Musica a Palazzo: Il barbiere di Siviglia, Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto, Venice

Immerse yourself in The Barber of Seville and add another unforgettable experience to your stay in Venice. In the impressive atmosphere of the Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto, Rossini’s most amusing opera interpreted by great singers and musicians, unfolds in candlelight. The Opera is a travelling show and each act is set in a different salon of one of the most fascinating Venetian palaces. The Singers and instrumentalists are performing as they move together with the audience through the halls of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto.Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto was built around the fifteenth century as a noble palace overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. Embellished with beautiful works by famous artists of the eighteenth century, perfectly preserved works by Francesco Fontebasso, Giambattista Tiepolo, Girolamo Mingozzi and the stucco artist Tencalla can still be viewed by admirers and connoisseurs. Originally two separate palaces, the building is now composed of three staterooms facing the Grand Canal and another three facing the Rio Zaguri. The interior includes a 17th century chapel with a Louis XIV-style floor made of elm wood, with inlays of olive root marquetry. Doors in the same style are banded with walnut and have bronze handles in a vine leaf shape, and floors in the staterooms combine terrazzo and Ventian pastellone techniques.This noble Venetian building hosts exciting opera performances during the year - Verdi's 'La Traviata' for example - often setting each scene in a different stateroom. The libretto by Sterbini is based on a comedy of the same name by Beaumarchais. The story takes place in the 17th century, making the salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo-Minotto with their magnificent baroque furnishings an ideal stage. The opera's two acts are performed in three different rooms: Portego (central hall), Sala Tiepolo, and the Camera da letto (bedroom with alcove). The artists move through the rooms, creating a theater 'in the round', and practically bringing the audience into the action of Rossini's highly entertaining opera. The elegant costumes by Anthony Knight are inspired by those of the era, and candlelight contributes to the historical ambiance. The splendor of the palazzo's rooms on the Grand Canal can also be appreciated during intermissions. During intermission, Musica a Palazzo offers you the choice of Prosecco, soft drinks, and fine liqueurs, while you appreciate the magical setting facing the Grand Canal.The opera is performed by singers accompanied by a string quartet. In Italian, no surtitles

• Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto, Fondamenta Duodo o Barbarigo, 2504, 30124 Venezia VE, Italy