Teatro dell'Opera, piazza B. Gigli. Info 0648160255
From 7 to 11 Nov: Peer Gynt
A ballet in two acts inspired by Henrik Ibsen’s texts and set to the music of Edvard Grieg. The Orchestra, the Choir and Corps de Ballet of the Teatro dell'Opera perform. Conductor: Peter Tiboris. Choirmaster: Andrea Giorgi. Choreography: Renato Zanella. Scenery and costumes: Raimonda Gaetani. Directed by Beppe Menegatti. With the illustrious participation of Andrian Fadaeev and Carla Fracci. Wed 7, thu 8 and fri 9 h20,30; sat 10 h18; sun 11 h16,30
12 Nov: Galà per l'infanzia 2007. Un'iniziativa della campagna culturale "Perché NON accada" (Gala for childhood 2007. An initiative of the "Perché NON accada" cultural campaign)
A cultural information campaign that supplies information and advice on ADHD, as well as tools to evaluate the disease more effectively. Marvellous soirées of art and music are planned at the Teatro dell'Opera. The exceptional list of performers includes Giovanni Allevi, Daniela Dessì, Pooh, Luciana Savignano, Raffaele Paganini, Giorgio Gaslini, Manuel Frattini, Mogol and LMC, Ron, Elisabetta Armiato. The music is by Eufoniarchè. The orchestra is conducted by Gabriele Bonolis. Organisation by Federico Paci. Info: 0644703699 and www. From €15 to €100
From 27 Nov to 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 h18,30
Teatro Nazionale, via del Viminale. Info 06481601
From 8 to 11 Nov: Così fan tutte. Ossia la scuola degli amanti (Così fan tutte. Or the school for lovers)
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart composed the music to this celebrated and playful drama in two acts; Lorenzo Da Ponte wrote the libretto. Anna Rita Taliento plays the part of Fiordiligi, Laura Polverelli is Dorabella and Laura Cherici is Despina. Gianluigi Gelmetti is the conductor and choirmaster. The costumes are by Anna Biagiotti. Thu 8 and fri 9 Nov h20,30; sat 10 Nov h18; sun 11 Nov h16,30
Teatro Divina Commedia, piazzale G. Paolo II - viale dell'Archiginnasio. Info 063721269
From 23 Nov to 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
Gran Teatro, viale Tor di Quinto. Info 0633270050
Until 4 Nov: Giulietta e Romeo (Romeo and Juliet)
Shakespeare's love story Rome and Juliet is set in Italy and full of Italian references. He created a masterpiece that is timeless and still manages to enthral audiences. The cast and crew of 400 people - including choreographers, singers, corps de ballet, instrumentalists, set designers - has brought a new and exciting version of Romeo and Juliet to the stage. The combined talents of Riccardo Cocciante and Pasquale Panella wrote, respectively, music and words. This latest rendition of the harrowing story of the Veronese lovers is sharp, intense and extraordinary in all its facets - from the light to the costumes - and is a brilliant work of art in its own right. www
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
22 Nov: Wiener Kammerensemble
29 Nov: Aldo Ciccolini
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.
4 Nov: Bettinelli Trio
11 Nov: Andrea Bacchetti www
18 Nov: Michelle Makarski and Massimo Giuseppe Bianchi
25 Nov: Simone Bernardini and Vanessa Benelli
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
From 3 Nov to 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...
3 Nov: Da Lipsia ad Amburgo (From Leipzig to Hamburg)
10 Nov: Per la tromba et l'organo (For the trumpet and the organ)
17 Nov: Duo di chitarre (Guitar duet)
24 Nov: Sonate e Cantate del Settecento (18th century sonatas and cantatas)
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