The concert opens with the performance of the most famous Italian opera arias from Tosca, l’Elisir d’amore, Rigoletto and Turandot followed in the second part by beautiful Neapolitan songs like “’O sole mio” and “Torna a Surriento”. The first part the three tenors will bring on stage the eternal emotion of the greatest opera ever, while the second part involves the spectators with the enthusiasm and vigour of the land of Naples. A varied, dynamic and exciting concert on a single date in London!
Approximate duration (min.): 90
Opera e Lirica artists
Tenors: Vincenzo Tremante, Alessandro Fortunato e Francesco Fortes
First Violin: Elvin Dhimitri
Second Violin: Alina Scoticailo
Viola: Ilia Kanani
Cello: Valentino Ferraro
Piano: Denis Volpi
St John's Smith Square
St John’s was designed and built by Thomas Archer and has survived fire, lightning, bomb plots and the Blitz. The Baroque beauty of the building is matched by an exceptional acoustic and from its restoration as both church and concert hall in the late 1960s, St John’s has presented some of the finest classical talent, programming choirs, chamber orchestras, and period instrument groups.
How to get to St John's Smith Square
Address: Smith Square, London, SW1P 3HA
St John's Smith Square is located in the heart of Westminster, a short distance from the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey, and just a short walk from Westminster & St James's Park underground stations.
Tube: Westminster (District, Circle and Jubilee lines), St James's Park (District and Circle lines) Victoria (District, Circle and Victoria lines), Pimlico (Victoria line).
Buses: 3, 87 to Millbank (Lambeth Bridge); C10, 507 to Horseferry Road (Lambeth Bridge); 88 to Marsham Street; 11, 211, 148 and 24 to Westminster Abbey.
Rail: Victoria, Waterloo, Charing Cross.
Car parking: St John’s Smith Square is within the congestion charging zone. On street Pay & Display parking and Residents Parking is in operation 8.30am-6.30pm, Monday-Saturday.
Boat: the Uber Boat by Thames Clipper runs from Putney to Barking Riverside and stops at Westminster, a 10-minute walk from St John's.
Santander Cycles: A docking station is located in Smith Square and there are also stations on Horseferry Road, Page Street and Great College Street.
Useful information
In order to ensure you the best seat in your category, we recommend you arrive at the “Opera e Lirica” concerts at least 30 minutes before starting time.