What happens in January.

The year begins with a classical concert inside the 9th-century Cathedral of Sant’Andrea. The acoustics of the Arab-Norman nave transform chamber music into something transcendent. Local and regional orchestras perform pieces by Neapolitan and Italian composers — Scarlatti, Pergolesi, Vivaldi — as candlelight reflects off the golden mosaics. The event is free and open to all, but the cathedral fills fast. Arrive early and sit on the left side for the best sound. The concert usually starts in the late morning, followed by a passeggiata through Amalfi’s festive streets.

• Classical music in a 9th-century cathedral
• Free admission
• Post-concert passeggiata through festive Amalfi