The 7 Classical Concerts in Rome That Earn Their Price

1.“Chopin & Italian Friends” Piano Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 98 reviews · 1 hour · from $35Our pick

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.”

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2.Chopin Piano Concert by Candle Glow

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 42 reviews · 50 min · from $29Best value

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.

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3.Musical masterpieces: The best of the Baroque concert

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) Top rated

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.

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4.Capuchins Crypt: Christmas Baroque Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 1.5 hours · from $104

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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5.Chopin & Italian Friends Piano Concert

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 11 reviews · 50 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Spend about 50 minutes hearing Chopin’s best-known piano works and Italian opera music arranged for solo piano at Rome’s Chiesa Evangelica Valdese. The 6:00 pm concert offers a low-cost classical music evening in a 19th-century church with fine acoustics. The program may vary, so treat the listed composers as a guide rather than a guarantee.

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6.Capuchin Crypt Christmas Baroque Concert in Rome

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 7 reviews · from $90

Meet at the Capuchins Convent on Via Veneto at 4:45 pm for a 90-minute program with the Schola Romana Ensemble. You’ll hear Renaissance and Baroque sacred music, then visit the Capuchin Museum and Crypt by audioguide or with an art historian. A Roman dinner is available as an optional add-on.

“Experiencing beautiful compositions sung by such talented performers was fabulous! I thoroughly enjoyed it. The following tour of the crypt was like nothing else you will ever see. But don’t skip the dinner at Piccolo Vicolo afterwards. Best meal I had while in Rome!!”

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7.New Year’s Baroque Concert at Doria Pamphilj Palace

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $116

Meet your English-speaking host at Galleria Doria Pamphilj for a guided look at Princess Doria Pamphilj’s private apartments, then hear the Schola Romana Ensemble in the Throne Hall. Soprano Paola and musicians Lorenzo and Stefano perform Frescobaldi, Monteverdi, Caccini, and others on lute, theorbo, baroque guitar, and period instruments.

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