This alliance, which dates back to 2007, has through the years proven solid and dynamic – able to renew itself without losing its identity, always keeping the focus on our audiences.
The success of MITO SettembreMusica is the result of a delicate balance between creativity and organization, between artistic vision and logistical management.
Thanks go out to all the many people who, with passion and dedication, contribute to making this festival possible. In Torino, we rely on the city’s Foundation for Culture; in Milano, the Pomeriggi Musicali Foundation is the driving force. These two organizations work non-stop to maximize available resources, while guaranteeing efficiency and quality.
This solid infrastructure is buttressed by the artistic direction of Maestro Giorgio Battistelli, whose creativity has further strengthened the cultural bond between Torino and Milano. That means giving life to a program that celebrates the synergy between the two host cities, ever attuned to cultural shifts and the demands of the audiences that flock to each and every performance.

MITO SettembreMusica is a sprawling gateway to music in its myriad forms, where listening becomes a collective experience, sparking emotions and participation. Thanks to original productions, commissioned pieces and iconic repertoire, the festival has earned our audiences’ trust through high-quality, ever-evolving programs that inspire the desire to explore new horizons in sound.

There’s room for frequently performed works, from composers the likes of Berlioz, Shostakovich and Berio, as well as for less common offerings, including works by Karl Jenkins and William Kentridge, and the latest discoveries from today’s musical landscape – here, the young Samy Moussa comes to mind. The roots of European tradition, bolstered by Bach and Palestrina, ring out, side by side with African-American influence through Julius Eastman and Indian Carnatic singing.
MITO SettembreMusica continues to provide a meeting place for diverse cultures, eras and languages, strengthening the connection between Torino and Milano in the process, while spreading culture through the universal language of music.
We are confident that concert-goers will be moved and inspired. It’s the renewal of their spirit of participation and discovery that makes this a festival not to be missed.

This year’s edition is yet another confirmation of MITO SettembreMusica’s uncanny ability when it comes to innovation, surprises and offering audiences unique listening experiences made to be shared.