Teatro dell'Opera, piazza B. Gigli. Info 0648160255
From 14 to 23 Jan: Tosca
The Orchestra and the Choir of the Teatro dell’Opera of Rome perform this three-act opera. The libretto is by Giuseppe Giacosa and Luigi Illica and based on a drama by Victorien Sardou. The music is, of course, by the great Giacomo Puccini.
From 30 Jan to 3 Feb: Serata Giorgio De Chirico (Soirée dedicated to Giorgio De Chirico)
A series of refined performances by the Teatro dell’Opera’s corps de ballet and orchestra: "La Giara", with music by Alfredo Casella; "Apollon Musagéte", with music by Igor Stravinskij; "Le Bal", composed by Vittorio Rieti; "Bacchus and Ariadne", by Albert Roussel.
Teatro Nazionale, via del Viminale. Info 06481601
From 24 to 30 Jan: Saul
A new production by the Rome Opera and the Macerata Sferisterio. The libretto is by André Gide and the music by Flavio Testi.
Teatro Divina Commedia, piazzale G. Paolo II - viale dell'Archiginnasio. Info 063721269
Until 15 Feb: 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, 30. Info 0680241281
From 5 to 29 Jan: Pollini Prospettive
A prestigious show that blends historic periods and genres in a series of symphonic performances. Maurizio Pollini on the piano and Antonio Pappano conducts.
5, 7 and 8 Jan: Music by Maderna, Francesconi and Brahms. With Maurizio Pollini on the piano and Hakan Hardenberger on the trumpet. Conductor: Antonio Pappano
11 Jan: Maurizio Pollini performs music by Chopin and Nono, under the baton of Marino Formenti
18 Jan: Maurizio Pollini performs Debussy, Boulez and Webern on the piano
22 Jan: Peter Eötvös leads the "Klangforum Wien" ensemble, the "Hagen Quartett" and Maurizio Pollini on the piano performing music by Stockhausen, Schonberg and Brahms
26, 28 and 29 Jan: The Orchestra of the National Academy of Santa Cecilia and Maurizio Pollini on the piano perform pieces by Boulez and Brahms. Conductor: Antonio Pappano
Basilica di SS. Giovanni e Paolo al Celio, piazza Ss. Giovanni e Paolo. Info 3293835989
6 Jan: Concerto per l'Epifania (Boxing Day Concert)
The Aventino Choir, accompanied by the "RomainCanto" Orchestra, performs a series of Christmas songs from the traditional to spirituals. "Adeste fideles", "White Christmas", "Amazing grace", "O Tannenbaum" and "Jingle bells" are all on the programme. The conductor is Fabio Avolio. h18,30. Admission free
Teatro Olimpico, piazza Gentile Da Fabriano, 17. Info 063201752
Until 22 May: Accademia Filarmonica Romana (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 Jan: "Tango Story" with Luis Bacalov
17 Jan: Misha and Lily Maisky
24 Jan: Concerto Italiano. Rinaldo Alessandrini
31 Jan: Trio Wanderer
Piccolo Lirico - Teatro Flaiano, via S. Stefano del Cacco, 15. Info 066796496
Until 25 May: 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: 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...
12 Jan: Violin and piano duo
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