Archive for the ‘Opera & Musical Events’ Category

• How to get Tickets for La Scala Opera House in Milan

  on Apr 10, 13 • in Opera & Musical Events • with No Comments

  

  We know that your plan for touring Italy will probably include venturing to Milan to visit the La Scala Opera House. At Select Italy, we have excellent La Scala tickets available for you. When you have your tickets ahead of time, you will be able to relax and get ready for the excitement of visiting Milan

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• 3 Music Festivals Not To Be Missed On Your Spring Trip

  on Mar 11, 13 • in Opera & Musical Events • with No Comments

  

  When you picture Italy, what usually pops into your mind? You may dream about alluring scenery, timeless art and architecture, enchanting language, and delicious food. However, I am sure all of your visions are simultaneously associated with recurring Italian songs such as Volare and O’ Sole mio

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• Tickets for the Opera in Venice Made Easy

  on Jan 19, 13 • in Opera & Musical Events • with No Comments

  

  Buying tickets for the opera in Italy can be an intimidating task. There is the language barrier in dealing with the theater staff, the doubt of not being familiar with the layout of the seats, and, of course, not knowing when and where to purchase tickets

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• Wine and Opera: The Perfect Combo

  on Jan 14, 13 • in Food & Wine, Opera & Musical Events • with No Comments

  

  Last month’s opening night at Milan’s La Scala might not have been the shimmering evening of musical perfection that the theater (or those venturing from far and near to witness its legendary performance) was hoping for. Both the lead and the understudy were struck with the flu, forcing a less than ideal situation for the theater as its expecting patrons. However, I would argue that the Opera’s 2012-2013 opening night on December 7 had a flair that rivals those during which the chills-inducing performance comes together in flawlessness harmony – thanks to one element that stole the show. It was described by Italian blogger Lemillebolleblog.it as “The philosophy of this one cuvée can be perfectly synthesized in two words: equilibrium and harmony. The notes of its presentation speak of pure music and a symphony…reaching a harmonious peak of excellence” – words that are easily associated with the spectacular La Scala. Yet this time, they are directed towards a bubbly, shimmering drink: Bellavista’s 2004 Franciacorta Extra Brut Riserva Vittorio Moretti

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