I tried to take Zoe to the ballet at the Opera House, but unfortunately, we could not get tickets. They were sold out months ago, and although we stood around and had a sign asking for tickets, there were no returns. A lesson - book tickets very early for grand music events in Italy.
All the concerts I went to were standing room only. People arrived very early to get a seat. Let me tell you, in those churches, the marble steps are very hard and cold to sit on for a whole performance!
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| A very unusual production of the Nutcracker. Not at all suitable for children. In fact there were no children in the production at all! |
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| Unusual instrument in the museum - dulcimer, zither? |
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| Dancing masters' pocket violins |
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| Hurdy Gurdy? |
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| There is a small luthier workshop next to the museum to keep the instruments in proper shape and no doubt to come to the rescue of players who suddenly have an emergency repair needed. |
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| Dan and I stumbled onto this exhibition about Verdi and his life in Rome. Many manuscripts, letters and costumes from his operas. It was interesting to see Pavarotti's costume from Rigoletto. I wish Stuart could have been with me. What stories there would be! |
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| Costumes at the Verdi exhibition. |
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