Baroque Christmas Concert at Capuchin Crypt with Museum

Overview

To celebrate in an unusual and unique way, join us in the Capuchins Convent Hall for a special Christmas Baroque Concert, performed "a cappella" by the prestigious Schola Romana Ensemble. This event truly embodies the spirituality of Christmastime, through the power of sacred music, and features a tour of the Capuchin Museum and Crypt that will guide you through the history and devotion of the Franciscans. The musical program features music of the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, Morales; Gregorian chants performed live by Schola Romana Ensemble, our resident historically informed music group. After the concert, you will be escorted to the Capuchin Museum and Crypt to tour independently with the aid of an audioguide, available in 13 languages. You will have a chance to admire "Saint Francis in Meditation", an absolute masterpiece by Caravaggio, and to be raptured by the 4000 bones of Capuchin friars that make up the stunning decorations of the Crypt.

What's included

• ✓Ensemble "A Cappella": soprano, contralto, tenore,basso
• ✓Concert in the specially reserved Hall in the Capuchins Convent
• ✓Introduction to the musical program in English
• ✓Tour of the Capuchin Museum and Crypt with an audio guide available in 13 languages

• ✕CD (available to purchase)

What you'll do

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   Visit Santa Maria Immacolata, the Capuchins’ 17th-century church near Piazza Barberini on Via Veneto, famous from Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita. Admire masterpieces by Guido Reni, Domenichino, Pietro da Cortona, Gherardo delle Notti, and others. Tour the Crypt-Museum, decorated with 4,000 friars’ bones, and see Caravaggio’s La meditazione di S. Francesco. Program: Music of the Sistine Chapel by Palestrina, Arcadelt, Morales, Victoria, Pitoni, Agazzari, and Gregorian chants performed live by Schola Romana Ensemble. Ensemble: Soprano, Alto, Tenor, Bass & Conductor

   ⏱ 1h 30m

Availability & pricing

2 tour options available. Pick your exact date & check live availability on the booking page.

Good to know

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Our staff will wait for you at the entrance of the Capuchins Convent (entrance from Casa per Ferie I Cappuccini, Via Veneto 21).

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.