Select Italy Offers Tickets to Experience Opera in the Most Famed Italian Theaters

Not only is Italy the birthplace of opera, it is one of the best places in the world to attend these cultural and artistic performances, with splendid 19th-Century opera houses -- sometimes the very ones where the operas were first performed – and a rich cultural environment supporting this art form. Since the new seasons are announced around this time of year, this is the right moment to browse the event schedule and book tickets.

"The Bel Paese is the cradle of opera and there is no place like it to experience this form of art – historic performances played in the original setting of majestic theaters that date back through the centuries," says Justin Anderson, Manager of Operations & Client Services. "We recommend that travelers who want to see a particular performance or theater book their tickets far in advance. This is the perfect time of the year to do it as the new schedule is being announced, so there is the most availability."

In Italy, every major city has its theater, and among them the Teatro dell'Opera, Teatro alla Scala, Teatro Massimo, Teatro La Fenice, and Teatro Regio – just to name a few – are renowned for their outstanding opera and ballet schedule. In the Eternal City, the Teatro dell'Opera has been the stage of historical productions since its founding in the 19th Century, and to this day keeps featuring a stellar schedule of operas and ballets. In Rome, another great choice to experience impressive concerts and operas is I Virtuosi dell'Opera di Roma. The seasonal events of this orchestra, staffed entirely with highly-esteemed singers and musicians, take place in different locations such as the Teatro Salone Margherita and the Chiesa di S. Paolo Entro Le Mura. Located in Venice, the Teatro La Fenice is worth a visit for its history alone, but its remarkable schedule is impressive. First opened in 1792, when it rose from the ashes of the San Benedetto Theater (the leading opera house in Venice during the previous forty years) and reconstructed in 2004 after another devastating fire, La Fenice is considered one of the most important theaters in Europe for its spectacular architecture and for being the site of many operatic premieres. In Florence, music has always played an important role, and the tradition continues with the Opera di Firenze, the new home of the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino music festival. One of the oldest and most important music festivals in Europe, it boasts a rich schedule of operas and concerts with Zubin Mehta as the principal conductor.

Current schedules and ticket prices are available on the company website. For more information about Select Italy's ticketing services, visit selectitaly.com or send an email to info@selectitaly.com. selectitaly.com

Photo: Teatro dell'Opera, Rome