Teatro dell'Opera, piazza B. Gigli. Info 0648160255
From 11 to 20 Mar: Raymonda
The fascination of the knightly universe, the medieval atmosphere and the beauty of Provence are central in the story of "Rusalka", which explores the ever-engrossing concept of the love triangle. Raymonda and Prince Jean de Brienne love each other, but their story together is threatened by the figure of Saracin Abderaman. The choreography of this three-act ballet performed by the Orchestra and Corps de Ballet of the Teatro dell'Opera di Roma is by Carla Fracci. Orchestra conductor: Roberto Tolomelli. Scenery and costumes: Raimonda Gaetani. Directed by Beppe Menegatti. Wed 12 and thu 13 Mar h21,30; fri 14 Mar h17; sat 15 Mar h18; sun 16 Mar h16,30; tue 18 and wed 19 Mar h20,30; thu 20 Mar h17
Teatro Nazionale, via del Viminale. Info 06481601
Until 4 Mar: Cleopatra - il potere dell'amore Cleopatra - the power of love)
A theatre-cum-dance performance freely based on Shakespeare's Anthony and Cleopatra but with a completely different ending in which the two protagonists live happily ever after. Director Patrizia Cerroni also created the choreography for this pièce dedicated to Cleopatra, a symbol and metaphor of women saved because she was a beacon of love. Performed by the Compagnia Patrizia Cerroni and I Danzatori Scalzi. Sat 1 Mar h18, sun 2 Mar h16,30, tue 4 Mar h20,30
From 11 to 15 Mar: La camerata Bardi (La Camerata Bardi)
Sergio Oliva directs this performance that explores the virtues of melodrama. The title of the piece comes from a group of Florentine aristocrats who lived during the Renaissance and met to discuss art and music. It was they who gave life to the melodramatic form. The cast includes Ilaria Del Prete, Debora Beronesi, Marco Frusoni and Roberto Accurso. Concept and dramatisation: Paolo Coluzzi and Marco Colabucci. Directed by Claudio Insegno. 11 Mar h18,30 and 15 Mar h18
19 Mar: Feroce partita. Da nobis pacem...
The choreographies performed by the Turin-based "EgriBiancoDanza" company are by Raphael Bianco, who, together with Ivan Coviello, also takes care of the stage design of this ballet. The music of "Feroce partita" is by John Cage combined with preludes by Johannes Sebastian Bach and Japanese percussive rhythms, while the music in "Da nobis pacem" is by Arvo Part. The resulting soundtrack is dense and characterful. The ancient game of chess is what renders this ballet entirely unique, since much as in the board game the men are reduced to the status of pawns in certain situations, such as during war...
Teatro Divina Commedia, piazzale G. Paolo II - viale dell'Archiginnasio. Info 063721269
Until 9 Mar: 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
1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 10, 11 Mar: Orchestra Accademia Santa Cecilia, Yuri Temirkanov conductor
7 Mar: Emerson String Quartet
14 Mar: Sergej Krylov
15, 17, 18 Mar: Orchestra e Coro Accademia Santa Cecilia, Louis Langrée conductor
19 Mar: Orquestra La Pasiòn e Schola Cantorum de Caracas
Dal 25 al 27 Mar: Maratona Bach
28 Mar: Mitsuko Uchida
29 e 31 Mar: Orchestra e Coro dell'Accademia di Santa Cecilia, Vladimir Jurovskij conductor
Teatro Olimpico, piazza Gentile Da Fabriano, 17. Info 063201752
Until 22 May: 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
13 Mar: Bernini Quartet and Chiara Muti
From 4 to 16 Mar: Momix in "Passion"
Momix is made up of Danielle Arico, Suzanne Lampl, Yasmine Lee, Cassandra Taylor, Steve Marshall, Brian Simerson and Joshua Christopheri. The troupe are back in Italy with the splendid choreographies of Moses Pendleton!! Inspired by the Tantric melodies of Martin Scorsese's 'The Last Temptation of Christ' Peter Gabriel penned the Middle Eastern rhythms and synthesizer sounds of 'Passion'. Dance, moving silhouettes, games of light, illusion and experimentation: this is dance with strong emotions guaranteed. Tue-sat h21; sun h17 and h21. From €27,50 to €38,50
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
Basilica di Sant'Agnese in Agone, piazza Navona. Info 0668192134
Until 2 May: Concerti nella Sagrestia del Borromini (Concerts in the Borromini Sacristy)
The harp, violin, flute, clarinet and voice will all be honoured in this extraordinary concert series in the beautiful and sacred Basilica of Sant'Agnese in Agone.
7 Mar: Pianiste all'opera - Six-hand piano. Music by Dacci, Rossini and Bizet
14 Mar: Margrét Boasdottir and Miklos Dalmay (soprano and piano). An evening of Lieder
28 Mar: Raffaele Bertolini and Antonella de Vinco on the clarinet and piano. Music by Milhaud, Poulenc and Rossini
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