Schedule 2024
April
5 – 6 – 10 – 12 – 13 – 17 – 19 – 20 – 24 – 26 – 27
May
3 – 4 – 8 – 10 – 11 – 15 – 18 – 22 – 24 – 25 – 29 – 31
June
1 – 5 – 7 – 8 – 12 – 14 – 15 – 19 – 21 – 26 – 29
September
6 – 7 – 11 – 13 – 18 – 20 – 21 – 25 – 27
October
2 – 4 – 5 – 9 – 11 – 12 – 16 – 18 – 19 – 23 – 25 – 26 – 30
November
6 – 8 – 9
Concerts start at 8:30 PM
Concert Duration: 90 minutes
Performing in the wonderful
Church of Badia di Sant’Agata
Via Vittorio Emanuele II, 182
Catania
Orchestra
The Catania Chamber Orchestra specializes in the revival of the Italian lyrical tradition. Formed by orchestra professors graduated from the most prestigious Sicilian conservatories and the most promising young people of Catania distinguished in the main opera and symphonic awards at national and international level, The Catania Chamber Orchestra offers in this Musical Season an interesting series of opera concerts for small orchestral ensembles and voices.
The concerts are inspired by the work of the main composer from Catania, Vincenzo Bellini, and then transport the spectator in the context of the opera production of the late 800 and early 900 in which the composer from Catania found himself working. From Mascagni to Verdi, from Rossini to Puccini passing through Donizetti, Bizet etc… in an unforgettable journey through opera.
The concerts will be hosted in the prestigious and monumental Church of the Badia di Sant’Agata, erected next to the Cathedral where Maestro Bellini rests. The Badia di Sant’Agata, in addition to its precious and perfectly preserved interiors, is distinguished by a panoramic terrace which is accessed by an internal lift and from which you can enjoy a unique view of the wonderful city of Catania.
Program
The program may be subject to changeAct I
V. Bellini “Norma” Sinfonia
V. Bellini Ma rendi pur contento
G.Rossini “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” Una voce poco fa
G. Verdi “Nabucco” Và pensiero
J. Offenbach “I Racconti di Hoffmann” Barcarola
V. Bellini “Norma” Casta Diva
G.Rossini “Il Barbiere di Siviglia” Se il mio nome
G. Verdi “La Traviata” Libiamo nei lieti calici
Act II
G. Bizet “Carmen” Entr’acte
R. Leoncavallo “Romanza” Mattinata
V. Bellini Vaga luna che inargenti
G. Donizetti “Elisir D’Amore” Una furtiva lagrima
P. Mascagni “Cavalleria Rusticana” Intermezzo
G. Puccini “La Bohème” Valzer di Musetta
V. Bellini “La Sonnambula” Prendi, l’anel ti dono
Performing in the wonderful
Badia di
Sant’Agata Church
About 180 steep steps lead to a breathtaking panorama that guarantees a 360 º view of the city
It was designed by the Palermo architect Giovan Battista Vaccarini on the ruins of the church and the Benedictine monastery dedicated to the patron saint of the city, after they were destroyed by the violent earthquake of 1639. The building, closed at the top by a dome, was completed in 1767 and is one of the masterpieces of Baroque Catania by Vaccarini.
Buy your ticket
Buy your ticket online
Full price 35 € – Reduced 25 €
Reductions: Under 18, Students (MAX 27 years), Groups (min 15 pax), Military
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