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Verona Opera Breaks...
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During the summer months, the vast Arena di Verona welcomes hundreds of thousands of people for the annual Opera Festival. There is really nowhere quite like it, a heady combination of spectacle, anticipation, colour and music. The roster of the singers who have appeared at the Arena over the last century is quite astonishing and today the tradition of great voices continues. It takes a very special singer to perform in front of this vast audience of thousands, on a wide open stage without amplification. Different operas are performed each season but Verdi’s Aida is always in the programme, the sheer scale of the performing space being perfect for this most spectacular of all grand opera.
The magic almost always seem to work, with the audience, very many of them new to opera, enthralled right up to the final bars, often in the early hours with a warm breeze still fluttering through the packed arena. Gripped by the action and drama as Aida descends into her tomb, Carmen and Don Jose have their final and tragic confrontation, Tosca betrayed, hurls herself from the ramparts and Tonio confronts the audience with the news that ‘the play is over’, the silence is broken by the roars of Bravos at the end of another night - gripping stuff!
Venues reserve the right to change their programme without any notice. We cannot be responsible for any amendments or cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances. Please reconfirm the time of performance when booking and on arrival at destination.
Opera & Ticket Information...
The least expensive tickets are ‘un-numbered steps’ which form the majority of the seating in the Arena.The acoustics are very good from this sector, however, access is by steep stairways and toilet facilities are quite limited. There are no defined seats and it can often be a tight squeeze but a ticket will guarantee you a space. It is possible to upgrade to more expensive seats and ticket prices are as follows:
Hotel otpions...
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A fine traditional hotel located in the old city, close to the Piazza delle Erbe and the Roman Arena. It has spectacular collections of antique porcelain, silverware, fans, glassware and Chinese lacquer work.There is a magnificent lobby, a bar, a restaurant and 91 bedrooms that are all elegantly furnished and extremely comfortable.
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Located in a 17th Century building facing the pedestrian via Mazzini, a few minutes’ walk from the Arena. Pleasantly furnished throughout, the hotel combines modern furnishings in the 91 bedrooms with antique furniture and tapestries in the public areas. There is an elegant lounge, a bar and a good restaurant. |
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Europa Superior A small, modern hotel in an excellent position, just a few steps from the Piazza Bra and the Arena.There is a good sized lounge and breakfast room and 46 bedrooms that are comfortable and well furnished in a modern style. |
How to book...
Call us on 0845 003 2211 or 01543 258631