Palazzo Grimani Palazzo Grimani. A state museum since 1981, it is an extraordinary showcase for art, architecture and classical antiquities in Venice. The original palace was acquired by Antonio Grimani, a Venetian doge, in the 16th century. His grandsons, Vettore...
Commedia dell’arte Commedia dell’arte. A vibrant theatrical tradition, that celebrates wit, physicality and the timeless art of improvisation. Literally translated as ”comedy of the profession” it was an early form of professional theatre. First performed...
History and Development of Venetian Opera History and Development of Venetian Opera. In the 17th and 18th centuries, Venice played a pivotal role in the development of opera, transitioning from its early roots in church and chamber forms to the vibrant and influential...
Teatro Carlo Gondoli Teatro Carlo Goldoni, built by the Vendramin family in 1622, is the oldest in Venice still in existence today; offering an international repertoire and facilities to the community. In its long history, the theatre has undergone both changes in...
Carlo Gozzi Carlo Gozzi. The Venetian playwright (1720-1806) was renowned for his vigorous defence of the traditional “Commedia dell’arte”; against the dramatic reforms proposed by such contemporaries, as Carlo Goldoni and Pietro Chiari. Gozzi’s...
