In recent days, the topic of background music in venues has returned to the center of public debate. Maestro Nicola Piovani, writing in a well-known newspaper, expressed his opposition.
Yet the reality of many restaurants and hotels shows that this is not always the case. In many establishments, the choice of music becomes an integral part of the care for the dining room, just like table settings or decorations. Moreover, some restaurateurs point out that soft music also serves other purposes: masking noises that might disturb guests, such as clattering dishes, and ensuring that people can chat freely without their neighbors overhearing their conversations.
At the AbanoRitz, we share this view: music, when chosen with care, sensitivity, and expertise, becomes an added value. For years, we have accompanied our guests with an instrumental playlist, curated over time and enriched thanks to suggestions from our most loyal customers. A selection that does not intrude, but envelops, creating a warm atmosphere where conviviality remains the true star. It is a discreet background, one that does not impose itself, but surrounds gently — like soft lighting or a courteous gesture.
And it is not merely an aesthetic matter. Various studies have shown that music influences our well-being and even the way we experience food. This is why, as a thermal medical hotel, we are convinced that a well-designed musical selection plays an important role in the overall harmony of a stay.
We believe in music as a tool for well-being. Not by chance, we are the only hotel in Italy to have a true Music Hall, where every week we organize classical and chamber music concerts, offering our guests an experience that is both cultural and therapeutic.
Because music — all music — is a universal language that needs no translation and, just like the hot springs, regenerates and reconnects.
E non è soltanto una questione estetica. Diversi studi hanno mostrato come la musica influenzi il nostro benessere e persino il modo in cui viviamo l’esperienza del cibo. Anche per questo, come hotel termale medicale, siamo convinti che una buona selezione musicale abbia un ruolo importante nell’armonia complessiva del soggiorno.
