Rome is, understandably, pretty special at Christmastime. As the centre of Catholicism with the presence of the Vatican, Christmas is pretty important and a major celebration in Rome. If you are a passionate fan of Christmas or, particularly, a religious Christian, it is a must to spend at least one Yuletide season in Rome. There is so much to do in the city on a daily basis but even more excitement and lots more interesting festive events around Christmas. From Christmas markets to masses to performances and concerts, there is plenty to keep you entertained. In particular, there are lots of great events for music-lovers as Rome is also home to lots of musical and choir groups, many that are centuries old, and which have honed their talents over generations.
One such group is the prestigious Schola Romana Ensemble, a highly professional group of singers and musicians specialised in Roman Baroque music, who will be performing this year in the stunning church of Santa Maria della Concezione. To experience the magic of their Christmas performance, and much more besides, just browse our vacation rentals in Rome and planning a trip to Rome this Christmas!
One such group is the prestigious Schola Romana Ensemble, a highly professional group of singers and musicians specialised in Roman Baroque music, who will be performing this year in the stunning church of Santa Maria della Concezione. To experience the magic of their Christmas performance, and much more besides, just browse our vacation rentals in Rome and planning a trip to Rome this Christmas!
We have once spoken about the church of Santa Maria della Concezione on the upscale Via Veneto in Rome because it is famous for the crypt that is located under the chapels to the right of the church. This crypt is a rather unusual place as it is eerily lined with the bones of some 4,000 friars, with some of the bones even arranged in patterns on the walls and ceilings like mosaics and some whole skeletons set into niches and dressed in Capuchin robes. However, despite the more macabre and famous scene below ground, the church above it simple but beautiful.
It is the perfect place to take in the amazing music of the Masters of the Sistine Chapel including Palestrina, Victoria, Morales, Arcadelt, Anerio, Pitoni, and Agazzari after getting a guided tour of both the church and that fascinating, spooky crypt! Tickets cost €30 and there will be three concerts, one on the 20th, 27th, and 30th of December 2019. Experience culture, history, magic, and festive cheer all under one incredibly beautiful roof in Italy.
It is the perfect place to take in the amazing music of the Masters of the Sistine Chapel including Palestrina, Victoria, Morales, Arcadelt, Anerio, Pitoni, and Agazzari after getting a guided tour of both the church and that fascinating, spooky crypt! Tickets cost €30 and there will be three concerts, one on the 20th, 27th, and 30th of December 2019. Experience culture, history, magic, and festive cheer all under one incredibly beautiful roof in Italy.
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Picture 1: Livioandronico2013 / CC BY-SA 4.0
Picture 1: Livioandronico2013 / CC BY-SA 4.0
