Teatro dell'Opera, piazza B. Gigli. Info 0648160255
Until 2 Dec: Mosè in Egitto (Moses in Egypt)
This tragic-sacred opera in three acts with a libretto by Andrea Leone Tottola is inspired by Francesco Ulisse Ringhieri's tragedy Osiridis and set to the music of Gioacchino Rossini. The cast includes Michele Pertusi, Harry Peeters, Giorgio Surian and Alessandro Guerzoni. Concert master and conductor: Alessandro Guerzoni. Choirmaster: Andrea Giorgi. Scenery and costumes: Alessandro Ciammarughi. Director: Marco Spada. Tue 27, wed 28, thu 29 and fri 30 Nov h20,30
3 Dec: Roberto Bolle Galà
This performance by dancing legend Robert Bolle is destined to sell out immediately. Bolle performs famous choreographies from a 19th and 20th century repertoire together with his troupe of international dancers. The Teatro dell'Opera hosts one of the greatest talents in contemporary dance. h21. From €15 to €130
From 21 to 30 Dec: La vedova allegra (The merry widow)
La vedova allegra (The merry widow) This operetta in three acts based on the libretto by Victor Léon and Léon Stein is set to the music of Franz Lehàr. The cast includes Marcello Lippi (in the role of Baron Mirko Zeta), Federica Bragaglia (in the role of Valencienne), and Manuel Lanza and Alessandro Safina (alternating in the role of Danilo). Concert master and conductor: Daniel Oren. Choirmaster: Andrea Giorgi. Directed by Vincenzo Salemme who also plays the part of Njegus. Fri 21 Dec h20,30; sat 22 Dec h18; sun 23 Dec h16,30; thu 27 and fri 28 Dec h20,30; sat 29 Dec h18; sun 30 Dec h16,30
Teatro Nazionale, via del Viminale. Info 06481601
From 18 to 23 Dec: La maschera di Punkitititi (The mask of Punkitititi)
Quirino Conti came up with the idea for this libretto of a one-act three-scene opera set to the music of Marco Taralli. The world première of this piece will be performed by, among others, Paolo Coni, Donata D'Annunzio Lombardi, Marta Calcaterra, Rosa Ricciotti and Olga Adamovich. Concert master and conductor: Vittorio Parisi. Choirmaster: Andrea Giorgi. Direction, scenery and costumes by Quirino Conti. Tue 18, wed 19, fri 21 Dec h20,30; sat 22 Dec h18; sun 26 Dec h16,30
Teatro Divina Commedia, piazzale G. Paolo II - viale dell'Archiginnasio. Info 063721269
Until 15 Feb 2008: La Divina Commedia. L'opera. L'uomo che cerca l'Amore (Divine Comedy. Opera. A man looking for love)
Dante's journey is brought on to the stage in a rock operatic version featuring heavy metal guitars, 3D projections, and a notable cast made up of Vittorio Matteucci (Dante), Stefania Fratepietro (Beatrice) and Lalo Cibelli (Virgil), and a group of extraordinary acrobats and singers. This artistic gives one of the most important literary creations a place on stage and sets it to rock and blues music and Gregorian chants. Based on an idea by Monsignor Marco Frisina, who also composed the music. The libretto is by Gianmario Pagano. Mon, wed, thu, fri, sat h21; sun h18. From €25 to €85 www
Auditorium Parco della Musica, viale P. de Coubertin. Info concerto 067807695
17 Dec: Le Otto Stagioni. L'incontro possibile fra il Barocco italiano e il Tango argentino (The Eight Seasons. An encounter between Italian Barque and Argentine Tango)
Teatro Olimpico, piazza Gentile Da Fabriano, 17. Info 063201752
Until 22 May 2008: Accademia Filarmonica (Rome Philharmonic Academy)
The Academy was created in 1821 and has been regaling Rome audiences with appointments, lessons, conferences, but above all music in all its forms, ever since. From modern to classical dance, from contemporary music to frontier rhythms and sounds, the offerings of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana are now justly famous. This music-loving association has a rich calendar of events in store for Rome's audiences this season. www
6 Dec: Nicolaj Znaider e Robert Kulek
13 Dec: "Aida" con la Compagnia Carlo Colla
Palazzo del Quirinale - Cappella Paolina, piazza del Quirinale. Info 0646991
Until 9 Dec: Concerti al Quirinale (Concerts at the Quirinal Palace)
This highly atmospheric concert series held in the refined Paolina Chapel in the Quirinal Palace returns. The level of performances is very high, with illustrious artists on the Italian musical landscape performing music by Chopin, Liszt, Debussy, Stravinskij, Carpi, Ravel and others.
2 Dec: Franco Mezzena and Roberto Corlianò
9 Dec: Quartetto Petrassi
Aula Magna Università "La Sapienza", piazzale A. Moro, 5
11 Dec: Epta
'Epta' stands for seven, as in seven musicians performing; seven movements; seven narrating voices reading texts inspired by the number seven. "Epta" is an instrumental suite made up of Nicola Piovani on the piano performing together with "I Solisti dell'Orchestra Aracoeli" made up of Alessio Mancini (on the flute); Luca Velotti (on the saxophone and clarinet); Fabio Ceccarelli (on the harmonica and keyboards); Ester Nagypal (on the cello); Andrea Avena (on the double-bass); Ivan Gambini (on percussion and drums). An exceptional concert dedicated to number seven (the seven gates of Thebes, the Dance of the Seven Veils, Bergman's Seventh Seal... www
Piccolo Lirico - Teatro Flaiano, via S. Stefano del Cacco, 15. Info 066796496
Until 25 May 2008: Tosca
Piccola Lirica's edition of "Tosca" is a novelty that breaks all boundaries of operatic traditions. The Puccini classic is performed in a small theatre, with the main roles portrayed by emerging artists. The music is performed by a diminutive orchestra. Ninety minutes of art, during which melodrama and theatre meld within a set designed to take the viewer beyond the literal and into the symbolic. Tue-sat h20; sun h17,30 www
Palazzo Doria Pamphilj, piazza del Collegio Romano, 2. Info 0677072842
Until 12 Jan 2008: Sabato in Galleria Doria Pamphilj (Saturdays at the Galleria Doria Pamphilj)
Cultural Association ‘La Stravaganza’ is putting on a series of experiences to regale both our eyes and our ears. Visitors will be able to see the paintings in the Pinacoteca of the Pamphilj Gallery and listen to concerts of music by Mozart, Paganini, Bach, Haydn, Rossini and Haendel...
1 Dec: "Quartets for the flute"; "Eine Kleine Nachtmusik"
8 Dec: "Aliusmodum Ensemble"
15 Dec: "Concerts"; "Major concerts"
22 Dec: "The best of Brass. From Monteverdi to Fauré"
29 Dec: "Un salotto galante"
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