Under the starry skies of Rome, on balmy summer evenings, the gardens of two historic Roman villas are illuminated by sparkling classical music concerts. Musical tributes pay tribute to some of the greatest Italian and international artists, including maestro Ludovico Einaudi and the unforgettable Lucio Dalla, by revisiting their most famous pieces on the piano or performed by a string quartet. Amid candles and enchanted gardens, let the classical notes of these concerts go straight to your heart.
The picturesque locations of Villa Appia Antica and Villa Parco della Vittoria provide the setting for the wonderful concerts by the light of a thousand candles, which are also the only source of light, besides the moon and stars, throughout the evening. Here, talented classically trained musicians will reinterpret songs such as Lucio Dalla’s Chissà Se Lo Sai or Ennio Morricone’s C’era Una Volta il West, allowing the audience to rediscover masterpieces of music in a new light.
Among the many tributes scheduled this summer, a special mention goes to the Vasco Rossi tribute, running through Aug. 29, in which viewers can relive Vita Spericolata and Sally played by a pianist in the moonlight. For lovers of classical works, an exciting version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons will be staged at Villa Appia Antica on July 24, played by a string quartet in the villa’s garden, which is completely lit by candles.
Tickets and more information
Tickets for scheduled concerts at both villas are available on the website. Seats are assigned upon arrival, based on the type of ticket that was purchased. There are in fact different price ranges, depending on proximity to the stage. Each evening offers two shows, one at 8:00 p.m. and another later at 10:00 p.m., so that different audiences’ schedules can be accommodated.
To create that magical atmosphere without sacrificing safety, the thousand candles that light up the evening are actually LEDs, ideal for an atmospheric but risk-free experience. Finally, the doors of the villas open about 30 minutes before the start of the concert.