The most famous concerts for both the artistic level of the performers and the extraordinary scenery that hosts them are those of the Cervo Festival; but the whole Riviera dei Fiori offers a rich and varied choice with over one hundred appointments with good music.

Many are open-air, romantic moonlight notes on the sea or in ancient silent cloisters and churchyards, others take place in castles, churches, oratories, thus listening is always enriched by the suggestion of the environment that completes the enchantment.

For the impromptu initiatives organized each year by each town, we just have to suggest the readers to gather information on the spot.

The most well-known recurrent events are the following:

ALBENGA: "Summer Music Festival". Classic music. August. Tel. 0182-541351.

BORDIGHERA: "Autumn sounds and colors". Varied music. September-October. Tel. 0184-266332.

CERVO: "International Chamber Music Festival". July and August. Tel. 0183-408178.

CERVO: "Break concerts". July and August. Varied music. Tel. 0183-408178.

CERVO: "Festival of young artists". Chamber music. September October. Tel. 0183-408178.

DOLCEDO: "Encounters with classical music". From June to September. Tel. 0183-280108.

SANREMO: "Festival della Canzone italiana" and "Premio Tenco". From February to October.

Speaking of music, we also want to mention the competitions taking place in Albenga (December: piano) and San Bartolomeo al Mare (summer: different instruments) and the Cervo higher specialization courses (September: different instruments and singing).