Opera in Roma - Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Meets Bach’s Masterpieces

Opera in Roma
Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Meets Bach’s Masterpieces

The Academy of Opera and Dance of “Opera in Roma” promises an incomparable evening with the best opera arias from Italian master composers such as Rossini, Vivaldi, Verdi, Puccini and Bizet combined with a scenic ballet performance. The performances are reminiscent of The Great Theatre of the Italian Opera and are listed in historical costumes.
With the orchestra and ballet ensemble ”Opera in Roma” the artistic director and choreographer Minea De Mattia created a unique experience for opera lovers as well as for opera novices. The very talented artists love to involve the audience into the show which makes every performance a unique experience. Although the motto of the ensemble speaks for itself: ”When Art Becomes Passion”.

Join us on a journey back to the 18th century…
The “Opera in Roma” Baroque Orchestra and internationally renowned soloists create a special atmosphere in the St. Paul Within the Walls Church. Principally the choice of works gives an impression of an authentic concert of the baroque era!
The programs of the concerts includes the work of the famous concerto for solo violin `The Four Seasons` by Antonio Vivaldi and the famous Bach cantatas for solo voice that enthuse the audience. The Baroque Orchestra `Opera in Rome` and its artists will inspire you too!
Enjoy the “Opera in Roma” Baroque Orchestra!

Concert & Dinner
Restaurant “Cotto Restaurant” Via Torino 124, 00184 Rome
Dinner Time 06:30 PM

Please go directly to the restaurant and show the confirmation from our office and pick up your tickets just before the concert starts.

Menù

Starter
Fresh tomato Bruschetta with basil aroma

First course
Typical roman pasta:
Cacio and Pepe, Tomatoes and basil, Tomatoes and anchovies, Amatriciana
(your choice)

Second course
` Fresh catches of the day `, `Caprese` e `Chicken Supreme`
with roasted potatoes or salad
(your choice)

Dessert
Homemade dessert of the day

Water included

program

Johann Sebastian Bach's Organ Masterpieces
One piece selected from the following repertoire. Approx. duration 10 - 15 minutes
Toccata, Adagio et Fuga in C Major BWV 564
Toccata and Fugue in D minor BWV 565
Prelude and Fugue in D Major BWV 532
Prelude and Fugue in Eb Major BWV 552
Fantasia and Fugue in g minor BWV 542
Prelude and Fugue in b minor BWV 544
Passacaglia et Thema fugatum BWV 582
 
Johann Sebastian Bach
Aria - Gavotta I and II - Giga from Orchestral Suite 3 in D Major BWV 1068.
Approx. duration 15 minutes
 
Antonio Vivaldi
The Four Seasons. Approx duration 45'
Concerto No. 1 in E major, Op. 8, RV 269, "Spring" (La primavera)
Allegro
Largo e pianissimo sempre
Allegro pastorale (in E major)
Concerto No. 2 in G minor, Op. 8, RV 315, "Summer" (L'estate)
Allegro non molto
Adagio e piano – Presto e forte
Presto
Concerto No. 3 in F major, Op. 8, RV 293, "Autumn" (L'autunno)
Allegro
Adagio molto
Allegro
Concerto No. 4 in F minor, Op. 8, RV 297, "Winter" (L'inverno)
Allegro non molto
Largo
Allegro

DURATION TIME: 90 MINUTES

Place

St. Paul’s Within the Walls Church is the most beautiful Anglican Church in Rome, located in Castro Pretorio district, in Via Nazionale. It’s an episcopal church of America, the first non-Catholic church built in Rome after the Unification of Italy. The glass window particularly stands out with scenes from the Life of Saints, along with the mosaics of the apse, representing several Fathers of the Church; the curious thing is that some characters from the 19th century were used to represent someone else: Sant’Andrea has Abraham Lincoln’s face, San Giacomo is Giuseppe Garibaldi, San Patrizio is General Grant, one of the American Secession War’s protagonist. Entering the Church, you will leave outside the Roman antiquities, the frenzy and the traffic noise, discovering a place where it is possible to think and ponder inside a real artwork.