Márcio Rangel Live in Tuscany This July: Brazilian Guitar in Timeless Italian Settings
By Barbara- July 8, 20250
Brazilian guitarist and composer Márcio Rangel, known for his unconventional upside-down playing technique, is set to perform a series of free concerts across Tuscany this July. As part of the Siena Guitar Festival 2025, his tour offers a rare opportunity to hear contemporary Brazilian music in some of Italy’s most captivating historic locations.
Date Location Tickets
Thursday, July 17, 2025 – 9:00 PM Siena, Fortezza Medicea Free entry
Friday, July 18, 2025 – 7:45 PM Colle di Val d’Elsa, Piazza Duomo Free entry
Saturday, July 19, 2025 – 9:00 PM onteriggioni, Castello di Monteriggioni Free entry
Whether you’re a music lover, a culture enthusiast, or simply exploring Tuscany this summer, these open-air performances promise something unique: a meeting of Brazilian soul and Italian atmosphere.With over three decades of experience on international stages, Márcio Rangel has crafted a musical identity that blends Brazilian guitar traditions with influences from jazz, flamenco, and global sounds. His technique — flipping a right-handed guitar and playing it with the strings reversed — creates a sound that is at once powerful, lyrical, and unmistakably original.
Rangel has shared stages with acclaimed artists like Tommy Emmanuel and Fabrizio Bosso, and has been featured in international publications including Guitar Player and Germany’s Tournée Magazine.
The Magic of Music and Place
Each concert location adds its own magic to the experience:
Siena, Fortezza Medicea (July 17): A Renaissance fortress offering panoramic views and historic grandeur.
Colle di Val d’Elsa, Piazza Duomo (July 18): A charming hilltop town known for crystal glassmaking and medieval architecture.
Monteriggioni Castle (July 19): A fairy-tale setting with perfectly preserved walls dating back to the 13th century.
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These venues aren’t just backdrops — they’re part of the performance. Rangel’s music, rooted in Brazil but open to the world, resonates beautifully within these centuries-old spaces.
Tip for travelers: If you’re heading to the concert in Monteriggioni, consider adding a stop at San Galgano Abbey — home to a real-life “sword in the stone” just 50 minutes away by car.
