MUSIC TELLS FANTASTIC STORIES

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Scheduled for November and December at the Auditorium di Milano, a triumph of titles dedicated to the wonder of storytelling and fantasy stories.

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“Fantastic Stories and Where to Find Them” is the title of the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano’s November and December programme. A journey that begins on 17 and 18 November with “A Thousand and One Nights” dedicated to Rimsky-Korsakov. This is followed by “Symphonic Tales” (2 and 4 December), with Strauss’ Don Juan and Sibelius’ En Saga. Finally, “Parsifal” (15 and 16 December) by Wagner. With “Beethoven 7” (24, 25 and 27 November) it is the turn of Beethoven and Šostakovič. Then, don't miss the appointments of “Musica da Cameretta”, “Crescendo in Musica” and “POPs”.

LEISURE

Milan is the home of the Aperitivo

Aperitivo and Happy Hour in the city are most definitely a ritual which no Milanese is prepared to forego

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The Aperitivo, the beloved Milanese tradition of predinner drinks, is accompanied by complimentary “stuzzichini” and an all-you-can-eat buffet. Spreads range from traditional olives, nuts, cheeses and potato chips to awesome pasta dishes, “bruschetta”, cold cuts, crudités, raw fish and fruit salads. Generally, lasting for 3 hours from 6 to 9pm (though most people rarely get there until 7pm), the aperitivo scene has become an evening meeting for people of all ages. Cocktails – alcoholic or not – are expertly mixed and a Negroni, Negroni sbagliato (a delicious mix of prosecco, red vermouth and Aperol instead of gin) or a Spritz are Milanese specialities. Favourite beverages consumed during this beloved tradition in Milan include also the city’s renowned Martini, Prosecco or Campari, accompanied by an all-youcan-eat buffet.