Be introduced to the Church of San Giovanni, the old Church of the Templars, in Lucca that hides the splendid Roman Spa, which can be visited. 2 professional singers (usually a soprano and tenor) accompanied by a pianist will perform the programme of music. Every evening the festival sports varied professional performers and programme. The same concert is performed only once in 365 days.
PLEASE NOTE THAT
in wintertime (1st Nov-31st March) - Concerts will be ON THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AND SPECIAL DATES DURING XMASTIDE.
The concerts from 1st December until 30th April will take place at the Oratorio di San Giuseppe al Museo della Cattedrale di Lucca - just 100 metres from the Church of San Giovanni.
On Monday the theme is Puccini and Mozart, with arias, duets, and intermezzos from the masterworks of the two great opera composers.
On Tuesday, the theme is Puccini's Women with arias, duets, and intermezzos from the masterworks of the Maestro based upon female characters
On Wednesday the there is Italian Opera Gala, with arias, duets, and intermezzos from the masterworks of the Italian Operatic Repertoire by Puccini, Verdi, Mascagni, Rossini and many others
On Thursday, the theme is Puccini and Verdi, with arias, duets, and intermezzos from the masterworks of the two great opera composers.
On Friday, the theme is Puccini Opera Gala, with arias and duets from the masterworks of the maestro.
On Saturday, the theme is A Night at the Opera, with pieces from the opera repertoire from Handel to Puccini including all the major opera composers.
On Sunday, the theme is Puccini and the traditional Neapolitan songs, with arias from Puccini's operas and the Neapolitan melodies composed when Puccini was alive.