What to do and see in Florence Historic Center, Tuscany: The Best Operas

November 26, 2021 Veronika Gaddis

Florence is an art historian’s dream. The Galleria dell'Accademia bursts with works by Michelangelo, who is entombed within the frescoed walls of the Basilica di Santa Croce. Budding photographers can snap pics of the Ponte Vecchio bridge, and serious shoppers can spend a blissful afternoon wandering the shops of Piazza Santo Spirito. Tuscan cuisine pays homage to the region’s bounty. Swipe a hunk of crusty bread across a pool of local olive oil and you’ll be instantly transported to your happiest place.
Restaurants in Florence

1. Opera at St. Mark's Anglican Church

Via Maggio 18, 50125, Florence Italy +39 340 811 9192 [email protected] http://www.concertoclassico.info/
Excellent
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5.0 based on 1,178 reviews

Opera at St. Mark's Anglican Church

Love Duets’ Concert: you do not have to be a lover of Italian Opera to enjoy this wonderful evening. It’s set in a small church from 1800’s. You have a piano, soprano & tenor performing Opera’s love song and Italian love songs. The setting and performance is overwhelmingly powerful. You’ll be moved to tears by the emotions. Not to be missed.

Reviewed By travel-junkie3PO - San Francisco, United States

My wife and I attended the "Love Duets" in early November, 2019. it was outstanding! Franz--the piano player and organizer--gave a short explanation in english before each song. Franz is a crackerjack pianist who accompanied each song. The performers were top notch and we particularly appreciated the acting. This isn't a dry recital, the performers get it on with plenty of acting which adds a great deal of character to the performance. It is obvious that they enjoy the performance as much as the audience does. We've seen some of these types of offerings where the performers simply get up and do the job and there is no interaction with the audience--it is just a recital. ...not the case with Opera at St. Mark's--there is plenty to like with the performance. By the way, a block from St Marks is the excellent Trattoria 4 Leoni Restaurant--a fine choice for dinner before the show and you'll get set up with the waiter, Alphonso, who speaks great english, makes very good recommendations and is thoroughly entertaining. Have a great evening and leave St. Mark's humming some tunes!

2. Italian Opera in Santa Monaca Church

Via Santa Monaca 6 Chiesa di Santa Monaca, Florence Italy +39 329 784 3935 http://www.italianoperaflorence.it
Excellent
71%
Good
15%
Satisfactory
8%
Poor
3%
Terrible
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4.5 based on 75 reviews

Italian Opera in Santa Monaca Church

Reviewed By jimmys2587 - Kirrawee, Australia

Amazing Opera in a great old (former) church. With no more than 60 people filling up the space you feel as if you're really a part of the music. Both the performers, the female tenor and male piano player were incredible and put everything in to their performances. A must do in Florence. My wife and I aren't huge Opera buffs but I defy anyone to go to one of these shows and not be blown away!!

3. Teatro Goldoni

Via Santa Maria, 15, 50100, Florence Italy http://www.operadifirenze.it/teatro-goldoni/
Excellent
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Good
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4.5 based on 6 reviews

Teatro Goldoni

4. Teatro Comunale

Corso Italia 16, Florence Italy +39 055 213535 [email protected]
Excellent
25%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
8%
Terrible
8%
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3.5 based on 12 reviews

Teatro Comunale

Popular venue for opera and other theatrical performances.

5. Sound of Tuscany

Piazza del Carmine 21 Casa Santo Nome di Gesu, 50124, Florence Italy +39 328 705 6446 [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/soundoftuscany/

On Sunday from April till October a series of opera and classical music concerts in a marvellous “secret garden”, a real hidden place in the middle of Florence. After the concert a buffet will be served with fresh Tuscan dishes and fine wines inspired to the theme of the concert.

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