Things to do in Tuscany, Italy: The Best Operas

June 1, 2021 Nobuko Falco

Tuscany (/ˈtʌskəni/ TUSK-ə-nee; Italian: Toscana, pronounced [toˈskaːna]) is a region in central Italy with an area of about 23,000 square kilometres (8,900 square miles) and a population of about 3.8 million inhabitants (2013). The regional capital is Florence (Firenze).
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1. Opera at St. Mark's Anglican Church

Via Maggio 18, 50125, Florence Italy +39 340 811 9192 [email protected] http://www.concertoclassico.info/
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5.0 based on 1,178 reviews

Opera at St. Mark's Anglican Church

Love Duets’ Concert: you do not have to be a lover of Italian Opera to enjoy this wonderful evening. It’s set in a small church from 1800’s. You have a piano, soprano & tenor performing Opera’s love song and Italian love songs. The setting and performance is overwhelmingly powerful. You’ll be moved to tears by the emotions. Not to be missed.

Reviewed By travel-junkie3PO - San Francisco, United States

My wife and I attended the "Love Duets" in early November, 2019. it was outstanding! Franz--the piano player and organizer--gave a short explanation in english before each song. Franz is a crackerjack pianist who accompanied each song. The performers were top notch and we particularly appreciated the acting. This isn't a dry recital, the performers get it on with plenty of acting which adds a great deal of character to the performance. It is obvious that they enjoy the performance as much as the audience does. We've seen some of these types of offerings where the performers simply get up and do the job and there is no interaction with the audience--it is just a recital. ...not the case with Opera at St. Mark's--there is plenty to like with the performance. By the way, a block from St Marks is the excellent Trattoria 4 Leoni Restaurant--a fine choice for dinner before the show and you'll get set up with the waiter, Alphonso, who speaks great english, makes very good recommendations and is thoroughly entertaining. Have a great evening and leave St. Mark's humming some tunes!

2. The Best of Opera

Via Mura Pietro Grocco 2 at the Piano Hall of Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade, 51016, Montecatini Terme Italy +39 351 806 6988 [email protected] http://www.operaconcerto.it
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5.0 based on 8 reviews

The Best of Opera

Every Wednesday from march to October 30 th 2019 at 9.15 pm an evening dedicated to the legendary pieces of the Opera with great voices accompanied live on the piano; in Montecatini Terme in Via Grocco, 2 at the Hotel Settentrionale Esplanade in the Piano room. tickets available at the hotel reception or on the day of the concert at the piano room ( concert location ) from 7.15 pm

3. Puccini e la sua Lucca - International Permanent Festival

Piazza San Giovanni Chiesa DI San Giovanni, 55100, Lucca Italy +39 340 810 6042 [email protected] http://www.puccinielasualucca.com/
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4.5 based on 1,464 reviews

Puccini e la sua Lucca - International Permanent Festival

The only festival dedicated to Giacomo Puccini in his native city, Lucca. And the only PERMANENT FESTIVAL in the world, with concerts and events every day of the year, at 19hrs.AND EVERY EVENING WITH VARIED PROFESSIONAL INTERPRETERS AND PROGRAMS For detailed information and programs, please visit our official website

Reviewed By Drlbuckley - Pasadena, United States

I love Lucca, and one of my favorite things to do is go to the concerto in the church in Piazza S Giovanni, which takes place every night of the year! The music and singers are different every time I go, and all amazingly talented. The concert is just a little over an hour, so no need to sit through a whole opera :-) It is one of the most special things about Lucca since Puccini was born there. Don’t miss it!! It’s also under 25 euros.

4. Italian Opera in Santa Monaca Church

Via Santa Monaca 6 Chiesa di Santa Monaca, Florence Italy +39 329 784 3935 http://www.italianoperaflorence.it
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Italian Opera in Santa Monaca Church

Reviewed By jimmys2587 - Kirrawee, Australia

Amazing Opera in a great old (former) church. With no more than 60 people filling up the space you feel as if you're really a part of the music. Both the performers, the female tenor and male piano player were incredible and put everything in to their performances. A must do in Florence. My wife and I aren't huge Opera buffs but I defy anyone to go to one of these shows and not be blown away!!

5. Italian Opera in Siena

Piazza la Lizza 1 Auditorium S.Stefano alla Lizza, 53100, Siena Italy +39 345 930 5865 [email protected] http://www.italianoperasiena.com
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4.5 based on 103 reviews

Italian Opera in Siena

Every concert will show an unique selection of the most famous arias and duets, taken from the great Italian opera. Masterpieces interpreted by great artists who have been performing on stages of the best theaters both in Italy and abroad. Exciting concerts, where you can recollect the passions of Tosca, the emotions of Madama Butterfly, La Bohème and La Traviata, the prank of Il barbiere di Siviglia and much more… A memorable trip into the Italian Opera, made even more enjoyable by the evocative and intimate atmosphere in which it takes place: the deconsecrated Church of Santo Stefano. From March to November: every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 9.15 pm

6. Teatro Goldoni

Via Santa Maria, 15, 50100, Florence Italy http://www.operadifirenze.it/teatro-goldoni/
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Teatro Goldoni

7. Italian Opera Montepulciano

Via Dell'Opio Nel Corso 5 Galleria Opio 5, 53045, Montepulciano Italy +39 327 003 6435 [email protected]
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4.0 based on 4 reviews

Italian Opera Montepulciano

Embark on an exciting journey through the most famous Italian opera arias. Music from Verdi's La Traviata, Puccini's La Bohème, Tosca, and Madame Butterfly, Mozart's The Marriage of Figaro, Rossini's Barber of Seville, and the most famous Neapolitan songs will be performed by professional singers accompanied on the piano.

8. Opera di Firenze

Viale Fratelli Rosselli, 7, 50123, Florence Italy +39 055 277 9309 http://www.operadifirenze.it
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4.0 based on 104 reviews

Opera di Firenze

9. Teatro Petrarca

Via Guido Monaco 12, 52100, Arezzo Italy +39 0575 23975 [email protected] http://www.cultura.toscana.it/spettacolo/teatri/arezzo/petrarca_arezzo.shtml
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Teatro Petrarca

10. Teatro Comunale

Corso Italia 16, Florence Italy +39 055 213535 [email protected]
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

Teatro Comunale

Popular venue for opera and other theatrical performances.

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