CARNIVAL 2010 – Thursday 11th of February

Opera Gala

The Grand Gala opens in the central hall, lighted candle, the introductory notes of “Libiam ne ‘ lieti calici” which opens with an intense musical framework dedicated to “La Traviata“: the voice of the performers, so intimately close, is vibrate all the strings of the soul.

The Gala goes into the hall with frescoes by GB Tiepolo, where even the extraordinary beauty of the eighteenth century stuccos may distract the viewer from the liveliness of the scenes and bravura singing of “The Barber of Seville“.

The Grand Finale is represented in the room with the alcove where the Lehar waltzes and some “musical surprises”  involve the public in times of genuine and refined enjoyment.

At the end of the concert, along with the artists, and we toast the Carnival is celebrated in the halls of the Grand Canal and enjoy the typical sweets of this festival: Frittole and Galani, combined with the Prosecco and fine wines.

Cost: 150 € per person;  The Palace opens at 8.30 pm; starting time:  9 pm;  closing time: 01 am

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San Valentino 2010 – Domenica 14 Febbraio

Love Duets Gala Dinner

The luxurious interior of this astonishing Venetian palace opens up to guests for a memorable gala dinner enriched by the live performances of some of the greatest italian professional opera singers.

This programme comprises a selection of some of the most beautiful love duets in the operatic repertoire represented in the form stage.

The interpreters  are Soprano and a Tenor  accompanied by a small group of strings and piano: a virtuoso ensemble  that has performed in some of the most prestigious concert halls in the world (Lincoln Centre in New York, Musikverein in Vienna, La Scala in Milan, the Mozarteum in Salzburg…)

The event begins with a welcome cocktail in the main hall of the Palazzo on the notes of “La traviata”. where the spectators are astonished to realize that they themselves are playing the role of the guests of Violetta (Traviata) as she drinks to their health and, together with them, sees Alfredo again.

A sumptuous buffet, signed by “La Dogaressa” will follow.

After the appetizers and the first courses, the Gala will continue in the famous  Sala Tiepolo , where guests will savour the more moving  songs from  “Rigoletto” by Verdi.

Guests will then be free to enjoy the first courses of their meal in the beautiful sitting rooms of the Palazzo and to admire the artistic details of its interior.

The Gran Finale will take place in the stunning Alcova room, where guests will apreciate some of the most beautiful Love duets in the operatic repertoire.

An excellent selection of wines will accompany the music and the  gastronomic delicacies.

Cost: 250 € per person;  The Palace opens at 8.30 pm; starting time:  9 pm;  closing time: 01 am

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