Christmas Concert

Three extraordinary locations will be the setting for our magical Christmas Concert: the splendid church of St. Paul’s within the Walls located in the heart of Rome and famous for its refined acoustics, the wonderful Chiesa di Santa Maria la Nova authentic casket of history, art and religion in the centre of Naples, the spectacular Cattedrale dell'Immagine a hidden jewel from the XI century also centrally located in city of Florence. 

18 December 2025 - St. Paul's within the Walls Church - Via Nazionale 16/A - ROME h 8:30 pm

19 December 2025 - Chiesa di Santa Maria la Nova - Piazza S. Maria la Nova, 44 - NAPLES h ......

21 December 2025 - Cattedrale dell'Immagine - Piazza di Santo Stefano - FLORENCE h 8.00 pm 

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PROGRAM

FIRST TIME

WOLFANG AMADEUS MOZART - Eine Kleine Nachtmusik

Adeste Fideles - traditional music

ALFONSO MARIA DE’ LIGUORI - Tu scendi dalle stelle

Noel - traditional music

JOHANN PACHELBEL - Canone (instrumental)

ALFONSO MARIA DE’ LIGUORI - Fermarono i cieli

ADOLPHE ADAM - Minuit Chrétien

GIULIO CACCINI - Ave Maria

GEORG FRIEDRICH HÄNDEL - Water Music

FRANÇOIS CUPERIN - In Notte Placida

FELIX MENDELSSOHN - Hark The Herald Angels Sing

SECOND TIME

JOHANN STRAUSS - Sul Bel Danubio Blu

FRANZ XAVER GRUBER - Silent Night

IRVING BERLIN - White Christmas

JOHN LENNON - War Is Over

JULE STYNE - Let It Snow

ARCANGELO CORELLI - Pastorale

Angeli Delle Campagne - traditional music

JAMES LORD PIERPONT - Jingle Bells

JOHANN STRAUSS - Radetzky March

Opera e Lirica Orchestra 

First violin: Elvin Dhimitri

Soprano: Giulia Presti

Tenore: Emil Alekperov

String quartet and piano

Elvin Dhimitri

First violin of Opera and Lyric, has been recognized as an artist who manages to blend passionate energy and intense communication skills. In 1992 he was appointed first violin of the Bilkent Youth International Symphony Orchestra. He has performed within the Symphony Orchestra of the Ente Luglio Musicale Trapanese, the New Scarlatti Symphony Orchestra of Naples and the Toscanini Philharmonic of Parma, among others. In 1997 he was appointed first violin of the Rome Philharmonic Orchestra and, starting from the same year, he is a member of the Symphony Orchestra of Rome and Lazio.

Giulia Presti

Incredible voice with great interpretative ability, Giulia began studying singing with the soprano Giuliana Lanzillotti, also taking two degrees in Cultural Heritage Sciences and Archaeology, Philology, History and Ancient Literature.
She has performed on various Italian stages, making his debut in Italian operas such as "Elisir d'amore", "Madama Butterfly" and "Mozart's Magic Flute".
In December 2023 she has debuted in the role of the Queen of the Night in a RTW production in the Italian adaptation of “The Magic Flute”.

Emil Alekperov

He graduated at the “Academy of Lyric Art” in Osimo studying with the famous teachers S. Segalini, M. Melani, R. Kabaivanska, E. Ferrari and A. Juvarra. He participated in the International Festival “Valle d’Itria” in Martinafranca for three consecutive editions acquiring his first theatrical experience, performing in various operas, including “Macbeth” of G. Verdi, “The Last Day of Pompei” of G. Pacini and the “King” of U. Giordano. He performed in the operas: “Don Giovanni” and “The Magic Flute” by Mozart, “The Barber of Seville” and “La Cenerentola” by Rossini, “Don Pasquale” and “Elisir d’amore” by Donizetti, “Falstaff” and “La Traviata” by G. Verdi, “Pagliacci” by R. Leoncavallo. From 2001 to 2011 he was a member of the “Society of Italian Operetta”. From 2010 Emil started performing in Argentina, Paraguay, Colombia, Ecuador and other countries.

USEFUL INFO:

- *Not Refundable tickets: tickets are not refundable.

- In order to ensure you the best seat in your category, we recommend you arrive at the “Opera e Lirica” concerts at least 30 minutes before starting time.

- No Dress Code Required.