In search of Lost Sounds (Alla ricerca dei suoni perduti)
An exhibition of antique musical instruments dating from the 18th to the 20th centuries , which are part of the prestigious collection of Villa Medici Giulini, will be on show for the first time in Lucca.
Instruments in the exhibition include the fortepiano (an old type of piano from the 18th century), harps, salteri (couldn't find a translation - all contributions welcome) and mandolins.
The exhibition runs from Tuesday, September 19th until Saturday, October 28th.
Museum hours: from Tuesday to Saturday 8.30am to 9.30pm.
Entry included in the regular ticket price: full price € 4.00, reduced € 2.00 (cumulative ticket for Villa Guinigi and Palazzo Mansi: full price € 6.50 - reduced € 3.25, valid for 3 days). Free entry for visitors under 18 years of age.