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What to do and see in Florence Historic Center, Tuscany: The Best Operas
Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
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1. Opera at St. Mark's Anglican Church
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,178 reviews
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. Italian Opera in Santa Monaca Church
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4.5 based on 75 reviews
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!!
3. Teatro Goldoni
4. Teatro Comunale
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 12 reviews
Popular venue for opera and other theatrical performances.
5. Sound of Tuscany
On Sunday from April till October a series of opera and classical music concerts in a marvellous “secret garden”, a real hidden place in the middle of Florence. After the concert a buffet will be served with fresh Tuscan dishes and fine wines inspired to the theme of the concert.
