{"id":20184,"date":"2013-10-28T10:00:27","date_gmt":"2013-10-28T15:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/?p=14184"},"modified":"2021-03-16T15:54:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T15:54:21","slug":"3-little-known-music-venues-italy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/selectitaly.com\/blog\/tips-travelers\/3-little-known-music-venues-italy\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Little Known Music Venues in Italy"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Either you are an classical \u00a0music fan or not, when traveling to Italy you don&#8217;t want to miss the opportunity to attend a live \u00a0music performance. But picking the right event and venue\u00a0can be daunting, like picking the perfect flavor when you visit a\u00a0<em>gelateria<\/em> in Italy<em>: <\/em>you know each one will be delicious, but you are shooting for THE one that will blow your mind.<\/p>\n<p>The secret\u00a0behind picking a musical venue in Italy is simple, but often overlooked\u00a0&#8211; go to the locals&#8217; favorite spots. While many touristy spots will fight for the attention of clueless visitors and foreigners in the main <em>piazze, <\/em>some venues are filled with locals that know where to get outstanding music for great prices. \u00a0&#8220;Hidden gems&#8221; to tourists and normal to Italians, theses venues win over the demanding Italian\u00a0public with their high quality programs and world-class artists and musicians, as well as unforgettable atmospheres.<\/p>\n<p>Here is our selection of 3\u00a0concert venues with accompanying world-renown programs that will fit perfectly into your next Italian vacation!<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>The Oratorio del Gonfalone (Rome)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>When it comes to &#8220;hidden gems&#8221; and &#8220;best-kept secrets&#8221;, few locations can compare with L&#8217;Oratorio del Gonfalone.\u00a0Located in the heart of Rome, near piazza Navona, this venue displays a simple yet elegant <em>fa\u00e7ade<\/em> that can easily be missed among the unique surrounding architecture.\u00a0The Oratorio del Gonfalone\u00a0is a legacy not only for the outstanding concerts but also for the collection of works and outstanding frescoes that decorate the walls.\u00a0The beautiful concert hall is often described as a miniature Sistine Chapel and music aficionados all over the world should pay a visit at least once in their lifetime.<\/p>\n<p>An intimate yet extraordinary space, this concert venue seats 150 guests. Performances for the 2013-2014 season start November 14th and go until May 22nd with the schedule and tickets \u00a0already available online.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong>Serate Musicali (Milan)<\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The milanese public have a secret that they don&#8217;t want you to know. They let everybody talk about the beautiful La Scala Opera House \u00a0(and\u00a0scramble for the hard-to-get tickets) while they keep for themselves the second best place for classical music in Milan: the\u00a0\u00a0Serate Musicali\u00a0(literally musical evenings). The program takes place at the Sala Verdi theatre in Milan, renowned throughout Europe for the quality of its acoustics. Known as an\u00a0blend of magnificent programs and world-class artists, for over 40 years international stars have been performing for delighted locals. The recently announced new season include performance by artists like\u00a0Angela Hewitt, the pianist Andras Schiff, two time Grammy winner\u00a0Pinchas Zukerman\u00a0and world-famous flutist James Galway, just to name a few.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Amici della Musica (Florence)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Teatro della Pergola, Florence&#8217;s oldest theatre, was chosen in 1919 to host a new concert and opera series founded by Alberto Passigli.\u00a0Now solely a concert series, Amici della Musica (friends of music) \u00a0this concert season is among the most prestigious in the world, representing one of the most lively cultural institutions to be found in Italy.\u00a0Smaller performances take place at Florence&#8217;s Saloncino, a ballroom located upstairs in Teatro della Pergola where artists rave about the superb sound.<\/p>\n<h2>Opera Houses<\/h2>\n<p>If you are dying to see musical performance while in Italy but are more into experiencing a full staged Opera at one of Italy&#8217;s famous Opera Houses\u00a0here is\u00a0a list of recommended venues:<\/p>\n<p><em>Available now:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teatro San Carlo in Naples<\/li>\n<li>Arena di Verona<\/li>\n<li>Teatro Carlo Felice in Genova<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Releasing soon:<\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teatro Massimo in Palermo<\/li>\n<li>Teatro dell&#8217;Opera in Rome<\/li>\n<li>La Fenice in Venice<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Have you been to any of these theaters or opera houses? What did you think?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Experiencing any musical event in Italy is a perfect addition to your Italian vacation. 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