THE RENOWNED University, SSMA,
and the Academia Chigiana are located in the
heart of the town. The Instituto-SSMA, is an
internationally famous renaissance "palazzo"
and is the base for SSMA. From August 13 - 16,
Siena turns to feasting and celebrating. It is in
Siena that the age-old Palio is continued in the
mad dash racing around the Piazza del Campo.
Original native costumes and local flags; a
festival of great color and pageantry which
attracts people from all over the world impacts a
profound and valuable historical and cultural
experience on participants.
Music Director
SSMA U.S. Office
595 Prospect Road
Waterbury, CT 06706
email: siena@sienamusic.org
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SIENA is an elegant medieval city in the mountains of North Central Italy, approximately 30 miles south of Florence, in the heart of Tuscany, birthplace of The Renaissance. Both are considered among
the most important arts endowed cities of the world.
THE COMMUNITY of Siena, in the winter serves over 75,000 people; in the summer, it is transformed into a vibrant and prestigious cultural capital, inviting talented teachers, professionals and students
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