Skip the Line: The Hidden Letter Of Lucrezia Borgia: A Renaissance Opera Dinner
Skip the Line: The Hidden Letter Of Lucrezia Borgia: A Renaissance Opera Dinner
Rome, Italy
Tour Rating
3 hours (Approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Overview
Watch the story of Lucrezia Borgia come to life on stage at a performance of "The Hidden Letter of Lucrezia Borgia" at the Cappella Orsini in Rome. With lyrical arias inspired by the biography of Victor Hugo, the show highlights some of Lucrezia's romances as well as an imagined take on her legend. Dinner is included. Booking in advance ensures you won't risk a sold-out show.
Enjoy a cultural experience in Rome with an evening at the opera
Multicourse dinner is included so you don't have to worry about where to eat
Prepurchase your ticket to avoid waiting in line or missing out completely
A must-do for theater lovers or those interested in Italy's infamous Borgia family
What's Included
Dinner
Alcoholic Beverages
Departure & Return
Departure Point
CAPPELLA ORSINI, Via di Grotta Pinta 21, 00186 Rome Italy
Departure Time
7:00 PM
What To Expect
Itinerary
Pass By:
CAPPELLA ORSINI
THE FIRST OPERA DINNER INSIDE A CHURCH!! A woman with a legendary beauty, Lucrezia inspired the contrived and unwieldy gossip that led to her disdainful historical image as the poisoner. This show includes some lyrical arias of Lucrezia Borgia di Donizetti which were inspired by the biography of Victor Hugo. The story highlights some of her famous romances, and will shed new perspectives on the Pope's daughter. In our story one of the Pope's imaginary descendants retraces their legendary ancestor. The discovery of a missing letter introduces the occult mysteries of an era in which the "Acquetta dei Borgia" was considered one of the most insidious poisons in which the life of the powerful was subject to the intrigues between opposing factions. The concert is accompanied by an experiential dinner with a Renaissance theme.
The Renaissance in Rome is the triumph of light that hides shadows full of mystery. Lucrezia Borgia, daughter of Pope Alexander VI, is the symbol of this contradiction. She spent many years in Rome, living for some time in the Palazzo Orsini wherein the Cappella Orsini its now ancient Chapel and the setting of our performance is located. A woman with a legendary beauty, Lucrezia inspired the contrived and unwieldy gossip that led to her disdainful historical image as the poisoner. This show includes some lyrical arias of Lucrezia Borgia di Donizetti which were inspired by the biography of Victor Hugo. The story highlights some of her famous romances, and will shed new perspectives on the Pope's daughter. In our story one of the Pope's imaginary descendants retraces their legendary ancestor. The discovery of a missing letter introduces the occult mysteries of an era in which the "Acquetta dei Borgia" was considered one of the most insidious poisons in which the life of the powerful was subject to the intrigues between opposing factions. The bursting vocality of the melodrama is heightened and made more intriguing by the unexpected musical incursions and unusual costumes in a scenography full of surprises. THE PROGRAM Let i be soon di Francesco Paolo Tosti Overtoure pianoforte Come è bello Donizetti Lucrezia Borgia- Prologo –Atto I Soli noi Siamo Donizetti Lucrezia Borgia- duetto –Atto I Il segreto per essere felici Donizetti Lucrezia Borgia- Atto II Libian nei lieti calici Verdi, Traviata Atto I Ninna Nanna di Francesco Paolo Tosti
THE MENU RENAISSANCE DINNER
Prosecco welcome -
Olive di Gaeta nere pestate, acciughe di Civitavecchia, pomodori secchi, arance di Fondi con ricottina di bufala-
Crema di cicerchie-
Timballinoo cacio e pepe-
Maialino con crema di mela-
Spianci aceto rosato-
Panna cotta con salsa di cachi-
Pane-
Acqua
Extra wine Not included available to purchase.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Cancellation policy
All sales are final and incur 100% cancellation penalties.This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.Learn more about cancellations.
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