Art and music of the XVII century and the mysteries of the Capuchins Crypt
Enjoy the original Christmas music by masters such as Palestrina, Victoria, Arcadelt, Lasso, Morales, Soto, once composed for the Sistine Chapel choir.
In the wonderful Capuchins hall in Via Veneto
you will attend this special Baroque Christmas Concert. You will also visit the mysterious Capuchins Crypt decorated with more than 4000 bones!
The concert will be performed by the prestigious Schola Romana Ensemble, a highly professional group of singers and musicians specialized in Roman Baroque music. Live an unforgettable Christmas!
Duration: 80 min.
Venue: Crypt and church of Capuchins • Via Veneto 21, Rome
Crypt and church of Capuchins
Santa Maria Immacolata is the Capuchins church in Rome, built by Pope Urbano VIII Barberini (XVII c.) close to Piazza Barberini, in Via Veneto, one of the most famous streets of Rome, set of the film La dolce vita, by Federico Fellini.
Inside the church, you can see masterpieces by Guido Reni (S. Michele Arcangelo), Domenichino, Pietro da Cortona, Gherardo delle notti, Antonio Sacchi and others. The shocking Crypt-museum is decorated with 4.000 bones of friars. Here you can find also a masterpiece of Caravaggio: La meditazione di S. Francesco.
Program
Music of the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, Morales, Victoria, Pitoni, Agazzari, Gregorian chant
performed live by the Schola Romana Ensemble, our resident historically informed group.
Organic:
- Soprano
- Alto
- Tenor
- Bass and conductor
Art historian
"This was one of our top activities in Rome. The concert was excellent. All 4 singers had amazingly strong voices. We booked directly with Roma Opera Omnia. The communication was excellent on the part of Paola (who is also one of the singers). The crypt itself was truly astonishing. Creepily beautiful.
"We wanted a unique experience for my husband’s birthday. This was recommended and we were not disappointed . The Capuchin museum and crypt were very interesting but the a Capella baroque music was exceptional.
"One of a kind experience! The musical performance is lovely and the crypt is something else. Highly recommend for a more off the beaten path experience in Rome.
"Wow...Beautiful voices in an intimate setting followed by tour of the Capuchin Crypt. Completely recommend this opportunity or anywhere else this ensemble appears.
"The a cappella concert of early music at the Capuchin Crypt was a highlight of my week in Rome. The space was intimate, with ethereal acoustics, and the quartet of vacalists was superb. A haunting and memorable experience. And a very personal one—it felt quite non-commercial. The same person who responded to my email when I booked the concert was also the person who welcomed me to the Capuchin museum, as well as one of the four singers in the concert. I cannot recommend this event highly enough for anyone who loves early music.