Classical concerts and opera in Firenze (Florence)

Our operas and concerts have been delighting Florentines and visitors to the region for many years - we are now in our 9th season. The performances have been critically acclaimed by the Washington Post and The Guardian newspapers - as well as by the many thousands we have welcomed in the audiences.

In the beautiful and intimate setting of St Mark’s Church, only a few metres away from the performers, you will be enthralled by the dramatic stories unfolding before you. The performances are complete operas, apart from one or two slight adaptations to suit the intimate setting.

With drinks available to purchase in the interval, an English explanation of the opera at the beginning, and programme notes in Italian, English, French and German, the stage is set for a wonderful and memorable Night at the Opera in Florence!

Our 2012 Season Starts in February

February 2012 at 20.30 h

4 La Bohème
7 La Traviata
11 Carmen
14 La Bohème
18 La Traviata
21 La Bohème
25 La Traviata
28 Carmen

March 2012 at 20.30 h

3 La Traviata
6 La Bohème
10 La Traviata
13 Carmen
17 La Traviata
20 La Bohème
24 La Traviata
27 Carmen
31 La Bohème

See the full programme here

Featured Artist: David Righeschi (Tenor)

David Righeschi was born in Montevarchi, and gave his debut as the Duke of Mantova in Verdi's "Rigoletto" in 2001 together with his teacher, the famous Paolo Washington. Sang as a soloist in Verdi's "Messa da Requiem" in 2002, Rodolfo in Puccini's "La Boheme" at the Opera Houses in Cesena, Mantova, Bologna, Firenze, Lucca e Lignano, the Duke of Mantua in Verdi's "Rigoletto" in Milano, Bologna and Pesaro, Cavaradossi in Puccini's "Tosca" and Rinuccio in "Gianni Schichi" in 2003 in Florence, 2004 in "Il Viaggio a Reims" by Rossini, 2005 in "Boris Godunof" and since 2006 at the "Puccini Festival in Luca". Appearances in Greece, Israel, Lebanon and Syria.

Video: Il Trovatore - David Righeschi as Manrico "Di quella pira"

Join Us for Our New Year's Eve Opera and Operetta Gala!

On 31st December 8.30 pm we will be presenting a wonderful gala evening of Opera & Operetta.

The 1st act of Verdi’s La Traviata, the 1st and 2nd act of Bizet’s Carmen, the 1st and 2nd act of the operetta Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss and other Highlights of the Operetta will take us trough to just before midnight when we will move down to the river Arno to welcome the New Year.

We will also be serving salmon canapées, Sicilian sweets and champagne.