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Verona Arena – 100th Opera Festival

July 4, 2023 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Verona Arena

Opera fans in Verona are in for a treat. Arena di Verona celebrates its milestone 100th Opera Festival with some of the greatest and most spectacular operas.

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The Three Tenors at Rome’s Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura

June 26, 2023 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura Concert

An evening of opera classics with The Three Tenors: Enjoy a great evening of opera classics with The Three Tenors at Rome’s Chiesa di San Paolo entro le Mura. This festive performance in Rome features famous Italian opera arias from Tosca, La Traviata, Turandot, Rigoletto and more, as well as the most popular Neapolitan songs, […]

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Festa della Repubblica 2023 – Republic Day in Italy

June 1, 2019 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Flag of Italy

Festa della Repubblica – The Celebration of Republic Day in Italy: Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day) is the celebration of the founding of the Republic of Italy. On June 2nd each year, Italians all over the world commemorate the 1946 referendum in which the citizens voted for Italy to become a republic. June 2nd is […]

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Leonardo – 500th Anniversary Celebrations

April 24, 2019 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Leonardo da Vinci

500th Anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s Death: To celebrate the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death, visitors to Italy can enjoy a wealth of exhibitions and events across the country. Some of the not-to-be-missed events include: Sheets from the Codex Atlanticus – Palazzo Vecchio (Florence) Through twelve sheets from the Codex Atlanticus, the exhibition […]

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Roman Nights at the Teatro di Marcello – Summer 2020

March 29, 2019 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Teatro di Marcello

Classical Concerts at the Teatro di Marcello or Theatre of Marcellus in Rome: Teatro di Marcello is an ancient open-air theatre that was first planned by Julius Caesar towards the end of the Roman Republic. He however was murdered before the beginning of its construction. It was the Emperor Augustus who completed it in 13BC. […]

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Music and Opera Festivals in Italy – 2019

March 28, 2019 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Aida in Verona

Famous Italian Music and Opera Festivals at Spectacular Venues: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino – Florence (Season: May – June 2019) Where better to enjoy an evening of opera than in Florence, the birthplace of opera. The Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is a treat for music and opera lovers to enjoy international quality performances. Maggio Musicale Fiorentino is […]

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Bologna Festival 2019 – Bologna

March 24, 2019 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Bologna Classical Concert

BOLOGNA FESTIVAL – AN ANNUAL CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL IN BOLOGNA: Bologna hosts quite a number of music festivals throughout the year and one of its significant  classical music festivals is the Bologna Festival. This Festival offers a selection of concerts that highlight the diversity of classical music in this city and the depth of the […]

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Verona Arena Celebrates 100 Years of Opera with Aida

August 23, 2013 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Verona Arena

Arena di Verona Celebrates 100 Years of Opera with an Anniversary Production of Aida: 2013 marks the 100th anniversary of opera at the Arena di Verona. When operatic production was first staged at the Arena in 1913, Giuseppe Verdi’s masterpiece Aida was staged to mark the 100th birthday anniversary of this master composer. Up to […]

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Chiesa Evangelica Valdese – Classical Concert

May 16, 2013 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Chiesa Evangelica Valdese

Chiesa Evangelica Valdese – A Venue for Classical Music: Singing is an important part of the Waldensian church service, so it is natural that Chiesa Evangelica Valdese is a venue for classical music in Rome. At the Great Opera meets Ballet in Rome you can enjoy wonderful lyrical singers, a couple of classical dancers and […]

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Festa della Liberazione – Liberation Day in Italy – April 25th

April 20, 2012 By Helen Page Leave a Comment

Liberation Day in Italy

April 25th: Festa Della Liberazione – Liberation Day in Italy: Festa della Liberazione or Liberation Day is celebrated in Italy on April 25th. On this day, the whole country remembers its liberation by Allied troops during World War II. April 25th is also a day to remember the victims of the war and especially the men […]

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