When my daughter and I decided to visit Italy and France last year my only request was that we had to attend the Opera. Jill is what you would call a 'seasoned traveller' so she knew all the spots to check out experiences. We booked it well ahead of time so when the night finally arrived I was more than excited. From the moment we arrived I just knew that it would be a magic experience. The singing raised the hairs on my next and pulled at my heart strings. I would definitely put it on your must do list....
Went to the Love Duets on January 13 and was so deeply moved I can hardly explain it with words other than to say it was a breathtaking and cellular experience. Beyond magic. The performers were all outstanding and the intimate space was gorgeous. One of the most incredible experiences of my life.
One of the highlights of our trip to Venice. We only booked tickets the night before the performance, having picked up details in our hotel. Beautiful setting and excellent performance.
Loved this so much went twice (card allows you as many visits as you want in 12 month period and theres 3 different shows a week)Shortened opera ideal for those new to it or for children.
You can find lots of musical instruments from old to new. A great place to take adults as well as kids to learn and experience some of the older musical instruments. You can also purchase CD's and music sheets.
This ensemble provided a high energy and entertaining abbreviated La Traviata. It was a lovely evening. It does not often happen that one is three feet away as the voice is used to fill an auditorium. The pathos and passion of the performers courses through the body.We researched this thoroughly. Communication with the organizer was accurate and we received a telephone confirmation call as well as email the day before. Make sure that you have a means of local confirmation.Audience was dressed from khakis to long skirts. We thought that we were early and were actually one of the last to enter. Go early. Also, sit up front and become part of the opera. It is fun!!We found a reasonable restaurant by going over the small canal bridge and taking the right fork, went over another bridge and made a right. The restaurants right off the Giglio landing were very expensive,
This was the most wonderful opera I have ever attended. I highly recommend this venue for anyone visiting Venice. It is a MUST if you have school age children (preferably Jr and Sr high aged). It will give them a taste of opera that they will NEVER forget.
My husband surprised me with this musical evening. We are not lovers of opera, but it didn't matter. We 'experienced' La Traviatta. Guests sit around the room, as if you are truly part of the play. In the first scene (a party) we were given glasses of Prosecco by one of the 'guests'/actors as he sang. For each new scene/act, we moved to various rooms in the glorious palazzo. Between scenes, wine/Prosecco was served. A very unique experience. Worth every penny. We are in Venice again now and plan on attending another performance this week.
We visited in September and found this place following our planning & internet search for mini opera. We were very pleased that we pre booked as this was excellent and fun. I suggest that if you have time find the place in daylight as it isn't obvious in the dark, and booking in advance is obligatory as you have to become a member of the Society to get a ticket ! It was full when we went and we endured a hailstorm that partly flooded one room. However the cast worked around it without difficulty and the show went on. The standard of costumes and singing was superb, the variety of rooms that you move into added to the ambience, you felt part of the scenes. You have complimentary wine in the intervals I would definitely highly recommend this experience, a brilliant evening out. .
We visited in January 2015 based on a recommendation from a friend. This was the most interesting and enjoyable experience for our first time Opera. Set in an old run down Palazzo accessible down a dark alley, the evening started with a mysterious undertone. Being new to Opera we chose to see 'La Traviata' as we were more familiar with the pieces of music from this show. The setting is extremely intimate as you are part of the stage sitting in the shadows watching a very private moment unfold before you. Each act moves to a different room in the Palazzo, with a small 4 piece orchestra playing and the actor sing within centimetres of the audience. The live music and the singing bring the story to life. It is very intense and moving, even for those who are not familiar with the story. The cost is quite expensive but on par with shows in the West End. Before the show begins you are required to sign up for 'membership' at the cost of €75 per person payable in cash only. This does add to the feel of it being a very underground and exclusive. Tip - don't be late! The doors close promptly at 8.30pm and anyone who is late is left out on the stairs for the first act.