© Opera Omnia Catacombs of San Callisto: Tour and Concert in Rome
Rome, Catacombe di San Callisto
About the Event
Experience a unique opportunity in Rome during the Jubilee year, exclusively at the Catacombs of San Callisto. You will have the chance to listen to the chants of the early Christians performed by our historically informed ensemble, dressed as they were in the early centuries of Christianity. The musical performance will be held in the Tricora, a small basilica reserved for our event, located next to the entrance of the catacombs, which houses significant paleochristian artifacts.
Through music, you will relive the dramatic moments of the early spread of Christianity, characterized by the violent persecutions that forced the first believers to seek refuge in these underground locations. The program will also include chants from Christian Rome, spanning from the early centuries to the 16th century, featuring liturgical songs of the early Church as well as compositions by renowned Renaissance composers such as Palestrina, Victoria, Morales, and other masters of the Sistine Chapel.
At the conclusion of the concert, you will be accompanied by an archaeologist into the catacombs, who will guide you through the most remarkable areas of underground Rome in your preferred language (IT, EN, FR, DE, ES).
You won’t have to wait in line at the ticket office, as your ticket will be provided directly by us at the beginning of this extraordinary experience.
Music:
- Gregorian Chant
- Hymns and Chants of the Early Christians
- Sacred Polyphonic Music from the Ancient Christian Tradition
Practical Information
The ticket includes:
- Entrance ticket to the Catacombs of San Callisto (skip the line)
- Private and exclusive access to the ancient Tricora Chapel
- Concert performed by our historically informed ensemble in period costume
- Presentation of the musical program in English
- Guided tour of the Catacombs of San Callisto with archaeologists in English, French, German, Spanish, and Italian
Cast / Production
Schola Romana Ensemble
Cantus, Altus, Tenor, Bassus, and Conductor
Address
Catacombe di San Callisto, Via Appia Antica 110, Rome, Italy — Google Maps
