1. Nicole from Brussels
    Posted 31 January 2012 at 1:30 | Permalink

    2 Days ago, I was in your fantastic Palazzo to see la Traviata…. Everything was wonderful… Violetta was superb… could you please tell me more about her, her name, her muscial experiences etc.. Thank you so much in advance.. I hope to be back soon…

  2. Lynn Nunn
    Posted 28 January 2012 at 11:36 | Permalink

    My daughter arranged for us to see Rigoletto when we visited Venice for my birthday Jan 26, my daughter never having been to the opera before so not knowing what to expect. We were both amazed at the fantastically talented opera singers, the venue which was enchanting, the performance spectacular an evening never to be forgotten, thank you all so very much for making my birthday so extra special. Please do you have a video as I would love to be able to watch again and again!

  3. Carol Mitchell
    Posted 23 January 2012 at 4:03 | Permalink

    We have visited on two recent trips to Venice and both times saw La Traviata which is absolutely wonderful. We loved the intimacy and the innovative, stylish performances. An experience which we will always remember.

  4. Linda
    Posted 15 January 2012 at 11:16 | Permalink

    Your website looks beautiful and the comments are wonderfull. We will be in Venice June 19-22 and hope you have an opera
    scheduled during our visit! If so,please contact us and we will be in your audience.

  5. Glenn Chaney
    Posted 10 January 2012 at 13:09 | Permalink

    We saw Il Barbiere Di Siviglia on December 17th 2011. It was a wonderful experience. All the performers were top class and the setting was magical. To experience such wonderful artistry so close was breathtaking. Thank you.

  6. molly and steve cashin
    Posted 10 January 2012 at 12:33 | Permalink

    Indeed a masterful evening..an intimate performance on a callibre that was breathtaking, in a setting that is unparelleled. Thank you all for one of the highlights of our trip to Venice and a musical highlight we will not soon forget!

  7. Rafael
    Posted 6 January 2012 at 3:16 | Permalink

    BRAVISSOMO!! Ho visto Il Rigoletto ieri sera e, sono sicuro, ho avuto una di le piu belle “experience” della mia vitta! MERAVIGLIOSI cantanti e “musicians”! Io volevo il “autograph”, ma non ho trovato il libreto! Era finito…c’e una maniera di fare contatto con i artisti dell’apresentazioni di ieri (jan.5th)??? Un`altra volta:BRAVISSIMI TUTTI! :)

  8. cindyldoe
    Posted 12 November 2011 at 9:48 | Permalink

    The highlight of our trip to Venice. Amazing performances and music.

  9. Chris
    Posted 24 October 2011 at 23:26 | Permalink

    Whilst planning a trip to Venice recently we heard about the Operas at the palace. We we lucky to get a place for La Traviata at the weekend. I am not normally keen on opera, but this presentation was amazing and had us both captivated from beginning to end. The setting is wonderful, the closeness to the singers, the quality of all involved (singers and musicians) and the use of the rooms as stage changes all combined to make this a night we will remember forever.

  10. ROSA
    Posted 23 September 2011 at 23:55 | Permalink

    Fantástico!
    Algo diferente y muy recomendable. Cuando vuelva a Vanezia, volveré.
    Fuimos dos familias amigas, con dos adolescentes con síndrome de Down. A todos nos encantó.
    Todos: Músicos y cantantes, muy bien.
    Genial la soprano. Se llama Antonella. Además de buena cantante es muy buena actriz. Nos quedamos todos sobrecogidos al final, pues realmente, vive la angustia de la muerte de Violetta de tal forma que todos la vivimos con ella.
    Bravo!

  11. Posted 20 September 2011 at 5:41 | Permalink

    My wife and I came to The Barber of Seville last week and had another wonderful evening. Last time in Venice we were delighted by La Traviata. We thoroughly recommend Musica A Palazzo to anyone who would like a special night in a most magical setting. Anyone new to opera will be enchanted, those who appreciate opera will find it worth a visit. Thank you to all for a magnificent performance.

  12. Deborah
    Posted 6 September 2011 at 13:18 | Permalink

    The music of the quartet, tenor and soprano in a recent performance of the Love Duets was spectacular and exquisitely beautiful. I shall never forget the beauty of this astounding performance in August, 2011. The choice of pieces and magnificent, heartfelt interpretation by all the musicians was incomparable to any other experience of music, recorded or at a traditional opera. The intimate listening made possible in the lovely Barbarigo Palace allowed every majestic nuance and cadence to resound and delight to the fullest. It far surpassed La Traviata at La Fenice Teatro; the composers themselves would have been proud. Thank you and bravo to six brilliant musicians, for the experience of a lifetime that as a music lover, I will forever cherish.

  13. James Selby
    Posted 2 September 2011 at 2:12 | Permalink

    We have just returned from Venice and one of the highlights of a trip filled with highlights was your wonderful performance of The Barber of Seville. There just are not enough words to describe the amazing evening we had at the Palazzo. This is a hidden gem and I would recomend a visit to anyone travelling to Venice. Thank you again for a wonderful evening.

  14. Jörg
    Posted 15 August 2011 at 5:00 | Permalink

    Im September 2010 waren wir in Venedig und haben Ihr Musica a Palazzo gesucht. Es war schon etwas schwer. Das Geschäft nebenan kannte Ihre Anschrift nicht(Es befindet sich ca. 20 m vom Palazzo entfert). Auch der Zeitungsbote kannte dan Palazzo nicht und schickte uns zurück auf den Marcusplatz. Nach ca. 3-4h Irrweg standen wir vor dem Eisentor des Palazzo. Über dem Tor stand 2504. Endlich Barbarigo 2504 gefunden. Jetzt bemerkte ich, dass wir schon vor ca. 3h vor diesem Tor standen. Ich hatte es auch gefilmt. Das wir den Palazzo schon gefunden hatten, hatten wir nicht bemerkt. Ich blickte nur auf die Hausnummer über der Eingangstür(rechts vom Eisentor). Dort stand 251??. Also nicht genau zu entziffern. Die Nr. über dem Eisentor hatte ich nicht bemerkt. Aber jetzt hatten wir auch noch Glück nach der langen Suche. Ein Kollege von Ihnen wollte in den Palazzo. Ich sprach Ihn an und er zeigte und erklärte uns MUSICA A PALAZZO. Gerade habe ich je 2 Karten für den
    12. und 22.09. 2011 bestellt. Wir freuen uns schon jetzt auf die 2 Aufführungen in Ihrem Palazzo. Nochmals besten Dank für die damalige Führung Ihres netten Kollegen.
    Gudrun & Jörg

  15. William & Jayne
    Posted 9 August 2011 at 14:24 | Permalink

    Just back from Venice and I have to say visiting the palace to see Barber of Seville was one of the highlights of our stay. Having never been to an opera before I was amazed by the vocals and intimate setting, a truly wonderful evening. Thank you.

  16. Connie
    Posted 12 June 2011 at 16:28 | Permalink

    Visited Venice for the first time this year and was very keen to see an opera during that visit. The opera at the Palace was so different from anything I have seen before. It was an amazing experience and so very different to a conventional theatre performance.I have been attending opera for many years now and would say to any other opera fan go and experience this for yourself. The atmosphere and performers made this a really special night and I would certainly go again. I’m glad I came upon this by chance when looking for tickets, thanks for a brilliant performance.

  17. Julie Martin
    Posted 1 June 2011 at 8:13 | Permalink

    “Rigoletto” in Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto was the highlight of our trip to Venice. It was the most amazing opera experience ever. The intimacy and interaction with the audience made it very special, exquisite voices and music were delightful. Anyone who is not a big opera fan would be forever changed by this kind of experience. If we could have watched every opera in the world in this setting it would be a dream come true :-) Unforgettable, amazing, astonishing, magnificent, a wonderful gift to any music lover!

    Julie, Dublin, Ireland
    Alina, Moscow, Russia

  18. Posted 13 April 2011 at 6:50 | Permalink

    My daughter and I saw Barber of Seville in early September 2010. It was our favorite Opera of the trip. We had seen Aida at the Arena d’Verona and also La Traviata at La Fenice Teatro in Venice. Your production was so stunningly beautiful and the music was magnificent. We loved being a part of the performance. It was the highlight of our two week trip. We told everyone we met in Venice to go see your Operas. We will be visiting Rome this summer. Do you have any info of similar types of venues as yours in Rome?
    We will return to Venice to see another production of yours some time in the future.

  19. Jean-Paul
    Posted 11 March 2011 at 3:47 | Permalink

    Pour l anniversaire de la creation de la Traviata (6 Mars) et profitant du carnaval nous sommes ma femme et moi alles au concert in Palazzio : Que dire si ce n est que c etait parfait aussi bien au niveau des voix (La Traviata en particulier dont la voix jeune, pure et puissante combinee a sa qualite theatrale etait magistrale) que de l ambiance (les changements de salles sont bien menes et “collent” au spectacle) ou de la musique (sobre et efficace).
    Pour qui aime le lyrique (ou souhaite essayer) c est un rendez vous incontournable si vous avez la chance d aller a Venise.

  20. Posted 22 February 2011 at 10:50 | Permalink

    J’ai assisté au Barbier la semaine dernière. Et moi aussi j’avais quelques doutes. Rien à la Fenice, je me suis donc “rabattu” sur Musica a palazzo.
    Eh bien c’était formidable. Le quintett à clavier est parfait et on n’est pas frustré de l’absence de l’orchestre. Les chanteurs sont excellents et la mise en scène est gaie et vivante.

    A recommander absolument!!!

    Juste un petit regret: une partie de l’opéra a été coupé. Cela ne nuit pas, mais on en voudrait encore.

    Bravo a tutti!

  21. olivier
    Posted 11 February 2011 at 4:32 | Permalink

    Nous avons vu le barbier de Séville en janvier 2011… Je dois dire que les doutes que j’avais avant de venir ont été levés: c’était un enchantement. Qualité des chanteurs et des quatre musiciens, mise en scène impeccable et inventive, jeu d’acteurs parfait… Et par dessus tout, quel plaisir de voir les chanteurs et les musiciens s’amuser autant en jouant cet opéra ! Cette soirée était un vrai moment de bonheur partagé avec la troupe, une expérience très rare à l’opéra !

  22. Nicoletta
    Posted 11 November 2010 at 4:50 | Permalink

    Cari amici non vedo l’ora di partecipare alla riunione di lunedì sull’Elisir d’Amore perchè ho assistito alla rappresentazione del 5 Novembre in Fenice interpretata dai vincitori del concorso internazionale per cantanti Toti dal Monte e ne sono rimasta entusiasta! Confermo quindi la mia presenza. A lunedì!

  23. Jose Manuel
    Posted 7 October 2010 at 7:11 | Permalink

    Vimos Love´s Duet el 4 de octubre de 2010, un espectáculo recomendado a todos.

  24. Dyanne Gray
    Posted 29 September 2010 at 18:52 | Permalink

    Thank you for one of the best memories of our trip to Italy. You have spoiled me for going back to seeing opera performed in a big concert hall on a stage. Looking forward to the next time we are in Venice.

  25. JACK RAYMOND
    Posted 24 September 2010 at 17:23 | Permalink

    I enjoyed La Traviata on Thursday, and just had to write to say “WOW”! The performance was magnificent, the place beautiful, and this is just the best way to enjoy opera!
    Bravo!

  26. Massimo
    Posted 11 September 2010 at 9:57 | Permalink

    Cari soci avrei bisogno di contattare il Maestro Roberto Barrali per delucidazioni sul suo interessante intervento sulla drammaturgia Verdiana dell’ultima riunione di Agosto. Mi mandate il numero? Massimo

  27. georgina
    Posted 7 September 2010 at 1:49 | Permalink

    First rate voices, magnificent setting – thank you Musica A Palazzo for a delightful Il Barbiere DI Siviglia last Saturday.

  28. Lesley L. Bacon
    Posted 24 August 2010 at 10:38 | Permalink

    WOW! Still on a high!! We saw La Traviata here, an amazingly powerful performance by the cast. That together with the location and atmosphere the palace exudes made our night of opera very special indeed. Thankyou.

  29. Judit Paál, András Tóth
    Posted 18 August 2010 at 8:34 | Permalink

    We saw La Traviata at the Musica Palazzo in 10-th Aug 2010. The palace and the performance was excellent and fantastic! We can’t forget it!

    Judit and Andras from Hungary

  30. Jai
    Posted 19 July 2010 at 4:44 | Permalink

    We are just back from a weekend in Venice. We specifically went there for the Opera at the Palazzo, which on Saturday was the Barber of Seville.

    Stunningly, amazingly good.

    For context, we are not regular opera buffs, but we’ve been to Covent Garden, Glyndebourne, Sydney, but prefer the ‘popular’ operas.

    This format at the Palazzo is unique and fantastic. We felt as though we were on stage, even part of the cast. The performance is right in front of you, and all around you.
    It is very personal when Figaro actually cuts MY hair, and when Il Dotore, looking for the note, displays the pen RIGHT under my nose, saying (in Italian) look, the pen is still wet with ink.
    Just fantastic.

    The Palazzo rooms are large, but small for an opera stage. The result is that the music from only a 4-piece orchestra completely fills the room, and the lead violin may be only a few feet away.

    The Palazzo is rich and sumptuous, a perfect setting for an Opera (it really is as though you are in Il Dotore’s house), and its right on the Grand Canal.

    Highly personal, highly professional, totally memorable.

    I cannot recommend this highly enough.

  31. Posted 27 June 2010 at 12:12 | Permalink

    We saw The Barber of Sevilla at the palace in early June 2010 — the palace, the presentation, and the ambience were fantastic, and the performance was superb.

  32. musicapalazzo
    Posted 7 June 2010 at 11:28 | Permalink

    Sì si, è proprio stato un ottimo violinista per diversi anni con la Mahler Chamber Orchestra…ora penso solo diriga…

  33. Monica
    Posted 6 June 2010 at 19:23 | Permalink

    Scusate ricordo che alla riunione di Giovedì si era detto che Manacorda nasce come violinista..Ma era per caso la spalla della Malher Chamber Orchestra? Mi pare di averlo riconusciuto in un video…

  34. Marcela Lintner
    Posted 26 May 2010 at 2:08 | Permalink

    Grandi voci e presentazione meravigliosa. Sono felice che ho scoperto l’anno scorso Musica al Palazzo. Questo anno ho goduto ancora una volta La Traviata In più anche la presentazione unica di Barbiere di Sevillia.
    Ringraziamenti, ringraziamenti, ringraziamenti !!!

  35. Dominique Massard
    Posted 12 February 2010 at 3:42 | Permalink

    Une inoubliable soirée à Venise, la plus bouleversante sans aucun doute. Le temps est comme suspendu dans le décor et l’ambiance de rêve de ce palazzo vénitien et la prestation artistique de haut niveau nous a enchantés. Beaucoup d’émotion, très vivant, nous sommes plongés au coeur du drame qui se déroule autour de nous et le vivons très intensément. Même nos adolescents de 13 et 16 ans ont trouvé ce moment tout simplement magique. Merci !

  36. Posted 9 February 2010 at 11:02 | Permalink

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  37. Elena Bondar
    Posted 20 January 2010 at 3:34 | Permalink

    When I planned my long weekend in Venice, I was disappointed that La Fenice is closed for winter holidays. With a bit of good luck, I found Musica a Palazzo via Inet. La Traviata was a real delight. Brought into the interiors of Venetian palazzo, Violetta and Alfredo have become as close to us as part of family, or friendly circle. With all my heart, I recommend you to attend and see Musica a Pallazzo with your own eyes. If you love Opera, let it be your special treat. If you think Opera to be out-of-date, duying art, go and check it yourself. Surprise may await you.

  38. Posted 18 December 2009 at 8:43 | Permalink

    Fantastic evening! Exuberant, wonderful performance. Bravo to all involved.

  39. Martine MICALLEF
    Posted 13 December 2009 at 8:42 | Permalink

    Mile grazie ancora a Natalia di avvere stata la mia guida en une Venezia notturna.
    Le meraviglie del palazzo, la musica “Verdiana” e le voce hanno encantato la mia serata del 10 Dicembre.
    Grazie a voi tutti per il suo accoglio.Perdona me le sbaliate del mio itaiano.Spero di tornare presto !!!

  40. Randy Greenman
    Posted 6 October 2009 at 18:57 | Permalink

    Just over a year ago, my wife and I attended a performance of Il Barbiere di Siviglia. I had never attended an opera before, and did not expect what was presented. It was an excellent evening and we are still talking about it a year later. Bravissima & bravissimo!!

  41. Katarzyna
    Posted 6 October 2009 at 3:52 | Permalink

    Il Barbiere di Siviglia in Palazzo Barbarigo was one of the best points of our stay in Venice! Great voices, great musicians… Fantastic evening:)

  42. isabel
    Posted 16 September 2009 at 6:34 | Permalink

    Venecia y su Palazzo, mágicos e intemporales,unas voces y una música que te acarician el alma.Un violín paró mi corazón con las últimas notas de Thais,solo pienso en volver a escucharlas otra vez.Deseo que sea pronto porque me han robado el corazón Isabel 10.08.2009.

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