CLASSICAL CONCERTS IN ITALY
Vivaldi in Venice, Baroque programmes in Roman churches, chamber evenings in Florence. The 13 below are priced and timed, with a note on the rooms where the acoustic does the work.
Spend 75 minutes with I Musici Veneziani as professional musicians perform Vivaldi’s Four Seasons in Venice. Expect fast, expressive violin work, Baroque costumes, a handsome concert hall, and a short vocal appearance. The voucher is presented at the ticket office from 8 pm. Check the start time when booking.
“the costumes and skill of the musicians and singer.”
Visit Venice’s Music Museum, home to 200 instruments from 1600 to 1900, including Venetian violins and instruments from the Cremona school. Then attend Vivaldi’s Four Seasons at San Vidal Church, performed by Interpreti Veneziani, Venice’s long-running Baroque ensemble. The English-speaking host provides assistance, and the ticket is valid for one day.
“We loved it! 🎵 ❤️ We went with my sister and my mom. There are no assigned seats, so we came early and sat on the front. It was a great experience. Although we paid online €39 and on site it cost €31 🥲”
Attend a live performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by the Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble inside Santa Maria della Visitazione, known as the Vivaldi Church. You’ll hear the music in the church where Antonio Vivaldi played, composed, and conducted. Arrive 45 minutes early for the best seats, and dress suitably for a church.
“Everything was incredible, the venue, the performers and the performance.”
Attend a 90-minute evening concert by I Musici Veneziani in the Salone Capitolare at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. You’ll hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons alongside works by Albinoni and Pachelbel, with musicians in 18th-century costume and possible opera soloists. The €42.33 ticket includes admission and taxes, but seating is flat and first come within each ticket section.
“It was WONDERFUL! It was my first experience at an opera, and it was spectacular. Hoping to bring a couple of groups in the future.”
Spend about 90 minutes with I Musici Veneziani in Venice’s Salone Capitolare at Scuola Grande di San Teodoro. You’ll hear Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and familiar tenor arias, performed by a chamber orchestra and singers in 18th-century Venetian dress. Choose VIP seating in rows 1 to 3, standard seats in rows 4 to 12, or rear seating.
“Small gorgeous venue. Amazing atmosphere. Incredible talent. A departure from sightseeing for an evening activity.”
Spend an evening with the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina as it performs Vivaldi’s Four Seasons, Bach’s Air, Mozart’s A Little Night Music, and Pachelbel’s Canon. Your concert takes place at either Santo Stefano al Ponte Vecchio Auditorium or the Zeffirelli Museum, depending on the option booked. Choose from three seating categories and receive a printed program.
“Great musicians, great renditions, great venue! A very worthwhile experience”
Spend about 90 minutes with Interpreti Veneziani, an acclaimed chamber ensemble performing Baroque music in Venice’s 17th-century Church of San Vidal. Expect strings, harpsichord, powerful acoustics, and a changing program that may include Vivaldi, Bach, Handel, or Mozart. Seating is open, so arrive early for a better view.
“My husband and i really enjoyed this concert. The atmosphere was superb. The quality of the musicians was excellent”
Attend an 80-minute performance of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons by the Vivaldi Baroque Ensemble inside the Church of the Pietà, also called Santa Maria della Visitazione. You’ll sit in the historic church linked with Vivaldi’s work, so arrive 45 minutes early for better seats. English-speaking staff are available, but this is a concert ticket, not a guided tour.
“The concert was an incredible experience. The church was a beautiful setting and the musicians were so talented and passionate.”
Spend one hour with a live pianist performing Chopin alongside piano arrangements of Verdi, Mascagni, Puccini, Debussy, Gershwin, and Italian composer G. Ponte. Concerts run Monday to Saturday at the Waldensian Church and Sundays at the Methodist Church. English and Italian assistance is available, and church seating is wheelchair accessible.
“Buen pianista, pero no siguió todo el guión. Hubo un par de piezas que no tocó: Fantasie Impromptu de Chopin y Claro de luna de Debussy.”
Spend 90 minutes in Verona listening to I Virtuosi Italiani, an ensemble founded in 1989 and known for Baroque and Classical performances on original instruments. Famous soloists and conductors may join the orchestra, and the venue changes with the option booked. Expect a polished concert, though some performances may include more Italian commentary than music.
“oh i expected the orchestra but it turned out like a comedy. More talk, less music. They spoke Italian during the performance. I saw other audience laugh a lot so i guess they enjoyed it. It’s just the show may not a good fit if you dont speak Italian.”
You’ll hear Chopin performed by a pianist at 6:00 PM in a historic Roman church, surrounded by candlelight and natural acoustics. The 50-minute concert suits classical music fans and curious Rome visitors alike. Seating is limited, the church is wheelchair accessible, and English-speaking hosting is provided.
Spend an evening with organ and countertenor performances by artists from the Papal Sistine Chapel Choir at Chiesa di Santa Maria dell’Anima. The one-hour program includes Händel, Vivaldi, Bach, Pergolesi, Böhm, and more, with the church’s ornate Baroque interior providing the setting.
You’ll hear the Schola Romana Ensemble perform Roman Baroque Christmas music in the Capuchin Convent’s Hall, with an English program introduction. Choose an audioguide visit or a VIP art-historian tour of the Museum, Crypt, and possibly the Church of the Immaculate Conception.
“la explicación de guía sobre las catacumbas de los capuchinos y el concierto fue excelente la soprano es lo máximo.”
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