Teatro dell'Opera, piazza B. Gigli. Info 0648160255
From 8 to 14 Mar: Werther
The music of this three-act opera was composed by Jules Massenet and the libretto was written by Edouard Blau, Paul Milliet and Georges Hartmann. The Orchestra and Chorus of the Teatro dell'Opera are putting on this opera in the original language with Italian sub-titles. Conductor and director: Alain Lombard. Scenery and costumes by Pasquale Grossi. Alberto Fassini directs a full cast of singers, among whom Giuseppe Filianoti and Park Sung Kyu alternating in the role of the hero Werther, and Beatrice Uria Monzon, Renata Lamanda and Yvette Bonner taking turns to sing the part of Charlotte. Thu 8 and fri 9 Mar h20,30; sat 10 Mar h18; sun 11 Mar h16,30; tue 13 and wed 14 Mar h20,30
From 22 to 25 Mar: Dmitrij Sostakovic. Michelangelo
This suite has been written to accompany verses by Michelangelo Buonarroti and performed by a baritone accompanied by the piano. The words are by Cosimo Manicone with excerpts taken from the works of Elliot, Freud, Luzi, Mann, Montale, Testori and a passage from Sanguineti. The choreographies are by Gillian Whittingham. Actor Italo Dell'Orto, baritone Paolo Coni, pianist Gregorio Nardi and the Cerrato Quartet all appear. Thu 22 and fri 23 Mar h20,30; sat 24 Mar h18; sun 25 Mar h16,30
From 27 Mar to 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. Tue 27 Mar and wed 28 Mar h20,30; sat 31 Mar h18; sun 1 Apr h17
Teatro Nazionale, via del Viminale. Info 06481601
From 10 to 11 Mar: La Fille Mal Gardée
A ballet in three acts and two scenes set to Ferdinand Hérold's music. Performed by the students of the Ballet School of the Teatro dell'Opera. Alicia Alonso's original choreography was reworked for the occasion by Pablo Moert and Ofelia Gonzales. Sat 10 Mar h18, sun 11 Mar h16,30 Teatro Sistina, via Sistina, 129. Info 064200711
26 Mar: Galà Rudolf Nureyev. Grazie Rudy (Rudolf Nureyev Gala. Thanks Rudy)
Nureyev represents the incarnation of dance and has left an indelible mark on ballet in this century. Unquestionably the greatest male ballet dancer, his talent has never so far been equalled. The Teatro Sistina is hosting an evening devoted to Nureyev and his genius in the course of which we shall be able to enjoy performances by exceptional dancers such as Maximiliano Guerra, Alen Bottaini, first dancer of the Bayerische Staatsballet, and Guy Albouy and Marina Antonova of the Kiev Ballet. The show is introduced by Luigi Pignotti, Nureyev's manager for many years, and continues with a series of excerpts from the Russian dancer's repertoire, including The Corsair, Diana and Atteone, Don Quixote, Swan Lake, Giselle and Nutcracker. We really have to say: "Thanks Rudy". h21 Auditorium Parco della Musica, viale P. de Coubertin. Info 0680241281
Sagrestia del Borromini, via Santa Maria dell'Anima, 30a. Info 063201768
Until 1 Apr: I concerti in Sagrestia www
The magnificent Borromoni sacristy presents the second part of its excellent concert season: a triumph of guitar, violin, keyboards, cello and piano (a highly prized and historic Bluthner). Vadim Brodsky, Felix Ayo and Lya de Barberiis are just some of the well-known international musicians who will perform during this upcoming concert season.
4 Mar: "The intimate guitar". Adalisa Castellaneta - guitar recital
11 Mar: "The sun at midnight". The Ingolfdottir - Simm Duo, violin and piano
18 Mar: "Romantische Stuke". Gianluca di Donato - piano recital
25 Mar: "Recuerdos de Alhambra". Duo Hermanos Cuenca, guitar and piano 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)
1 Mar: Classic Jazz Quartet
8 Mar: "Tace il labbro. Dreams and splendour in the operetta"
15 Mar: "A trumpet in the world of cinema"
22 Mar: "Italian Renaissance Music"
29 Mar: Rome's Bernini Quartet with Alessandro Carbonare
Teatro Flaiano, via Santo Stefano Del Cacco, 15. Info 066796496
From 14 Mar to 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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