Teatro dell'Opera, piazza B. Gigli. Info 0648160255
Until 1 Apr: DEDICATO A STRAVINSKIJ (DEDICATED TO STRAVINSKIJ)
"Perséphone" opens this soiree. Created by André Gide it boasts music written by Igor Stravinsky and the participation of two exceptional artists, Carla Fracci and Pamela Villoresi. "Le Sacre du Printemps" (The Consecration of Spring) follows and features many prestigious names such as Vaslav Nijinsky, Millicent Hodson, Nicholas Roerich and Kenneth Archer. Will Humburg directs this homage to the great Igor. Sun 1 Apr h17
Until 20 Apr to 3 May: La Traviata
This performance will also include the participation of the Spanish Ballet of Lucia Real & El Camborio. Giuseppe Filianoti, Vittorio Grigolo and Mario Malagnini take turns playing the part of Alfredo, while Angela Gheorghiu, Alexia Voulgaridou and Anna Rita Taliento alternate in the role of Violetta. Concert master: Gianluigi Gelmetti. Choir master: Andrea Giorgi. The opera is directed by the great Franco Zeffirelli and the choreography by El Camborio and reworked by Lucia Real. Fri 20 Apr h20,30; sat 21 Apr h18; sun 22 Apr h17; tue 24, thu 26 and fri 27 Apr h20,30; sat 28 Apr h18; sun 29 Apr h17; wed 2 and thu 3 May h20,30
Teatro Nazionale, via del Viminale. Info 06481601
From 11 to 17 Apr: TRITTICO '900 (1900s TRIPTYCH)
A spectacular three-part evening made up of "Le Bal masque", written by Max Jacob with music by Francis Poulenc, "Le campanule" based on Bruno Cagli's libretto, and "Façade", written by Edith Sitwell with music by William Walton. All pieces are performed in the original language by Valeria Esposito, Rosa Ricciotti and Andrea Snarski. Concert master and conductor: Dmitri Jurowski. Director: Tito Schipa Jr. Costumes by Adriana Ruvolo. Wed 11 Apr and thu 12 Apr h20,30; sat 14 Apr h18; sun 15 Apr h17; tue 17 Apr h20,30
From 27 Apr to 2 May: Georg Trakl e la sorella Grete. Rivelazione e declino (Georg Trakl and his sister Grete. Revelation and decline)
The Corps de Ballet of the Teatro dell'Opera puts on this performance to lyrics by Trakl and music by Anton Webern, Paul Hindemith, Roman Vlad, Camillo Togni, Dario Maggi and Hans Werner Henze. The choreography is by Luca Veggetti; the stage design and costumes are by Elena Puliti. Roberto Herlitzka's intense singing voice is another reason to attend. Fri 27 Apr h20,30; sat 28 Apr h18; sun 29 Apr h17; wed 2 May h20,30
Auditorium Parco della Musica, viale P. de Coubertin. Info 0680241281
21 Apr: Gli Angeli sopra Roma. Andreas Vollenweider in "Midnight Clear" (The Angels above Rome. Andreas Vollenweider in "Midnight Clear")
European musical personality Andreas Vollenweider will open the 12th edition of this music series with a live performance on vocals and his famous electric-acoustic harp. This extraordinary musician will be accompanied by Walter Keiser on drums, Daniel Kuffer on the saxophone, clarinet and keyboards and Andi Pupato on percussions. An evening of enchanting and highly evocative music. h21. From €18 a €31 www
Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio, piazza Sant'Ignazio. Info 0668805816
Until 29 Jun: Associazione Internazionale Amici della Musica Sacra (International Association Friends of Sacred Music)
A refined series of concerts celebrating sacred music takes place in the spectacular Church of Saint Ignatius. www
1 Apr: The Jeunesses Musicales Svizzera Choir and Youth Orchestra perform Charles Gounod's Mass of St. Cecilia and Beethoven's Choral Fantasy.
9 Apr: Silvertones performs 16th century Roman and Venetian music, 17th century motets and contemporary spirituals.
15 Apr: St. Cyril performs sacred choir music from the 16th century to the present day.
Basilica dei Ss. Bonifacio e Alessio all'Aventino, piazza Sant'Alessio, 23. Info 3293835989
Until 11 Jul: ROMAinCANTO 2007
This annual event is of international scope but centres on the music of the very Italian Aventine Choir. This musical group has spent years studying Italian and foreign sacred music and, in particular, the music of the 17th and 18th centuries. www
3 Apr: "Downingtown Easthigh School Choir". Adam Speakman conductor
Auditorium della Conciliazione, via della Conciliazione, 4
1, 2, 4, 5, 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30 Apr: Orchestra Sinfonica di Roma
6, 7 and 8 Apr: Symphonica Toscanini
11 Apr: Balletto Teatro di Torino
Oratorio del Gonfalone, via del Gonfalone, 32. Info 066875952
Until May 2007: Oratorio del Gonfalone. Coro Polifonico Romano "Gastone Tosato". Cinquantasettesima stagione (Oratorio del Gonfalone. "Gastone Tosato" Polyphonic Roman Choir. 57th season)
4 Apr: Easter concert
12 Apr: "Incontro di Solisti (Soloists in concert)"
19 Apr: Il Barocco Europeo (The European Baroque)
26 Apr: Alfredo Persichilli and Anna Lisa Bellini
Teatro Flaiano, via Santo Stefano Del Cacco, 15. Info 066796496
Until 27 May: Tosca
The masterpiece moments of this famous opera can also be enjoyed in chamber theatre format. Rossana Siclari directs a performance featuring young singers from various music conservatories and the Orchestra della Piccola Lirica (which is under the direction of Elisabetta Del Buono). This event offers a new and richer way of experiencing the opera's original arias. www
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