La traviata in pop culture
What do Moulin Rouge, Pretty Woman and Verdi’s La traviata have in common? If you love one of them, you will probably like them all! Few people know that both Pretty Woman and Moulin Rouge were inspired by Verdi’s opera. Take a look at the similarities between the two films and see for yourself…. La […]
First time guide to opera
There is always a first time for everything. Do you want to surprise someone special? Or simply wish to embark on a journey into a new and exciting world of music? Buying tickets to go to the opera the first time can be the beginning of an unexpected passion. Everything revolving around opera can sometimes […]
Going to the Opera in Rome: things to know if you are a tourist
Rome, founded 3,000 years ago on April 21 in the year 753 B.C., exudes history from every corner of the city. Every street has a story to tell about the greatness of the Roman Empire, the magnificence of the city of the popes. And in the 16th and 17th centuries Rome was also a hub […]
Some interesting facts about the masterpieces included in our program
Spring” (Allegro) from “The four Seasons” Vivaldi’s Primavera is the most famous of the four concertos in “The Four Seasons.” It opens in the radiant key of E major. The Concerto’s model can be found in the use of refrains (the tutti), repeated six times. The first solo interlude (the Song of the Birds) is […]
Opera and Italian aperitivo match perfectly
Enjoy an aperitivo and relax before listening to the music of Italy’s greatest composers. Experience the true meaning of romance with the music and love songs of Verdi, Puccini, and Rossini. Treat yourself to a wonderful evening in an enchanting atmosphere that only Italian opera can evoke. Sit back, relax and let the musical magic […]
Opera in Rome in magnificent location
The concerts take place in the magnificent Theatre of Palazzo Santa Chiara, situated inside a historical building in the centre of Rome, only 100 meters walk from the Pantheon. History of Cappella del Transito Wanted in Rome by Pope Urban VI, St. Catherine of Siena arrived there in 1378, followed by numerous disciples. The present chapel […]
Palazzo santa Chiara Opera in Rome in breathtaking location
The concerts take place in the magnificent Theatre of Palazzo Santa Chiara, situated inside a historical building in the centre of Rome, only 100 meters walk from the Pantheon. Palazzo Santa Chiara’s History Palazzo Santa Chiara, once the Teatro Rossini, is located in one of the most beautiful areas of central Rome, Palazzo di Santa […]
Opera’s best program in Rome
Celebrate the great Opera arias and the most famous classical music pieces composed by the greatest Italian composers – Verdi, Rossini, Puccini, Vivaldi, Leoncavallo, Mascagni – and enjoy the world-renowned Neapolitan songs. Operas are often based on pre-existing work. Purcell, Rossini, and Britten are just a few examples of composers who wrote operas based on […]
Opera in Rome: where to see the most beautiful performances
Opera and its Italian origins The Italian word opera means “work”, both in the sense of the opera labour done and the result produced. The Italian word derives from the Latin word, a singular noun meaning “work” and also the plural of the noun opus. The first opera can be traced back to Italy at […]
“Opera” by Dario Argento: a crime committed inside an opera house
We are now in full Halloween atmosphere! The bravest may decide to celebrate with friends with a nice horror movie marathon. And it’s enough just to mention Dario Argento to make a shiver run down your spine! It is not difficult to imagine how the world of opera can take on macabre and terrifying hues: […]
