Operas in Rome
Although the world-famous La Scala opera house is not Rome's jewel in the crown, and Milan takes all the credit as its host, the Eternal City also features a variety of venues, where you can enjoy first-class musical entertainment. In the evening put on your best clothes and prepare for a wonderful night of relaxation, listening to the best artists performing live in front of you. In the summer, a visit to the Teatro dell'Opera or Teatro Constanzi is particularly recommended. There is a special open air theatre at the well-known Baths of Caracalla, with the dramatic Roman ruins in the background, where in the warm months performances are held.
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Teatro dell'Opera (Teatro Constanzi)
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Address: Piazza Beniamino Gigli 1
Phone: +39 6 48 16 02 55
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Website: www.operaroma.it
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The Rome Opera House, or Teatro dell’Opera, is the major opera venue in the Eternal City. Inaugurated in 1880 as a 2,212-seat hall, it was first known as The Constanzi Theatre, named after its architect, Domenico Constanzi, who financed the construction with his own funds, and hired Achille Sfondrini to collaborate on the project. Since its inception, the Rome Opera House has belonged among the world’s most highly rated sites for cutting-edge operatic productions and glamourous premieres. The open air theatre at the well-known Baths of Caracalla, with the dramatic Roman ruins in the background, is the venue of the opera’s summer performances.
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Teatro alle Terme di Caracalla
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Address: Viale Regina Margherita 192
Phone: +39 6 85 30 17 58
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This site being the principal summer venue for the Teatro dell'Opera allows for a glimpse of Roman splendour under the starry skies of the Eternal City. The solemn operatic performances held here are somewhat reminiscent of ancient Rome with its stately glory at the Baths of Caracalla. The venue was a leisure centre which saw its heyday in the period between the 3rd and 6th Centuries. Marked by exquisite marbles and intricate mosaics its decoration became the subject of several historic chronicles of the period. Later following the decay of the Roman empire, looting and neglect took over. An earthquake destroyed the more distinct architectural features but the Baths' evocative ruins remain a site of cultural exchange. These ruins make for an incredible décor for summer opera productions.
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Accademia di Santa Cecilia
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Address: Auditorium Parco della Musica l.go Luciano Berio 3
Phone: +39 6 37 00 106
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Website: http://www.santacecilia.it/
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The Accademia di Santa Cecilia was initiated in 1585 and had remained a leading world musical institution. It has been the venue for many royalties and the cream of European nobility to gather. Currently the Accademia is a site with strictly distributed seasonal performances. The opera house receives some of the most celebrated artists and orchestras from all around the globe. The Orchestra of the Accademia di Santa Cecilia is conducted by Myung-Whun Chung. Its new site the state-of-the-art Parco della Musica gives a contemporary flavour to its performances and the designs of Renzo Piano enhance the experience of high culture coupled with ultimate modernity. Parco della Musica is composed of three venues including an outdoor amphitheatre for summer performances the ruins of an ancient Roman villa and the new concert hall itself.
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I Musici Veneziani Roma
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Phone: +39 04 15 21 02 94
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Website: www.imusiciveneziani.com
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This company sporting 18th Century Venetian costumes offers some of the most vivid operatic performances in Rome. Their productions are growing increasingly popular with international travelers and are already included in various guides and other travel literature as an ultimate Roman attraction. Their acts often include the well-known Orchestra I Musici Veneziani comprising an array of accomplished musicians who have been educated at the famous Venetian Conservatory. The company of singers includes many international names whose repertoire includes a number of arias from some of the world's best known operas such as 'Aida' 'Madame Butterfly' 'La Traviata' and 'Carmen'. The group's concert venues vary but performances are most often played in the Chiesa di S. Paolo Entro Le Mura.
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Bibli in Musica
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Address: Lungotevere Flaminio 50
Phone: 00335 83 99 459
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Website: http://www.bibli.it/
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Italy has recently started a large-scale cultural campaign a part of which is the Bibli in Musica concert series bringing back the solemnity and splendour of ancient Rome.The Bibli is a small venue striving to provide an authentic Roman experience and promoting a long line of young performers. The Saturday concerts are not confined solely to opera but also include jazz as well as acts in various genres. Apart from a concert venue the site is as its name suggests a large music library. Visitors are encouraged to freely browse through the books search the Internet or lounge over a drink at the cosy on-site cafe.
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Auditorium Parco della Musica
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Address: Viale Pietro de Coubertin 30
Phone: +39 6 80 24 12 81
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Website: http://auditorium.com
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Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 23 -20
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The construction of this vast Auditorium started in late 1995 in a location which was set between the southern Parioli district and the western Flaminio district between the Olympic Village and the ancient Villa Glori. The ultramodern structure offers a peculiar contrast with the remaining buildings and is the focal point of high culture outside the very central areas of Rome. Comprising three supplementary buildings the Auditorium allows for an array of cultural events, opera being only one of them. The three Music Halls have similar designs and are set amongst a park while the area on the side of Viale de Coubertin is geared towards regular activities such as meetings and conferences. Each of the three halls has been suited for the staging of particular musical genres. The Santa Cecilia Hall is a venue for large orchestral and symphonic concerts while the Sinopoli Hall allows for a greater variety of genres. The Petrassi Hall is the site to attend contemporary musical performances, theatre and cinema. The Cavea an open-air amphitheatre at the core of the Auditorium is a summer venue with a capacity of 3000.
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Sala Baldini
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Address: Piazza Campitelli 9
Phone: +39 6 87 13 15 90
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Website: http://www.tempietto.it
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The Sala Baldini is a magnificent concert venue set in the very heart of the Eternal City. With a capacity of 200 people, it is often used for classical music performances due to its fine acoustics. Sala Baldini is also famous for the annual 'Festival musicale delle nazioni' (Music Festival of the Nations), commonly known as 'Concerti del Tempietto'. Moreover, in the summer there are regular open-air concerts organised in the adjacent Teatro Marcello. Tickets can be bought 30 minutes before the performance.
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Teatro Verde-N.O.B. Nuova Opera Burattini
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Address: Circonvallazione Gianicolense 10
Phone: +39 6 588 20 34
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Website: www.teatroverde.it
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This opera company came in to being in 1947 and thanks to Maria Signorelli it soon acquired international fame. In fact, Opera Burattini is a children's opera group based in the Teatro Verde in Rome and touring the globe with its most illustrious performances. The academy has educated some 50,000 children over the years and many of them have continued to develop as professional singers. Apart from singing the children of the academy acquire all sorts of theatrical skills including puppeteering, juggling and even clown gigs. The diversity of the activities of the academy makes for a lively atmosphere and a feel of inventiveness. Since 2000, the Teatro Verde has been working in collaboration with l'Associazione Il Flauto Magico.
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