Spira Mirabilis and the exciting new wave of young orchestras

They play unusual venues, have no conductor, and strive to involve their audience – Spira Mirabilis is one of a new breed of orchestra. Marshall Marcus sings their praisesNestling between the captivating northern Italian city of Modena and the Apennine hills lies the sleepy town of Formigine. Relaxing with a coffee in one of its squares is tranquillity itself, but don't be misled. Behind the town's 13th-century castle and medieval ramparts, a musical revolution is taking shape. From a dormitor...

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