Its legacy is a bureaucratic imbroglio that has dogged all efforts. Todays theatre is perfectly identical to the previous one. Its a place with a fantastic history and a place where you can enjoy highlevel and quality culture. Published on the 04 of july, 20 see all columns you are a professional. The beautiful decor of the opera itself makes it an unforgettable experience. The 18thcentury poet antonio maria lucchini crafted a libretto that was set, among others, by antonio vivaldi under the title farnace, premiered at venice s teatro santangelo in february. The truth behind the burning of venices exquisite opera house. You have to book early in advance because the tickets for opera in venice is selling out quickly. Just walking into the building, the years of history at the teatro le fenice can be felt. English lord norwichs engaging account spans more than a century, from venice s fifthcentury origins to the arrival of napoleon. The official directions are a bit vague if youre unfamiliar with venice, but a good map will help you find the opera house. The inferno at venices exquisite opera house in 1996 posed an intractable mystery. In our calendar you can see all the events scheduled in chronological order.
Guided experience to the historic fenice theatre in venice. It is one of the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of italian theatre, and in the history of. Now restored to its 18thcentury glory, the famous opera house boasts a jawdropping interior that has to be seen to be. The 1996 log book at venices vigili del fuoco, the citys central fire brigade. It is one of the most famous and renowned landmarks in the history of italian theatre, and in the history of opera as a whole. An older opera house in venice called the teatro san benedetto burnt down in 1774. English lord norwichs engaging account spans more than a century, from venices fifthcentury origins to the arrival of napoleon. Guided visit to the historic fenice theatre in venice explore the amazing opera house of venice with a unique activity in the city. Its name comes from the italian word fenice, meaning phoenix. Twice destroyed by fire 1836 and 1996 and twice restored to its former splendour, for centuries it has been venices principal stage for worldclass opera, music, symphonies and the international festival of contemporary music. The noble society of the new theatre to be erected in venice on the ground. As expected, factual accuracy plays a scanty role, since the character and fate of pharnaces are quite different from those recorded in history books.
Thankfully, the theatres archives, containing countless historical. Avaliable all days, the tour departs from campo san luca. It is a magnificent experience to go and see an opera there. The most resplendent italian theatre i have ever seen. The opera season in venice runs from january to july and again from september to october.
Find the programme and organize the best musical evening in. No voyage across the romantic venetian lagoon could ever be complete without experiencing carnevale, a gondola serenade or the chance to hear vivaldis finest music in a sumptuous baroque setting. We sat in a box and had a good view of the opera house. During the 19th century, the theater has staged some of the most renowned opera shows of the major composers of the era rossini, bellini, donizetti, and verdi. Book yur seats for many concert, opera and ballet events. Great history and its name is the phoenix in english, this is because it. The quality of the musicians, singers and staging is at the top of the european opera houses.