The traditional Christmas concert at the famous St.Mark’s Basilica is held by the orchestra of Teatro La Fenice.
Saint Mark’s Basilica becomes the ideal stage to the best of liturgies from the 18th century performed by the Solisti della Cappella Marciana (Soloists from the Cappella Marciana) conducted by Maestro Marco Gemmani.
Marco Gemmani completed his preparation with various diplomas. He was founder and member of the Accademia Bizantina di Ravenna orchestra. In 2000 he was appointed Master of Chapel of the Basilica of St. Mark in Venice, a position he still holds today. This position, at the head of one of the most important musical institutions in the world, which had illustrious masters such as A. Willaert, A. Gabrieli, G. Gabrieli, C. Monteverdi, F. Cavalli, A. Lotti, B. Galuppi and L. Perosi, led him to deepen the vocal repertoire “Venetian” becoming one of the greatest experts.
After teaching in various musical institutions, he is currently a professor of Choir Direction and Choral Composition at the Benedetto Marcello Conservatory in Venice.
Website: www.teatrolafenice.it
Location: St. Mark’s Cathedral, Venice
Schedule: December 17thand 18th2019
Time: Tue and Wed 8 pm
