Hans Werner Henze live in Montepulciano

Experience Hans Werner Henze live on July 30th

On July 30, 2026, a concert dedicated to the works of Hans Werner Henze will take place at the Chiostro Della Fortezza in Montepulciano, Italy. Henze (1926-2012) was a German composer known for his highly individual and often politically engaged musical language. His style evolved significantly throughout his career, initially influenced by serialism but ultimately developing into a dramatic and expressive idiom incorporating elements of polyphony, atonality, and diverse instrumental colors. He frequently set literary texts, demonstrating a strong interest in exploring themes of alienation, social injustice, and human psychology. His output includes operas, symphonies, chamber music, and vocal works.

The Chiostro Della Fortezza is a historic cloister located within the fortress of Montepulciano, a Renaissance hilltop town in Tuscany. Originally constructed in the 13th century as part of the defensive structures surrounding the town’s main stronghold – the Rocca di Montepulciano – it underwent significant modifications during the 15th and 16th centuries. The cloister served various functions over time including housing administrative offices and potentially even a prison.