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Gabrielle d’Estrées
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« on: 11:41:59, 05-03-2007 »
Hi every/anybody.

I'm off to Venice for the first time, this Sun- Weds. Having a bit of trouble finding what - if anything - is on while I'm there. To save me further futile messing about, has anyone here got any link(s) or advice?

Thanks in advance G d'E
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« Reply #1 on: 11:45:21, 05-03-2007 »
I'm in a bit of a rush so I can't follow it up but you might try clicking around a bit here.
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Lord Byron
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« Reply #2 on: 12:50:47, 05-03-2007 »
Learn italian ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Italian-Michel-Thomas-Complete-Course/dp/034078069X
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« Reply #3 on: 13:05:00, 05-03-2007 »
This allows you to pull up a list of concerts and operas for a particular period - don't know how comprehensive it is.

http://www.turismovenezia.it/eng/dynalay.asp?PAGINA=1395

There usually seem to be a number of concerts on there, not all of them consisting of The Four Seasons Grin
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« Reply #4 on: 13:12:41, 05-03-2007 »
The only good four seasons is the one by janine jansen, the winter is of particular high quality, just a few instruments, very lovely, I heard it on 'in tune' first.

radio 3 + janine =  Grin
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« Reply #5 on: 15:26:17, 05-03-2007 »
Don't wear a sombrero near La Fenice Wink
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« Reply #6 on: 16:30:53, 05-03-2007 »
This looks to be hopeful:

http://www.classictic.com/en/cities/Venice/15/Concerts/page_1.html?referrer=adwords

inevitably .....
11 Mar - I Musici Veneziani: Vivaldi - Four Seasons
Venue: Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, Sala 1
The famous Orchestra I Musici Veneziani is composed by the most accomplished virtuoses...

12 Mar - Virtuosi di Venezia: Vivaldi and Opera
Venue: Ateneo di San Basso, Sala 1
The Virtuosi di Venezia (San Marco Chamber Orchestra) play the most beautiful works of...

13 Mar - I Musici Veneziani: Baroque and Opera
Venue: Scuola Grande di San Teodoro, Sala 1
The famous Orchestra I Musici Veneziani is composed by the most accomplished virtuoses...

another chance ....
13 Mar - Virtuosi di Venezia: Vivaldi - Four Seasons
Venue: Ateneo di San Basso, Sala 1
With their music the Virtuosi di Venezia (San Marco Chamber Orchestra) let revive the...

14 Mar - Musica in Maschera: Opera and Ballet
Venue: Scuola Grande di San Giovanni Evangelista, Sala 1
Enjoy the enchanting opera arias and ballet with an orchestra,opera singers and dancers...

14 Mar - Virtuosi di Venezia: Vivaldi and Opera
Venue: Ateneo di San Basso, Sala 1
The Virtuosi di Venezia (San Marco Chamber Orchestra) play the most beautiful works of...


John W
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Gabrielle d’Estrées
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« Reply #7 on: 18:31:59, 05-03-2007 »
Thanks v much everyone. I shall go home and explore!
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« Reply #8 on: 10:35:58, 06-03-2007 »
Have a lovely time in Venice.

I have a vague memory of a concert in an extremely cold venue there, so you might want to take something warm to wear.
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« Reply #9 on: 11:11:25, 06-03-2007 »
Pick up that book by francesco ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Francescos-Venice-Francesco-da-Mosto/dp/0563521376

The dvd was great, suspect the book has good depth for a visit eh Wink
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Gabrielle d’Estrées
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« Reply #10 on: 13:11:22, 15-03-2007 »
No performances at La Fenice.

Despite the dire warnings, we did indeed go to 4 Seasons. As I have never been to a live concert performance of this, why not? And I have to say it was excellent. If the Interpreti Veneziani had played it a thousand times before, it didn't show. 4 violins, 1 each viola, cello and double-bass + harpsichord. Each of the violinists played a different 'season' - a real tour de force, especially Summer. Great ensemble, attack, subtlety, clarity, wonderful acoustics. I thoroughly enjoyed it.

Thanks for all the advice, tho!
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« Reply #11 on: 15:38:41, 15-03-2007 »
Glad you enjoyed it. I wasn't actually advising against it - Venice does seem like the place to hear it - but just noting that there appears to be a bit of bias in their cultural schedule Smiley

I've never actually managed to see anything at La Fenice, despite having been to Venice a few times. I suspect the secret is to plan the trip around it (and then pray it doesn't burn down again).
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Gabrielle d’Estrées
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« Reply #12 on: 16:09:54, 15-03-2007 »
harpy - I would normally run a mile, it was only 'cos we went in the violin museum just up the road from San Vidal that we saw it advertised. My expectations were not high, but were greatly exceeded! Fenice seems to have orchestral concerts on in spring - looks quite good!
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« Reply #13 on: 16:56:13, 15-03-2007 »
Wasn't Opera traditionally frowned on during Lent, perhaps it's a remnant of that tradition?
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