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“La donna è mobile, qual piuma al vento” – Woman is fickle like a feather in the wind. That’s the first verse of a broadly popular opera aria. It was performed, among others, by the great tenor Luciano Pavarotti, used in commercials and movies, and sung from Italian balconies during the lockdown. But only a few know the whole history behind Rigoletto – the opera from which this catchy tune comes.
Rome is a perfect idea for a city getaway with your beloved woman or man. When you type what to do in Rome, you’ll get dozens of suggestions. But how to pick these extremely romantic ones and make this trip truly unforgettable for your better half?
Operas delight us with the complexity of characters, their actions, motives, qualities, and emotions. Love, kindness, and devotion intersperse with revenge, slyness, and despair. In short – opera is life, and our life is an opera.
If you are an opera enthusiast, you probably know that this genre originated in Italy. It’s a homeland for the most famous composers such as Rossini, Puccini, and Verdi. But do you know which ones of their works are called the greatest operas of all time? Today, let’s get you acquainted with 4 Italian operas worth watching!
Apollo, who was a deity in Greco-Roman mythology, fell head over heels in love with Daphne – a beautiful nymph. Unfortunately, she wasn’t interested at all – despite Apollo being the most handsome god.
Appreciation of sacral architecture is included in every trip to Rome. This remarkable Italian city is home to more than 900 churches!
In August 2021, during the European tournee, our artists of the Opera da Camera di Roma had the honour of appearing in "Dzień Dobry TVN” - the most popular entertainment programme in Poland.