Opera Concert With Prosecco

Opera Concert with Prosecco, 1.5 hours, rated 4.8 across 251 traveller reviews.

Overview

A glass of prosecco on arrival, then an hour of opera in the Sala Antonio Girelli of the Palazzo dei Mutilati, a 1934 Art Deco building in Verona. A tenor, a mezzo-soprano and a pianist perform well known arias and duets, including Verdi's La donna è mobile, Donizetti's Una furtiva lagrima, Bizet's Habanera and the Intermezzo from Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana. The whole event runs about an hour and a half from welcome to finish.

The palace itself is part of the draw. Designed by architect Francesco Banterle and guarded by sculptural Quinzano stone figures, it holds original wooden furnishings, and visitors can walk through its spaces before or after the concert. After the final piece, the singers come to the atrium, where guests can talk with them and take photos.

This suits first time opera goers as well as committed fans. Reviewers often describe the room as small and the atmosphere as warm and friendly, and several say the performers were outstanding. One note on how it works: reservations act as a donation to the Ubaldo Composta Cultural Music Association, which organizes these concerts without government funding, so at check-in each guest fills in a short membership card with name and country of residence.

What's Included

Itinerary

1. Arrival and welcomeGuests arrive at the Palazzo dei Mutilati and check in at the venue. A welcome glass of prosecco is served.
2. Check-in formalitiesAt check-in, each guest completes a membership card with first and last name and country of residence, since the reservation counts as a donation to the organizing cultural association.
3. SeatingSeats are assigned on arrival, so there are no reserved seating arrangements.
4. The concertA 60-minute program of opera arias and duets performed by a tenor, a mezzo-soprano and a pianist, with works by Verdi, Donizetti, Bizet and Mascagni.
5. Meet the artistsAfter the performance, guests are invited to the atrium to meet the performers, take photos and chat.
6. Explore the palaceVisitors have free access to the palace and its Art Deco interiors, including the original wooden furnishings of the Antonio Girelli Room.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points worth knowing before booking this concert.

• Getting there. No pickup is included, so travellers arrive at the Palazzo dei Mutilati on their own. Plan to reach the venue a little before the start, since check-in involves filling in a short card.
• Seating. Seats are assigned on arrival rather than reserved in advance, so there is no point arriving with a preferred row in mind. Reviewers describe the room as small and intimate.
• Dress and comfort. The setting is elegant but there is no stated dress code. One reviewer mentioned that the room can get very warm at a performance, so conditions may vary depending on the day.
• Group feel. Reviewers consistently call the experience small and friendly, with the chance to speak with the singers and pianist afterwards in the atrium. This is not a large arena production but an intimate concert with three performers.
• Drinks. One glass of prosecco is included on arrival. Nothing else in the way of food or drink is listed, so eat beforehand if you want a full evening out.
• Programme. The set draws on famous arias and duets, and reviewers mention hearing La donna è mobile, Habanera and Clair de lune. The program is built around well known pieces, so newcomers will likely recognise much of it.

Common issues. The main practical limits come from the venue and the seating. Seats are not reserved, they are assigned on arrival, and some travellers say the chairs could be more comfortable, suggesting cushions. Also, because the reservation counts as a donation to the organizing cultural association, every guest must complete a membership card at check-in.

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