Opera Lirica – October 28th
About the Experience
Opera Lirica – The Most Beautiful Italian Arias
Experience an unforgettable evening of Italian opera in the heart of Florence. From the elegance of Mozart to the passion of Puccini and the brilliance of Rossini, this carefully curated program brings together some of the most beloved moments in operatic history.
Performers
- Alessia Battini – Soprano
- Davide Ciarrocchi – Baritone
- Gianni Cigna – Piano
Program
First Part
- Mozart – Non più andrai (from The Marriage of Figaro)
- Puccini – Quando me’n vo’ (from La Bohème)
- Verdi – È strano… Sempre libera (from La Traviata)
- Puccini – Tre sbirri, una carrozza (from Tosca)
- Mozart – Là ci darem la mano (from Don Giovanni)
Intermission
Second Part
- Mozart – Non mi dir, bell’idol mio (from Don Giovanni)
- Mozart – Cinque… dieci… venti… trenta (from The Marriage of Figaro)
- Piano Intermezzo
- Rossini – Dunque io son (from The Barber of Seville)
The program and performers may be subject to minor changes
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The Venue
The magnificent St. Stephen Auditorium
Where Stone Becomes Sound
Just steps away from the noise of Ponte Vecchio, Santo Stefano al Ponte commands a different kind of silence. It isn’t just a building; it is a soundbox carved from marble and history, where austere Romanesque lines meet the boldness of the Baroque. To play within these walls is to let the notes glide over stone that watched the very birth of Florence. Here, the echo isn’t a distraction—it is an ally. The naves catch the timbre of the strings and the depth of the woodwinds, returning a sound that feels sculpted into the air, dense and almost tactile.
Acoustics and Atmosphere of Our Florence Concerts
Notes that Mend Time
This church has weathered floods, wars, and deep wounds, rising each time with a rare dignity. Today, having moved beyond its liturgical past, it has found a new soul in the breath of the orchestra. We don’t seek a distant, grand stage, but the intimacy of a place that has learned how to withstand the centuries. Under its decorated ceilings, the gap between performer and listener vanishes. The music fills the spaces left by time, turning every concert into a moment of honest, raw connection, far from the modern rush of the city
