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Venezia - Palazzo Soranzo

Giacomo

Casanova


Candlelit concert
An enchanting musical salon in the heart of Palazzo Soranzo. A performance in mid-18th-century Venetian period costumes, bathed in the warm, flickering glow of candlelight.
An immersive candlelit experience
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IN THE HEART OF THE 18TH CENTURY

Soranzo Palace

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Experience the magic of music by candlelight within the original walls of Palazzo Soranzo. This is not just a concert, but a journey back to 18th-century Venice, to the very place where Giacomo Casanova met Senator Bragadin and his legend began. Each melody will awaken the secrets, passions, and intrigues of the most famous seducer of the Serenissima. Take your place in history and prepare to experience a musical journey that will ignite your senses.
Giacomo Casanova - Venezia, 1725 - Dux, 1798
The Myth
Before becoming a legend,

Casanova was a violinist.

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Vi invitiamo a un viaggio intimo nella vita del più celebre avventuriero di Venezia. Questo programma, appositamente arrangiato per una raffinata formazione da camera — Oboe, Violino e Pianoforte — ripercorre i passi, le passioni e gli intrighi del giovane violinista attraverso le note che hanno segnato la sua epoca.
‘Having no other means of earning a living, I resigned myself to joining the orchestra at the San Samuele Theatre as a violinist.’
The musicians
The Trio
A chamber ensemble of rare refinement
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Violin
The ensemble’s lead voice. The violin guides the musical narrative, embodying Casanova’s restless and virtuosic spirit.
Oboe
With its penetrating and poetic tone, the oboe carries the voice of the Venetian lagoon — melancholic, evocative, capable of conjuring up the mists of the Grand Canal.
Piano/Harpsichord
As the successor to the Baroque harpsichord, the piano provides the harmonic and rhythmic foundation, weaving the soundscape against which the solo voices unfold.
IL CONCERTO
Il Programma
A fascinating musical journey in the footsteps of Giacomo Casanova. We shall set off from his native Venice, breathing in the atmosphere of 18th-century theatres with the elegance of Antonio Vivaldi, Alessandro Marcello and Baldassarre Galuppi. Celebrating his time as a violinist in 1746, we shall immerse ourselves in the virtuosity of Giuseppe Tartini, before following him as he conquered the courts of Europe to the gallant strains of Luigi Boccherini. The story will ultimately culminate in a vibrant neo-baroque tribute to his legend as a seducer, composed by Gian Piero Reverberi (Rondò Veneziano).
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ANTONIO VIVALDI
Symphony in C major RV 112
A brilliant and theatrical opening. The music of the ‘Red Priest’ was the defining soundtrack of the Venice in which Casanova grew up and developed his restless spirit.
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‘Cultivating the pleasures of the senses has been my main occupation throughout my life. [...] I have loved high society, the theatre, and everything that vividly stimulates the imagination.’
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GIACOMO CASANOVA
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THE HEADQUARTERS
Palazzo Soranzo
One of Venice’s most exquisite noble palaces, a silent witness to centuries of history, intrigue and beauty. Its frescoed rooms come to life once more to the sounds of 18th-century music.
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  • ADDRESS
    Campo San Polo 2169, San Polo, Venice
  • DURATION
    Approximately 90 minutes
  • CLOTHING
    Elegant

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Everything you need to know

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It is an immersive experience inspired by Giacomo Casanova’s escape from the Piombi in Venice.
It is not a guided tour: it is a narrative, theatrical and scenographic journey set across several rooms, in which the audience steps into the story and, using intuition, logic and keen observation, must manage to escape within 60 minutes.
A countdown will constantly remind you that time is running out.

To take part, you must book at least 2 hours before the session starts.
You can book directly online by selecting the date, time and number of participants.
Alternatively, you can call +39 0410988267 between 10:00 and 19:00 CET.
For private groups, schools, companies or special requests, we recommend contacting us before booking.

The experience will be conducted in the language selected at the time of booking.
A range of languages are available, including Italian, English, Spanish, French and German.
If you have specific language requirements, we recommend checking availability before booking.

The experience takes place at Palazzo Soranzo, in the heart of Venice, in the Campo San Polo area.
Venice is a pedestrian city. We recommend allowing a few extra minutes to reach the meeting point, especially if you are not familiar with the area.
You can get there on foot or by vaporetto, alighting at the San Tomà stop and walking for 5 minutes.
Please arrive at least 15 minutes before your booked time.
The session runs in shifts, and punctual arrival is essential to ensure the smooth running of the programme.
If you are late, you will play for the remaining time of your booked session, out of respect for the players in the next shift.

Yes. The event is organised by Teatro Che Pazzia A.P.S., a social promotion association.
To take part in the association’s activities, you must register as a member, following the procedures indicated at the time of booking or on arrival. Each participant must complete the membership application form before the activity begins. The form can be completed online or on arrival. You will then receive your membership card.

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