Musica in Maschera

Venice


It's a gimmick for sure, but the Scuola Grande dei Carmini provides a sumptuous backdrop for classical concerts performed in masks and 18th-century costumes. Vivaldi's Four Seasons is a regular, and the instrumentalists are often joined by opera singers and ballet dancers.


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1. Scuola Grande dei Carmini

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3. Chiesa di San Pantalon

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4. Chiesa di San Raffaele Arcangelo

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5. Ca' Rezzonico

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6. Scuola Grande di San Rocco

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8. Chiesa di San Rocco

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