Musica a Palazzo: Il barbiere di Siviglia Musica a Palazzo: Il barbiere di Siviglia
Venice, Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto — Tiepolo/Alcova
About the Event
Immerse yourself in The Barber of Seville and add another unforgettable experience to your stay in Venice. In the impressive atmosphere of the Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto, Rossini’s most amusing opera interpreted by great singers and musicians, unfolds in candlelight. The Opera is a travelling show and each act is set in a different salon of one of the most fascinating Venetian palaces. The Singers and instrumentalists are performing as they move together with the audience through the halls of the Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto.
Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto was built around the fifteenth century as a noble palace overlooking the Grand Canal in Venice. Embellished with beautiful works by famous artists of the eighteenth century, perfectly preserved works by Francesco Fontebasso, Giambattista Tiepolo, Girolamo Mingozzi and the stucco artist Tencalla can still be viewed by admirers and connoisseurs. Originally two separate palaces, the building is now composed of three staterooms facing the Grand Canal and another three facing the Rio Zaguri. The interior includes a 17th century chapel with a Louis XIV‐style floor made of elm wood, with inlays of olive root marquetry. Doors in the same style are banded with walnut and have bronze handles in a vine leaf shape, and floors in the staterooms combine terrazzo and Ventian pastellone techniques.
This noble Venetian building hosts exciting opera performances during the year — Verdi's 'La Traviata' for example — often setting each scene in a different stateroom.
The libretto by Sterbini is based on a comedy of the same name by Beaumarchais. The story takes place in the 17th century, making the salons of the Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto with their magnificent baroque furnishings an ideal stage. The opera's two acts are performed in three different rooms: Portego (central hall), Sala Tiepolo, and the Camera da letto (bedroom with alcove).
The artists move through the rooms, creating a theater 'in the round', and practically bringing the audience into the action of Rossini's highly entertaining opera. The elegant costumes by Anthony Knight are inspired by those of the era, and candlelight contributes to the historical ambiance. The splendor of the palazzo's rooms on the Grand Canal can also be appreciated during intermissions.
During intermission, Musica a Palazzo offers you the choice of Prosecco, soft drinks, and fine liqueurs, while you appreciate the magical setting facing the Grand Canal.
The opera is performed by singers accompanied by a string quartet.
In Italian, no surtitles
Practical Information
Duration: Approximately 2 hours, including the interval.
Please note: Guests are not allowed inside the premises before the official opening time (8 pm).
Dress code: Casual elegant
Please note: Musica a Palazzo is an officially registered Cultural Association. Audience members purchase a Membership Card (price as indicated), including personal identification data. This card covers admission to the event. No further charges or tickets are required.
Please note that the shows are not suitable for children under the age of 5.
Program
- Gioachino Rossini – The Barber of Seville (Rossini)
Customer Reviews
4.7 of 5
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Veronika T, Österreich
Feb 2025
Die Aufführung war wunderbar — Orchester, Sänger und Räumlichkeiten waren beeindruckend — einfach ein gelungener Abend — zum weiter empfehlen
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Gary D, USA
Sep 2022
Excellent performance by professional musicians in a great Venetian Palazzo.
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Gabi S, Deutschland
Dec 2019
Sehr gut organisiert, wunderbarer Ort, sehr nettes Personal, grandiose Aufführung mit viel Witz und kleinen netten Details, Akteure wunderbar, Die Wechsel der Räume machte die Aufführung sehr kurzweilig und spannend, die Kostüme prächtig, das Kerzenlicht romantisch. Ein gelungener wunderschöner Opernabend in einem Palazzo. Wir freuen uns schon auf Rigoletto in ein paar Tagen.
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Ann S, United Kingdom
Dec 2019
Great experience and fantastic voices
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Ariadne d, France
Dec 2019
Excellent spectacle tant les chanteurs que les musiciens !!!!@
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Karen M W, USA
Sep 2019
This was my first opera and so glad I chose this as my first! The venue in Venice was beautiful and the actors and musicians gave great performances! I would definitely recommend it.
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Claudia L, Colombia
Sep 2019
A great spectacle. Fun, gracious, top quality singers and musicians!!!! Beautiful place and setting.
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Sandra A, Australia
Aug 2019
This was a wonderful way to end our visit to Venice. It was a fabulous performance and a unique experience in the palace. I recommend that anyone attending try to get the front row though as it is difficult to see unless you are lucky enough to be in the front.
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Jenny B, Australia
Jul 2019
Superb singers….beautiful setting. A wonderful performance and a most magical evening.
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Patricia B, USA
Jun 2019
What a fun night!! Great music excellently performed in a unique setting — what could be better! Thank you to all those involved in this presentation. You can't go to Venice and not hear opera.
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Jean jacques B, France
May 2019
Un concept musical original, extraordinaire, une vision de l'opéra intimiste qui m'a enchanté, de plus dans un cadre magnifique. Les artistes, musiciens et chanteurs m'ont convaincu. Une merveilleuse soirée.
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Nathalie K, France
Apr 2019
Nous avons adoré cet opéra joué dans un palais en petit comité.
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Klaus U, Deutschland
Mar 2019
Phantastic singers and the atmosphere of the palace
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Alexander K, USA
Feb 2019
Such an exciting performance! A top 5 opera experience in my life.
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Matthias W, Deutschland
Feb 2019
Extrem abgestecktes Orchester, sehr gute Musiker, SängerInnen, schönes Gesamterlebnis.
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Bertrand B, France
Feb 2019
Absolument incroyable. Haut niveau musical. L endroit est très beau (bien que difficile à trouver même avec un gps). La proximité avec les acteurs rajoute du charme. J' y étais il y a une heure et mon esprit y est encore. Ne vous posez pas la question, foncez!!!!!! PS: le barbier de Séville.
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Kate G, Italy
Jan 2019
Fantastic performance by all actors, actresses and musicians. Highly recommended!
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Christian R, France
Jan 2019
Excellent le barbier de seville avec 3 musiciens au top et des interpretes au top aussi. Musicalpalazzo cest un voyage au 18eme coeur d un palace venitien avec des interpretes qui chantent et jouent au milieu des spectateurs…
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Irene S, USA
Dec 2018
Great! We really enjoyed the performance!
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Keith H, Deutschland
Dec 2018
Excellent !!!!!
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Laurent O, France
Dec 2018
Superbe moment avec des artistes talentueux et investis! Mise en scène originale et très « fraîche » accessible à tout le monde !Bravo
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Philippe M, France
Nov 2018
Enthousiasmant, plein d'humour, grande qualité au niveau du chant et un jeu d'acteurs très fin.
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Johannes M, Deutschland
Nov 2018
eine grandiose Aufführung, super Sänger, die Oper wurde toll gleichzeitig als Schauspiel inszeniert. Die Stimmung in den drei Räumen des Palazzo war ganz hervorragend. dieser Abend war ein "Ganzkörper‐Erlebnis"
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CECILE H, France
Oct 2014
Un moment inoubliable. Nous avons passé une délicieuse soirée.
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Pierrette Brigitte B, France
Jan 2014
J'avais fait la surprise de ce spectacle à mon mari : soirée totalement magique et magnifique ! Nous n'avions jamais assisté à ce genre de spectacle situé dans un splendide palais de la sérénissime, au bord du grand canal, avec collation à l'entracte (comprise dans le prix), totalement immergés dans l'ambiance grâce à l'interprétation magistrale des chanteurs et des musiciens qui nous prenaient à partie, nous faisant naviguer avec eux en 3 tableaux et 3 pièces du palais (+ celle de la collation) et tout ça en petit comité. Nous en garderons un souvenir impérissable !!
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werner l.,
Nov 2012
Ungewöhnliches Inszenierungskonzept, das das turbulente Geschehen musikalisch und szenisch allerdings stark reduziert bzw. verkürzt: Nur 3 Streicher + 1 Klavier/Flügel, keine Bläser o. Schlaginstrumente; die Handlung wurde extrem verkürzt + damit die Aufführungszeit. Die Unterscheidung in zwei Preis‐Kategorien ist nicht gerechtfertigt -- die freie Sitzwahl und die geringe Größe der Veranstaltungsräume konterkariert das — auch auf Grund des Wechsels der Aufführungsräume (statt Bühnenbildwechsel) durch das Publikum. Urteil: sehr frugal und etwas hausgemacht ….Leistung der Musiker aber gut + der Sänger/in — (mit Ausnahme Graf Almavivas) überzeugend.
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JEAN MICHEL R.,
Nov 2012
un moment enjoué, une représentation de qualité, un plaisir de jouer que vous avez su transmettre, une oeuvre que vous avez réussi à faire vivre dans une certaine modernité : dans le ton et dans l'espace.
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Christian H.,
Nov 2012
Parfait
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Julian G.,
Oct 2012
Performers — excellent, both acting and musically. Moving from one room to another interesting but not organized, so a scrum. Generally, a most enjoyable experience, thankyou,, Julian Gardner
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David G., Ecuador
Oct 2012
We loved it! The music was great, the changing of the rooms was fun, and the singers had a great sense of humor. We laughed a lot. In short, it was a terrific evening.
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STEPHANIE M.,
Oct 2012
soirée inoubliable, acteurs et musiciens au top, cadre et ambiance au top…
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Thomas T.,
Sep 2012
We enjoyed the performance as a thoroughly unique experience. However, we thought that we had purchased special category A seats for the event only to find out that usch seats did not exist. The organisers said that all seats had the same value eur 60.00 which is what we paid to you. The only bad feeling we had was that we did not get thespecial seats we expected to have. If we, however, did pay an overprice (we recall you had two price categories) we would appreciate a refund.
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Richard F., United Kingdom
Sep 2012
We really enjoyed the performance; it was so unusual and worked very well in this natural setting. The actors interacted with the audience, which was fun; and the Prosecco in the interval was a nice touch. Only criticisms would be that the heat, especially where you had to queue before the start, and the fact that the lighting was mainly inadequate to read the libretto (in English), which was otherwise very helpful.
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Livia N., Austria
Sep 2012
Die Vorstellung war wunderbar, die Sänger sind perfektund der kleine Orchester ist unglaublich professionell. Es war ein Erlebnis
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Josyane D., France
Sep 2012
original dans sa forme, de qualité dans sa réalisation, que du bonheur…
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Ralf S., Germany
Sep 2012
sehr gut, tolle Musiker, sehr gute Sänger, top Ambiente (von innen)
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Florence B., France
Aug 2012
soirée très agréable, ambiance chaleureuse, représentation très réussie
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Mohamed A., Kuwait
Jul 2012
We liked the idea we're changing rooms and the actors interacting with the crowds, if there was any disadvantage it would be we can't reserve our seats on the net
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Christine F., France
Jul 2012
Très bien et très bonne interprétation.
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Esther M., Canada
Jul 2012
We loved it! The musicians and singers were excellent.
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Simon O., United Kingdom
Jun 2012
On behalf of Simon and Jane Oldrey, the evening was the highlight of their week excursion to Venice
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Andreas D., Germany
Jun 2012
hat richtig Spaß gemacht
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Margaretta A., United States
Jun 2012
So up close and personal!
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Wolfgang H., Germany
May 2012
sehr gut, leicht und das Publikum wurde einbezogen
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Ingrid S., Austria
May 2012
War ein toller abend
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Tobias L., Germany
May 2012
Es war Spitzenmäßig , kein großes Opernhaus aber mit 60 Leuten in einem historischen Palst war es ein absoluter Genuß von den 5 Darstellern und 4 Musikern in 3 verschiedenen Räumen dises einzigartige Erlebniss genießen zu dürfen , ich kann dies nur jedem der wie wir die Individuellen Ecken Venedigs sucht weiterempfehlen
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Max B., Germany
Apr 2012
Sehr sympathisch, hat Spass gemacht
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Michel B., France
Apr 2012
L'adaptation est réussie et l'interprétation excellente. Cependant il est dommage que la non présence de Basilio nous prive de chapitre "la calomnie"
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Eric B., France
Apr 2012
l'intimité du lieu et la proximité avec les artiste était une expérience fort apprécialble
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Callie G., United Kingdom
Apr 2012
This was a brilliant performance. The singers made us feel involved. It was like we were part of the opera.
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AGATHE H., France
Feb 2012
c'était genial d'etre aussi proche des interprètes tout simplement super!!!
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MATTEO C., Italy
Feb 2012
ottimo da consigliare a tutti anche per chi non conosce l'opera, molto coinvolgente gli attori bravissimi e la struttura molto particolare
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Francis P., France
Feb 2012
Magnifique dans ce Palais
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Monika K., Germany
Jan 2012
Alles hat geklappt. Wir haben den Palazzo ohne Probleme gefunden. Die Oper war wohl etwas gekürzt worden, das Orchester verkleinert (Violine, Viola, Cello und Klavier). Es war eine Aufführung auf Tuchfühlung. Wir haben es genossen und fanden die Wanderungen von einem Zimmer ins andere ganz lustig. Musikalisch muss man schon Abstriche machen, obwohl die Stimmen nicht schlecht waren. Alles in allem ein schöner Abend, wenn auch 54,- € nicht gerade zu wenig waren.
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cecile r., France
Jan 2012
merveilleux!
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Karin G., Germany
Dec 2011
Sehr charmante Art eine Oper zu geniessen. Die Aufführung am 21.12.2011 lebt durch die hervorragenden Protagonisten, Barbiere, Almavia, Dr. Bartolo und Rosina und ihrem komödiantischen Talent. Ein wunderbarer Abend!
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María del Carmen M., Spain
Nov 2011
Ha sido muy interesante. La ubicacion en n palacio veneciano, la, ambientacion, y curioso que cada acto se hiciese en una habitacion del palacio
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Jean‐Vincent L., Switzerland
Nov 2011
Being so close to the singers is a very good way to listen to an opera.
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Bernard D., France
Nov 2011
ausgezeichnet !
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Ursula K., Germany
Nov 2011
Wunderbar!
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Monika A., Austria
Nov 2011
It was a great evening, actors and palazzo perfect
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Emmanuel H., France
Oct 2011
Pour les melomanes avertis, fuyez car même si les voix sont belles les aigus et la technicite que requiert cet opera ne sont pas totalement maitrises. Un tres bon jeu d'acteur, un joli cadre (palais prive) et une interraction avec le public font que vous passerez (quand même) un tres bon moment.
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nathalie b., France
Oct 2011
TRES BEAU SPECTACLE
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Alan G., Australia
Oct 2011
Thoroughly entertaining and enjoyable experience. A must for any tourist to Venice
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Yves C., France
Oct 2011
Spectacle de très grande qualité
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nathalie m., France
Sep 2011
Décadent ,burlesque,un vrai régal !!!!
Address
Palazzo Barbarigo‐Minotto, Fondamenta Duodo O Barbarigo, Venice, Italy — Google Maps
