Top Italy Classical Concerts

Where better to experience ‘La Traviata’ than in Italy, the birthplace of the opera? Enjoy a thrilling 2.5-hour performance of Giuseppe Verdi’s classic opera, performed by the renowned I Virtuosi dell'Opera di Roma in Rome in the spectacular setting of the Church of St Paul within the Walls.

Prebook your admission tickets to see the Three Tenors live in concert at Italy’s Auditorium of Santo Stefano al Ponte, and guarantee your preferred day and seating arrangement at the venue. Plus, you’ll enjoy a beautiful show of opera arias accompanied by a mandolin, cello, and grand piano by the famous trio.

Ensure your spot at the popular Interpreti Veneziani concert with this pre-booked ticket that also includes a visit to Venice's Music Museum. Learn about the legacy of Vivaldi, a Venetian composer who left a distinct mark on the canal city, and see string instruments from the 17th to 19th centuries in the Music Museum housed inside the San Maurizio Church. Listen later that evening as the Interpreti Veneziani ensemble performs works by such famous composers as Handel, Bach, and Mozart in nearby San Vidal Church.

Classical culture enthusiasts will love attending the opera in Rome. Experience an unforgettable night with tickets to a performance by the acclaimed I Virtuosi dell'Opera di Roma. Enjoy a classic 90-minute program of Italian opera, including arias and duets performed by internationally renowned singers. Admire the setting, too, at the St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church (Chiesa di San Paolo Entro le Mura).

When in Rome, do as the Romans did and watch a gladiator fight in the heart of the ancient city. Taking place in the Gruppo Storico Romano, close to the Colosseum, you’ll watch a recreated gladiator fight minus the gory bits, and enjoy food made from ancient Roman recipes. Watch fights, ancient dances, and rituals of the Vestal Virgins, and even pose for photos in gladiator armor. The experience also includes entry to the Museum of the Roman Legionary with a drink before the fun starts.

Venice is delightful any time of day, but the city shows its true romantic spirit after the sun sets each evening. Enjoy the beauty of Venice by night with an evening out in the historic center. Relax over an intimate dinner in a traditional Venetian restaurant just off St. Mark’s Square, and then enjoy a classical music concert in the elegant Palazzo Zaguri nearby.

A celebration of Italy's musical legacy unfolds in Florence with a concert featuring a distinguished native tenor acclaimed on stages from the Metropolitan Opera to La Scala. In a stunning 14th-century Oratory, where echoes of history resonate, the tenor's powerful voice is accompanied by a grand piano and mandolin. Each performance showcases a rotating repertoire of operatic masterpieces from Puccini, Verdi, and Rossini, alongside timeless Neapolitan songs. This unique experience transcends the ordinary, offering an intimate and authentic connection to Italy's rich cultural heritage.

Born in 2021 on the initiative of the cultural manager Samuel Baghdassarian, the Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Cultural Center, with its fascinating and spacious exhibition halls for multi-purpose use, promotes various types of artistic and cultural initiatives behind the intention of enhancing culture in its many forms, starting from the pictorial, literary and musical one. The Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Cultural Center is a space of knowledge, discussion and experience open to encounters between "curious" people who intend to keep their feelings alive through the sharing of cultural initiatives that intend to protect and enhance different knowledge, tastes and tools and details. The Venice Palazzo Pisani-Revedin Concert Association aims to add classical music to this incredible context of sublime pictorial and architectural art with spectacular performances of the highest level.

Hear a live performance from Venice’s only mandolin ensemble—and step inside a historic landmark you’d otherwise have missed—at this concert in the city’s St George’s Anglican Church. Listen to baroque and classical pieces by a number of Italian composers, enjoy the venue’s atmospheric surroundings and unique acoustics, and watch as the quartet bring their repertoire to life.

An event that blends the elegance of opera with the passion and warmth of Neapolitan songs, two apparently distant but extraordinarily complementary musical worlds. “O' Sole Mio: Neapolitan Songs and Great Opera Arias” is a concert that celebrates the timeless beauty of Italian music, performed by an extraordinarily talented couple of singers formed by a soprano and a baritone, accompanied by a piano that expresses all the passion and melody of the most famous compositions. The harmony of the performers will accompany you in a musical dialogue that ranges from the unforgettable classical arias taken from the masterpieces of Rossini, Verdi and other masters of the Italian opera tradition to the most exuberant popular songs of the Neapolitan tradition, creating an experience that tells stories of passion, joy and poignant nostalgia.

Immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Florence with an enchanting concert featuring timeless pieces from renowned composers such as Mozart, Puccini, and Rossini. Performed by talented artists including soprano Alessia Battini, baritone Davide Ciarrocchi, and pianist Gianni Cigna, this experience provides a unique blend of art, architecture, and music. Revel in beautiful arias from operas like 'La Bohème' and 'Don Giovanni,' while surrounded by the historic ambiance of Florence. An interval allows you to reflect on the performance, making this a memorable evening in one of Italy's most artistic cities.

Treat your special somebody to a Piano with the most romantic pieces of all time in the heart of Rome. Set in St. Paul's Within the Walls Church near Piazza Republica, the concert features such as Beethoven’s famous Moonlight Sonata, Chopin’s Nocturnes, and Liszt’s Liebestraum from beloved Italian operas performed by Emanuele Misuraca. Hear a blend of poetic masterpieces for an evening filled with romance.

A titan of Italian opera, Puccini crafted many masterpieces, including Tosca, La Bohéme, and Madame Butterfly. Rather than spending several evenings seeing them all, enjoy a banquet of the greatest highlights, including the iconic “Nessun dorma”, in a salon-style setting. After the concert, sip a glass of wine alongside the artists, paired with traditional Italian aperitivo snacks.

NEW YEAR’S DAY CONCERT: THE THREE TENORS OPERA ARIAS, WALTZES AND CHRISTMAS SONGS Chiesa Evangelica Metodista - Via XX Settembre 122 c Rome Concert h 8:30 pm Let yourself be carried away by the extraordinary voices of the Three Tenors, who will sing the most beautiful Christmas Songs and Opera Arias in the wonderful Chiesa Evangelica Metodista, an elegant XIX century palace particularly significant for its neo-Renaissance architecture located in the heart of the eternal city. CONCERT PROGRAM P. Mascagni, Cavalleria Rusticana Intermezzo G. Donizetti, L'Elisir d'amore Una furtiva lagrima G. Puccini, Tosca E lucevan le stelle G. Verdi, Rigoletto La donna è mobile Jules Massenet, Thais Intermezzo Giuseppe Verdi, La Traviata Dei miei bollenti spiriti Augustìn Lara, Granada Giacomo Puccini, Turandot Nessun dorma Johan Strauss, Sul Bel Danubio Blu Christmas songs Adeste Fideles Tu scendi dalle stelle White Christmas Let it snow Jingle Bells War is over Johan Strauss Marcia di Radetzky

Celebrate the festive season in Rome with an intimate Christmas concert featuring opera arias, piano pieces, and Neapolitan and Christmas songs. Enjoy close-up performances by renowned artists in a small hall limited to 80 guests. After the show, mingle with the artists during a reception with included Prosecco and snacks to toast the holidays.