L'opera a teatro. O forse no? Rassegne musicali anticonvenzionali e nuovi modi di fare spettacolo

Se l’opera sa unire, possiamo dirvi con certezza che può anche dividere. Come? Nella scelta del palcoscenico sul quale rappresentarla, o dove recarsi a vederla (dipende dai punti di vista). Una delle querelles più accese del mondo della lirica, riguarda infatti i luoghi che la ospitano. Teatri o location anticonvenzionali? Dov’è meglio rappresentare un’opera? E voi, dove preferite vederla?

The three tenors, music for millions - Domingo, Pavarotti, Carreras - I tre tenori, musica per milioni

History of the Three Tenors: their success was immediate, since the very first concert at the Baths of Caracalla in Rome in 1990, the night before the final match of the World Cup.

Storia dei Tre tenori: un immediato successo, sin dal primo concerto alle Terme di Caracalla a Roma nel 1990, alla vigilia della finale della Coppa del Mondo.

Opera at St Paul's Church in Rome - L'opera alla Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura a Roma

Many of our guests at the Opera in Rome wonder 'how come' our concerts are held in the sacred place of Saint Paul's within the Walls Church. Here's the answer!

Tanti spettatori che vengono ad assistere all'opera a Roma ci hanno chiesto come mai i nostri concerti hanno luogo sul suolo sacro della Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura. Ecco la risposta!

La Traviata in Rome and around the world - La Traviata: l'opera a Roma e nel mondo

La Traviata in 2018 is the most frequently performed lyric opera in the world, and it is indeed staged daily by at least one theatre in the world. What makes La Traviata still the classic of all classics?

La Traviata è l’opera lirica più eseguita al mondo, tanto da essere rappresentata ogni giorno almeno in un teatro nel mondo. Cosa rende nel 2018 La Traviata ancora il classico dei classici?

Artists' Image, by ArtsCom CEO - Immagine dell'artista, parla il CEO di ArtsCom Marco Frusoni

As the CEO and Founder of ArtsCom, consultancy for the opera world, Marco Frusoni will award the the winner of the International Opera Singing Competition “City Of Sorrento” a really interesting prize: the creation of a personal website about the artist, including the domain and one year of free hosting. This is just one of the multiple services offered by ArtsCom, as the CEO Marco Frusoni further explains.

Come CEO e Fondatore di ArtsCom, società di servizi per il mondo della lirica, Marco Frusoni riserverà al vincitore del Concorso Internazionale di Canto Lirico Città di Sorrento un premio davvero interessante: la creazione di un sito personale sull’artista, compreso il dominio e un anno di hosting gratuito. Questo è solo uno dei molti servizi offerti da ArtsCom, di cui ci parla più dettagliatamente proprio il CEO Marco Frusoni.

Update on Venice Carnival and next concerts

The words by the journalist Marco Imarisio are very true: “We can close any borders, but we will always have Venice, which belongs to the world, not to us.”

The Carnival in Venice has been interrupted to avoid any health risks due to the current international situation. Therefore, this Mardi Gras in Venice there will be no traditional parades, which took place until last Sunday.

The downtime period does not prevent artistic companies from planning activities for next month in the capital city of Carnival, and there will be many concert-masquerades in Venice in March 2020:

Events in Rome for Carnival 2020 – Eventi a Roma per il Carnevale 2020

Let’s find out how we are going to celebrate Carnival 2020 in Rome. This year, Carnival starts on Thursday 20^th February and ends on Tuesday 25^th February, featuring museum exhibitions, masked parades and shows.

Scopriamo come Roma festeggia il Carnevale 2020, che cade dal giovedì 20 al martedì 25 febbraio, tra mostre museali, sfilate in maschera e spettacoli.

Conductor Ivan Antonio tells about his work - Il Direttore d'Orchestra Ivan Antonio si racconta

The 2020 International Opera Singing Competition in Sorrento will have a special prize awarded by Ivan Antonio, the Artistic Director and Conductor of the Claudio Abbado Symphony Orchestra of Salerno. The winner will indeed be invited to take part in one of the concerts of the OSSCA 2020 Season. Let’s have a closer look to this music ensemble, through Ivan Antonio’s words. 

Il Concorso Internazionale di Canto Lirico Città di Sorrento avrà quest'anno un premio speciale assegnato dal direttore artistico e musicale dell’Orchestra Sinfonica di Salerno Claudio Abbado, Ivan Antonio. Il vincitore sarà infatti invitato a prendere parte a uno dei concerti della stagione 2020 dell’OSSCA. Abbiamo voluto conoscere più da vicino questa realtà musicale, proprio grazie alle parole di Ivan Antonio.

Special suggestion for St Valentine's Day in Rome - Proposta speciale per San Valentino a Roma

Have you already prepared a romantic surprise for your better half? Here we have a special suggestion for St Valentine’s Day in Rome. We know you want to make it unforgettable for your partner, so we are going to stage a unique date for the most romantic concert in Rome in a wonderful Baroque venue, the Caravita Oratory, a few steps away from the Pantheon.

Hai già preparato una sorpresa romantica per la tua dolce metà? Qui ti suggeriamo qualcosa di speciale per festeggiare San Valentino a Roma. Sappiamo che vuoi rendere questa serata indimenticabile per la persona che hai accanto, quindi porteremo in scena una data unica del concerto più romantico della capitale, in una meravigliosa sala barocca che abbiamo in esclusiva: l’Oratorio del Caravita, a pochi passi dal Pantheon.

Find out about the history of the Palau de la Música

Right at the beginning of the XX century, when the new century ushered in the desire for novelty, progress and modernity, the Orfeó Català choir of Catalan music decided to build their headquarters in Barcelona. They assigned the task to the architect Lluìs Domènech i Montaner, asking him to build a home for Catalan choral music. It was no coincidence that the first brick was laid on the day of the Catalan patron saint, Sant Jordi, in 1905. Let’s have a look at the history of the Palau de la Música Catalana in Barcelona.

St. Paul's within the Walls Facts - Curiosità sulla Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura

The wonderful church of Saint Paul within the Walls, combining Neo-Romanesque and Neo-Gothic architectural styles, embellishes the walk along via Nazionale in Rome. The church arouses visitors’ curiosity about the white stones and red bricks creating a colourful and unusual effect on its walls, and about the cultural activities taking place within them. We will reveal three interesting facts about this gem of the late XIX century – The church of St. Paul within the Walls in Rome.

La meravigliosa chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura, che mescola stile neoromanico e neogotico, impreziosisce la passeggiata lungo via Nazionale a Roma. Questa chiesa incuriosisce non poco i visitatori per la sua colorazione a blocchi bianchi e rossi, insolita per la capitale, oltre che per le attività culturali che vi si svolgono. Vi sveliamo tre curiosità su questo gioiello del tardo Ottocento, la chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura a Roma.

New Year, New Opera Season 2020 - Nuovo anno, nuova stagione concertistica 2020

We are ushering in the New Year with great dedication and determination. New dates for the great classics, surprises and super-interesting novelties. Here you can find what the new 2020 Opera e Lirica Concert Season holds for us.

Salutiamo l’arrivo del nuovo anno con tanta carica e tanta grinta. Nuovi appuntamenti con i grandi classici, sorprese e novità assolute. Ecco cosa ci riserva la stagione concertistica di Opera e Lirica 2020 a Roma.

What to see in Paris in 48h - Visit Paris over a weekend

Paris attracts up to forty million tourists per year. It is the favourite destination for those who are looking for elegant architecture and top fashion districts, as well as for those who seek the bohemian atmosphere of the artists’ districts, like Montmartre. For those who only have a short weekend to keep as many memories of Paris as possible, no panic, here we recommend what to see in Paris in 48 hours.

Happy Birthday Opera e Lirica! - Buon compleanno Opera e Lirica! Festeggiamo il nostro anniversario

Happy Birthday Opera e Lirica! Five years after the first show by our ensemble at St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church, we are proud to look back at that concert on January 8^th 2015 in Rome, and we renew our wish to keep growing.

Buon Compleanno Opera e Lirica! A cinque anni dal primo spettacolo del nostro ensemble alla Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura, guardiamo indietro a quel concerto dell’8 gennaio 2015 a Roma con orgoglio e rinnovata voglia di crescere.

Dancing with Leonora, Reinassance Dance in Florence

A very special event is taking place on December 21^st, 2019 in Florence, at 3:00 pm.

St. Mark’s English Church is hosting a wonderful show to remember the last great feast held in the Medici Palace in 1539, when the sumptuous wedding of Cosimo I de’ Medici with Leonora de Toledo was celebrated.

Ready for New Year's Eve in Rome? - Se non hai ancora organizzato il Capodanno a Roma

If you haven’t organized your New Year’s Eve in Rome yet, don’t panic! We still have available seats for the concerts on December 31^st 2019 and January 1^st 2020, but hurry up, there is limited availability for the New Year’s Eve Concert on December 31^st!

Se non hai ancora organizzato il tuo Capodanno a Roma, non farti prendere dal panico, abbiamo ancora posti disponibili per i concerti del 31 dicembre 2019 e del 1° gennaio 2020, ma attenzione, i posti per il Concerto di Capodanno a Roma del 31 dicembre sono in esaurimento!

Christmas and New Year’s Eve Concerts in European Cities

This is the time when the best ensembles and orchestras from all over the world engage in filling the air with Christmas carols and Viennese waltzes and perform the most beautiful classical music pieces. Let’s find out where we can attend the most exciting Christmas and New Year’s Eve Concerts in the European capital cities and art cities.

Christmas is coming to Rome - Natale è in arrivo a Roma con bellissimi eventi

Here are some interesting ideas on what to do in Rome in December 2019. We are going to give you some suggestions on the most important events in the Italian capital city, for an unforgettable Christmas in Rome.

Ecco delle idee interessanti su cosa fare a Roma a dicembre, vi daremo qualche spunto sugli eventi più importanti della capitale, per un indimenticabile Natale 2019 a Roma.

Christmas and New Year’s Eve Concerts in Paris

Christmas is a magic moment. Right at the time when the year is ending and the cold winter hits the cities, Christmas celebrations arrive to warm our hearts, to give us a reason to hug each other, gather around the fireplace when we are at home and join the beautiful events in the sacred or historical places, with their merry atmosphere. Their festive decorations welcome us in the best possible way and make us feel close to each other.

Closing Concert of Vivaldi's Four Seasons – Concerto di chiusura de Le Quattro Stagioni a Roma

Autumn is coming to an end, as is the concert series of The Four Seasons by Vivaldi. We would like to say goodbye to our audience with the last Antonio Vivaldi’s Baroque music concert in Rome, taking place on November 28^th, 2019 in the frescoed hall of the Caravita Oratory.

L’autunno volge al termine e, con esso, la serie di concerti de Le Quattro Stagioni di Vivaldi. Salutiamo i nostri ascoltatori con l’ultimo concerto della musica barocca di Antonio Vivaldi a Roma, che avrà luogo il 28 novembre 2019 presso la sala affrescata dell’Oratorio del Caravita.

New Year's Eve Concert in Rome 2020 - Concerto di Capodanno a Roma con I Tre Tenori

Rome is one of the most popular destinations for the magical New Year’s Eve. As a resident company of artists in Rome, we feel we should make it our pride and duty to make this night unforgettable. We are planning a sensational 2020 New Year’s Eve in Rome for the numerous guests who are going to be with us as every year.

Roma è una tra le mete più ambite per la magica notte di Capodanno. Vogliamo rendere questa serata indimenticabile: ne sentiamo l’orgoglio e quasi il dovere, in quanto compagnia stabile di artisti della capitale. Stiamo pianificando un Capodanno 2020 a Roma che sia davvero sensazionale per i tanti ospiti che saranno con noi come ogni anno.

Autumn in Florence, Opera and Dinner at the Palace

We are ready for the last two November dates in Florence with La Traviata. The opera will be performed at Pugliese Palace, a wonderful example of XV century architecture in Florence. The guests who attend the show on November 23rd and 30th 2019 at 8:30 pm will have the opportunity to visit the halls of Pugliese Palace before the concert, and admire the splendid frescoes covering them, with the help of a guide.

Best Opera Experience for Tour Operators - La più bella esperienza con l'Opera Italiana

Tour Operators are asking Opera e Lirica the best way to let people from all over the world enjoy the Italian Opera and music tradition. Our answer meets all their needs.

I Tour Operator chiedono a Opera e Lirica quale sia il modo migliore per consentire a persone di tutto il mondo di godere della tradizione musicale e dell'opera italiana. Abbiamo una risposta per ogni esigenza.

Autumn in Paris, Concerts, Opera and Exhibitions

This Autumn in Paris gifts us beautiful concerts of Verdi, Mozart and Haydn on two unmissable dates in the month of November. Here are our recommendations for what to do in Paris in November 2019.

The first event is at La Madeleine church, a wonderful temple inspired by the classical age. The imposing Corinthian columns of the temple introduce the visitor to a splendid venue where the concert of Verdi’s Requiem will take place on November 23, 2019. The Hélios Orchestra and Tempestuoso Choir will be conducted by Jean Charles Dunard for this great classical music event. 

Commemoration concert in Paris for the death of Chopin

La Madeleine Church in Paris is hosting this year - one hundred and fifty years after the death of Fryderyk Chopin - a commemoration concert on October 30^th, 2019. The second homeland of the renowned composer, who indeed acquired French nationality, cannot but remember his genius. He was called “poet of the piano” and earned immortal fame of great composer of Romanticism.

Autumn in Rome 2019 – Days of Art and Opera

The marvellous Opera on Ice opened the 2019 Autumn Season in Rome. The unique show left the audience breathless on October 4^th and 5^th 2019. World famous ice skaters performed figures and pirouettes on the most famous opera arias, sliding on a 800-square-metre ice ring. Among them, the winner of four Olimpic medals Evgeni Plushenko and the Italian ice dancing stars Anna Cappellini and Luca Lanotte.

Soprano Romina Casucci among the Jury - Il soprano Romina Casucci siede tra i giudici

We have the honour to announce the name of the new member of the jury who will take part in the International Opera Singing Competition “City of Sorrento” and award two new prizes for the 2020 Edition.

Abbiamo l’onore di annunciare il nome del nuovo membro della giuria che prenderà parte al Concorso Internazionale di Canto Lirico “Città di Sorrento” e assegnerà due nuovi premi per l’Edizione 2020.

A new opera season starts at the greatest Italian theatres

A very special year is starting at the greatest Italian theatres, and the agenda is full of grand classical music concerts and world premieres. There are going to be unmissable dates all around Italy. Firstly, the Scala Opera House in Milan will have its premiere on December 7, as tradition requires, to celebrate the day of Saint Ambrose. This year the first performance is going to be Tosca, presented by the conductor Riccardo Chailly in his cycle of Puccini operas.

City of Sorrento II Opera Singing Competition - Secondo Concorso Lirico Città di Sorrento

We cannot contain our excitement at the announcement of the dates of the Second Edition of the International Opera Singing Competition City of Sorrento. From April 2^nd to 4^th 2020, the company Opera e Lirica, sponsored by the Municipality, will enliven Sorrento nights at the Correale Museum of Terranova with this international-scale event.

Non possiamo trattenere il nostro entusiasmo nell’annunciarvi le date della Seconda Edizione del Concorso Internazionale di Canto Lirico Città di Sorrento. Dal 2 al 4 aprile 2020, la società Opera e Lirica, con il patrocinio del Comune, allieterà le notti sorrentine presso il Museo Correale di Terranova con questo evento di portata internazionale.

Italian Opera Concerts in the most beautiful cities

If you want to have a taste of one of the most sublime expressions of Italian tradition, here is the list of Italian Opera Concerts by the opera companies residing in the most beautiful Italian cities. There’s something for every taste!

The most classical events in Rome Sept-Nov 2019 - Gli eventi da non perdere a Roma sett-nov 2019

Rome welcomes us back from the summer break with a new events calendar from September to November 2019. We selected the most classical events in Rome among exhibitions, shows, opera and ballet, picking the ones you would never like to miss.

Roma ci accoglie al rientro dall’estate con un nuovo calendario di eventi da settembre a novembre 2019. Abbiamo selezionato per voi gli eventi a Roma tra mostre, manifestazioni, opera e balletto, che davvero non dovreste perdere.

Sofia Angelis' words on Great Opera and Ballet - La Grande Opera e Balletto, racconta Sofia Angelis

The Great Opera and Ballet in Rome offers its audience a unique opportunity to appreciate the whole intensity of ballet dancing from close by. Sofia Angelis tells us about it.

La Grande Opera e Balletto a Roma offre al pubblico un'occasione unica per apprezzare davvero da vicino tutta l'intensità della danza classica. Ce lo racconta Sofia Angelis.

Art and Music at Caravita Church in Rome - Arte e Musica all’Oratorio Caravita a Roma

The evocative and harmonious architecture of the Saint Francis Xavier Caravita Church Oratory hosts art exhibitions and classical music performances with opera and ballet in Rome.

Lo splendido Oratorio di San Francesco Saverio del Caravita accoglie nei suoi ambienti armonici e suggestivi esposizioni d’arte ed esibizioni di musica classica, opera e balletto a Roma.

Opera in Sorrento 2019 Season - L'opera a Sorrento Stagione Concertistica 2019

Taking part in the emotions of the opera in Sorrento is a must, so we recommend the 2019 Opera Concert Season in Sorrento, where The Three Tenors by Opera e Lirica will alternate and accompany each other to perform the most famous opera arias and Neapolitan songs.

Partecipare delle emozioni dell’opera a Sorrento è un must, perciò vi diamo appuntamento a questa Stagione 2019 di concerti d’opera a Sorrento, dove I Tre Tenori di Opera e Lirica si avvicenderanno e si accompagneranno nell’esecuzione delle più famose arie d’opera e canzoni napoletane.

First opera direction for Sonia Bergamasco

Sonia Bergamasco is going to direct an opera for the first time, to bring Mozart’s masterpiece ‘The Marriage of Figaro’ to the stage of the Maggio Musicale in Florence. The premiere is on June 15, 2019, then the show will run on June 17, 19 and 21. The direction team will be composed of two women, since, apart from Sonia as director, the conductor is going to be a woman too – Kristiina Poska – opening a Mozart trilogy viewed through the eyes of women.

Pas de deux with Valerio Polverari at The Great Opera and Ballet - Passi a due con Valerio Polverari

Face to face with the male dancer of The Great Opera and Ballet show in Rome. Interview with Valerio Polverari.

A tu per tu con il ballerino protagonista dello spettacolo La Grande Opera e Balletto a Roma. Intervista a Valerio Polverari.

Soprano Vanessa Fioretti for The Great Opera and Ballet - La Grande Opera e Balletto

The soprano Vanessa Fioretti tells us about her new collaboration with Opera e Lirica to present The Great Italian Opera with Ballet to the international audience.

Vanessa Fioretti, soprano, ci racconta della nuova collaborazione con Opera e Lirica per presentare al pubblico la grande opera italiana con balletto.

Violinist Elvin Dhimitri performing The Four Seasons - Il violinista Elvin Dhimitri ne Le quattro stagioni

Elvin Dhimitri, first violin of the Opera e Lirica Orchestra, tells us about the magic of Vivaldi's Four Seasons.

Elvin Dhimitri, primo violino dell'Orchestra di Opera e Lirica, ci racconta la magia de Le Quattro Stagioni di Vivaldi.

Andrea Montella, prospects as a violinist in Sorrento - Andrea Montella, violinista a Sorrento

Interview with the violinist Andrea Montella. Career goals and prospects as a musician in Sorrento, Italy.

Intervista al violinista Andrea Montella. Obiettivi e prospettive di carriera di un musicista a Sorrento.

Beatrice Venezi, the female conductor under 30

She is an orchestra conductor at international level, and the first woman to hold the baton of the State Opera Orchestra in Georgia. Not only is she the youngest woman conductor in Italy, but she also entered the Forbes rank of the 100 most influential Italians under 30 years of age. This is because she is not afraid of breaking up with customary habits, and she brings in all her youth and femininity when she performs her job.

The flamenco guitar and its peculiarity

Are 'Spanish Guitar' and 'Flamenco Guitar' the same thing? No, they are not. Classical Spanish Guitar is a term comprising several varieties of musical instruments, including the Flamenco Guitar. Flamenco has been recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO, so the flamenco guitar is currently the most commonly used variety of Spanish guitar.

Giorgio Gatti tells Opera e Lirica of La Traviata - Giorgio Gatti ci racconta La Traviata

The famous baritone Giorgio Gatti, who plays the role of Giorgio Germont as a special guest for Opera e Lirica in La Traviata, tells us of his experience and memories with Verdi's opera masterpiece.

Il celebre baritono Giorgio Gatti, che interpreta il ruolo di Giorgio Germont come ospite d'onore di Opera e Lirica ne La Traviata, ci racconta la sua esperienza e i suoi ricordi legati al capolavoro dell'opera di Verdi.

Flamenco, one and one hundred thousand styles

As the means of expression of the Gitano nomads, flamenco collected rythms from multiple cultures with whom the gipsies established contact during their migration through the Middle East and the Mediterranean, up to the Andalusian mountains.

San Carlo theatre in Naples - The most ancient theatre

Ranking in the National Geographic top ten of the most beautiful theatres on the planet, the San Carlo Theatre in Naples is also the most ancient in the world to be still active. Its stunning building erected in 1737 by King Charles III of Bourbon concealed a secret passage leading directly into the Royal Palace, so the king would not need to walk down the streets to get to the Royal Family’s stall.

Interview with the cellist Norma Ciervo - Intervista alla violoncellista Norma Ciervo

Interview with Norma Ciervo, cellist at Sorrento Opera Season: "Performing in two breathtaking, evocative and elegant locations like the Correale Museum in Sorrento and the Royal Palace in Ischia gives me unforgettable emotions every night, always with a large audience."

Intervista a Norma Ciervo, violoncellista della Stagione Operistica a Sorrento: "Esibirmi in due location mozzafiato come il Museo Correale di Sorrento e il Palazzo Reale di Ischia, molto suggestive ed eleganti con un pubblico sempre molto folto mi ha regalato e mi regala ogni sera emozioni indimenticabili". 

Interview with the soprano Aleksandra Buczek - Intervista al soprano Aleksandra Buczek

Interview with the soprano drammatico d'agilità Aleksandra Buczek, performing La Traviata in Rome with Opera e Lirica in the 2019 Rome Opera Season.

Intervista al soprano drammatico d'agilità Aleksandra Buczek, interprete de La Traviata a Roma con Opera e Lirica nella Stagione Operistica 2019 a Roma.

International Women’s Day: Celebrate at the opera - Festa della Donna: Festeggiate all’opera

The International women’s day is a time to reflect on the progress made, to call to action and to empower women. Celebrate the women around the world at the Three Tenors Concert on March 8th in Rome.

La festa della donna è un punto di partenza per riflettere sui progressi raggiunti, per puntare al cambiamento, per rafforzare i diritti delle donne. Festeggia le donne di tutto il mondo al concerto dei Tre Tenori l'otto marzo a Roma. 

Interview with Alessandro Fortunato, tenor - Intervista ad Alessandro Fortunato, tenore

Interview with Alessandro Fortunato, our tenor of The Three Tenors' concert: "I don’t know if it was already in my DNA, even though I had some relatives who were fond of music and practiced it, especially opera. Music has certainly always been my destiny."

Intervista al tenore Alessandro Fortunato, interprete de I Tre Tenori: "Non so se fosse già nel mio DNA, sebbene abbia avuto in famiglia parenti appassionati e cultori di musica, di opera in particolare, di certo è sempre stato il mio destino".

Interview with Francesco Fortes, tenor - Intervista a Francesco Fortes, tenore

Interview with Francesco Fortes, our tenor of the Three Tenors at Sorrento Opera Season: "Opera is a universal language. The emotions expressed by opera heros and heroines are those that we all have experienced at least once in our lifetime: love, joy, sorrow, jealousy and so on."

Intervista a Francesco Fortes, il nostro interprete de I Tre Tenori nella stagione operistica a Sorrento: "L'opera è sicuramente un linguaggio universale. Le emozioni che gli eroi e le eroine operistici esprimono sulla scena sono quelli che tutti noi abbiamo provato almeno una volta nella vita: l'amore, la gioia, la tristezza, la gelosia, e così via".

Interview with the soprano Maristella Mariani - Intervista al soprano Maristella Mariani

As La Traviata's protagonist, how do you feel the relationship with Violetta's character? Did she convey something to you too, did she change you as a woman? 

Da protagonista de La Traviata, come vivi il rapporto con il personaggio di Violetta? Ha trasmesso qualcosa anche a te, ti ha cambiata come donna?