The classical Summer Festival
in the heart of Tuscany


29 - 31 July 2026

Collegium Vocale
Crete Senesi

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Crete Senesi 2026

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29 - 31 July 2026

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Tickets on sale now | Crete Senesi 2026 | 29 - 31 July 2026 | Programme available |

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Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi is a summer festival rooted in the artistic vision of Collegium Vocale Gent, presenting classical music at its finest - now celebrating its 26th edition.

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Set in the Tuscan landscape of Crete Senesi, the festival brings together leading international musicians to explore vocal and chamber music repertoire from the Renaissance to the Romantic era, in an atmosphere of intimacy, clarity and artistic depth.

Programme Overview

29 July
20:00

Opening Concert

Piano/harpsicord (TBC)

An intimate opening to the 26th edition of the festival, featuring world-class piano repertoire set against the twilight of the Tuscan hills.

30 July
11:00

Lied Recital

Guy Cutting, Georg Ireland

A refined morning recital of Lieder in the serene acoustics of Asciano. Experience the delicate interplay between voice and piano.

30 July
20:00

Fabrik Quartet

Fabrik Quartet

Contemporary elegance meets classical tradition. The Fabrik Quartet brings a dynamic and deeply emotional performance.

31 July
11:00

Charlotte Spruit

Charlotte Spruit (violin)

An intimate opening to the 26th edition of the festival, featuring world-class piano repertoire set against the twilight of the Tuscan hills.

31 July
20:00

Orlandus Lassus – Lagrime di San Pietro

Collegium Vocale Gent & Philippe Herreweghe

The monumental closing concert of the 2026 edition. A spiritual journey through Lassus' masterpiece, led by maestro Philippe Herreweghe.

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Meet Philippe Herreweghe

  • Philippe Herreweghe is one of the most influential conductors of our time, celebrated for his clarity of vision, sensitivity to text and deeply human approach to music. Born in Ghent, he founded Collegium Vocale Gent in 1970, an ensemble that soon became a leading reference for vocal music from the Renaissance to the Romantic period.

    Over the years, he has expanded his work to the great symphonic repertoire, founding ensembles such as La Chapelle Royale and the Orchestre des Champs-Élysées, and collaborating with many of the world’s leading orchestras. With an extensive discography and numerous international distinctions, Philippe Herreweghe remains a central figure in musical life, guided by a lifelong pursuit of musical truth and expressive depth.

“The concerts take place in small but marvellous churches, chosen for their acoustics and their dialogue with the repertoire.”

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Philippe Herreweghe, 
conductor & artistic director

Location

Crete Senesi · Tuscany

The festival takes place in the heart of Crete Senesi, a landscape shaped by silence, stone and centuries of history.
Concerts are held in and around Asciano, Pienza and Sant’Anna in Camprena, where architecture, acoustics and music form a unique dialogue.

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Asciano

Asciano serves as the main gathering place of the festival.
Its historic streets and churches offer an intimate framework in which music unfolds in dialogue with stone, silence and local life. During the festival week, Asciano turns into a point of convergence, where artists and audiences naturally meet.

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Sant’Anna in Camprena

Surrounded by olive groves and open countryside, the former monastery of Sant’Anna in Camprena offers a space of remarkable calm and acoustic clarity.
Its secluded atmosphere invites attentive listening and reflection, making it a singular place for musical experience, where landscape, architecture and sound converge.

Inside a grand hall with high arched ceilings, filled with an audience seated facing a stage. The stage has microphones and water bottles, with chairs and music stands. The walls are decorated with ornate frames and religious or historical paintings. Light enters from a circular window near the ceiling, illuminating the room.

Festival dinners

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Before selected concerts, guests are welcomed with an open-air aperitif, offered by local gastronomic partners. Featuring regional specialties, these moments invite guests to ease into the atmosphere of the festival, creating a gentle transition into the musical journey ahead.

After some evening concerts, a fine dinner is offered in carefully chosen locations near the concert venues. Together, these moments extend the festival beyond the concert hall, fostering conversation, conviviality and exchange, and allowing artists, guests and audience to share time in a festive yet intimate atmosphere.

Dinners seats can be reserved in the second step of the process of buying your tickets for the festival.

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 FAQs

  • The 2026 edition of Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi will take place in between 29 and 31 July.
    More information about the concerts, events and tickets will be available soon.
    You can subscribe to our newsletter to receive first-hand information.

  • Concerts and dinners take place in the Crete Senesi region of Tuscany, primarily in and around Asciano, as well as at Sant’Anna in Camprena and other historic venues selected for their acoustic and architectural qualities.

  • The festival focuses on vocal and orchestral repertoire ranging from the Renaissance to the Romantic period. Programmes are performed by ensembles and musicians closely connected to the artistic world of Collegium Vocale Gent.

  • Tickets are available now.

    You can either buy individual concert tickets here, or purchase our Festival Pass subscription, that will allow you to access all 5 concerts of the festival at a reduced rate. Get your Festival Pass here.

  • Accommodation is available in Asciano and the surrounding area.
    Please note that the festival does not organise or manage accommodation bookings. Practical information and general guidance will be provided closer to the festival dates.

  • The Crete Senesi region is accessible by car from Florence, Siena and Pisa.
    More detailed transport information will be shared once the 2026 programme and venues are confirmed.

  • Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi exists thanks to the support of patrons, partners and institutions.
    You can get more information about how to support us here.

  • Collegium Vocale Crete Senesi is an initiative of Collegium Vocale Gent, an internationally renowned ensemble founded in 1970 by Philippe Herreweghe.