Rome · CONCERTS
The good concerts and live music fill up weeks out and the great ones go first. Below: the 13 to book early, what each includes, and how they actually differ.
A short opera arias concert in a warm Waldesian church near Piazza Venezia, featuring Italian singers, piano, and famous works.
“Excellent! The singers and pianist is superb! We love the show! It is well organized!”
Opera at Palazzo Poli with Trevi Fountain views. 1 hour live singing, art exhibitions, and seat choices near Via Poli 54.
“This was a lovely experience and I would come again!”
Three Tenors at St. Paul’s Within the Walls in Rome, 90 minutes of opera arias and Neapolitan songs. $41 ticket.
“The Three Tenors were absolutely fabulous!! I would definitely recommend this to anyone visting Rome”
Candle Glow Opera Night in Rome, a 1-hour candlelit concert with tenor, soprano, piano, and beloved Puccini and Verdi classics.
“This was one of the best night's of my life, the setting in a beautiful church was perfect & the piano player(Roberto) explained the songs & brief history of the music which added to the experience in a very special way,he was also the greatest musician, the male & female singers were so talented(i'm sorry i don't know there names) truly outstanding. the choice of music was fantastic,it had a profound effect & i will never forget. i love Puccini,Verdi,callas & pavarotti & all of this was presented in a beautiful & classy way. Thank you so much for sharing your genius & talent ♥️”
One hour of Great Opera Arias at Palazzo Poli, with close-up singing and Trevi Fountain views from a historic Rome salon.
“The show was great, especially the string quartet. The theatre was a little warm and we had a delay of an hour due to one of the singers having car problems, but we were offered free prosecco and nibbles while we waited.”
Hear classic Italian arias in Rome’s Chiesa Valdese, then enjoy a traditional dinner at Enoteca Corsi. Opera and dinner in 2 hours.
“We really enjoyed the evening. The opera concert was very good in a beutiful church with a half time glass of wine. The dinner at the restaurant Enoteca Corsi was perfect.”
A 50-minute Rome opera concert in a historic church, featuring Italian arias, Neapolitan songs, and Vivaldi, performed by two soloists and piano.
“A lovely concert, great musicians, great music in a lovely intimate church. Good for families and music lovers.”
Open-air opera with a terrace aperitivo over Piazza Navona, plus an after-show guided rooftop visit for 360° Rome views.
“A wonderful intimate experience with very talented artists. We have never been to the opera. We are so glad we booked this experience.”
Open-air opera on Rome’s Terrazza Borromini with wine and snacks, then a guided rooftop tour to La Grande Bellezza at sunset.
“It was such a memorable evening. The outdoor terrace was beautiful and the singers were amazing! It was a very special experience to be so close to the musicians! Loved it!”
A 1-hour Chopin-focused piano concert in Rome, with Italian composers, church acoustics, and a solo-piano program in historic venues.
“Buen pianista, pero no siguió todo el guión. Hubo un par de piezas que no tocó: Fantasie Impromptu de Chopin y Claro de luna de Debussy.”
Capuchins Crypt Tour and live sacred music in Rome: Caravaggio, 4,000 bones, and Gregorian-style chanting in a small-group evening.
“This was such a fun experience. It started with the music in a dark auditorium. It was very calming and unique. All the songs were acapella, and each was given a bit of a backstory as to why they were singing it. After that, we learned all about the Capuchins order, and were able to see an original work by Caravaggio. Once we went through the museum, we were into the crypts and I saw catacombs unlike any I'd ever seen before. It was not like some where it's just lined walls of skulls and bones, these crypts were a work of art. Each room had a different meaning, a…”
Opera and dinner in central Rome: hear Italian arias and Neapolitan songs in a historic church, then dine at Enoteca Corsi.
“Terrible tour. Do not waste your time or your money. The picture shows 14 performers, there were 3. It says including wine, it was orange juice. It says with dinner, there was no dinner the restaurant is closed. The worst tour ever.”
Experience Chopin by candlelight in a historic Roman church, 50 minutes of intimate piano music, $29 per person, English-hosted and wheelchair accessible.
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