Our festival is located in a beautiful medieval village called Montecastelli Pisano right in the centre of Tuscany. The name of the structure in which the event will take place is Il Poggio - hill top in Italian.

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This is a place where people from the worlds of science and music meet and work. In a building dating back to the beginning of the 13th century we try to create an environment fostering creativity and exchange.

Brainstorming of innovative scientific ideas, chamber music sessions, blind tests of fine stringed instruments, horticulture and many other activities create a meeting environment unlike any other. Both musicians and scientists require high levels of passion, creativity, talent and commitment for success in their fields. 

 

At the Poggio they may cross-inspire each other to find new ways of thinking and practicing their profession.