Talent is born everywhere, but it needs solid bridges to travel. Our mission is to build these bridges.” – Riccardo Cecchetti
Why choose Virtuoso & Belcanto?
Enter the Global Talent Ecosystem.
Studying in Lucca is not just about refinement: it is a career acceleration. Thanks to Riccardo Cecchetti’s vision, V&B has broken down borders, transforming the Festival into an international hub where merit meets opportunity.
- Global Launchpad: Your stage is the world. You won’t study just to lock yourself away. Our competitions are revolving doors to the capitals of music: from the spotlights of the Kammermusiksaal of the Berlin Philharmonie to the new frontiers in the United States, passing through stages of excellence in Spain and Norway.
- Direct Access: Networking that matters. Here, the distance between student and master disappears. You will have direct, unfiltered access to the artistic directors and faculty of the most prestigious institutions on the planet. It’s not just education: it’s entering the “magic circle” of the music that matters.
- The V&B Mindset: Beyond technique. In Lucca, we train your endurance as a performer. In a competitive yet fair environment, you learn to manage the stage, build your artistic identity, and feel part of a new generation of musicians without borders.
