Intimate Evening of Mesmerizing Acoustics | Santa Monaca in Florence

A Hidden Gem: Santa Monaca Church in Florence – A Night of Music

Barbara Terreni - Soprano Fabrizio Corucci - Baritone David Boldrini - Piano

If you ever find yourself wandering the charming, quiet streets of Florence, be sure to stumble upon the hidden intimate treasure that is Santa Monaca Church. Tucked away in a cozy corner of the city, this intimate venue is a little secret waiting to be discovered.

As you step through the heavy mahogany doors, you're transported into a world that feels timeless. Stepping into a storybook. The rich wooden panels guiding your eyes toward the grand piano that takes center stage. The old fresco behind the piano, weathered by time, whispers about the church’s past life. The architecture, with its warm, beige-toned barrel-vaulted ceilings, is a personal favorite of mine. There's something about those arches that instantly takes you back in time, walking through the pages of history. The red carpeted floors are the perfect finishing touch, enhancing the acoustics and adding both elegance and warmth to the space.

Perhaps the most striking feature of the church is the ceiling fresco, which holds your gaze as you settle in. Is it a cleverly painted illusion, or is it a three-dimensional sculptural masterpiece? The debate will keep you guessing, adding a layer of intrigue to the evening’s experience.

The evening's program was a beautiful journey through opera, starting with the familiar strains of Mozart’s Figaro, flowing seamlessly into Puccini, Lehar, and Bizet’s Carmen, and finishing with the iconic Verdi from Traviata. But for me, the most sentimental moment was hearing Mozart's Don Giovanni. It reminded me of our last production of this opera at Teatro Petrarca in Arezzo, where we shared so many unforgettable memories. All in all, this evening was a beautiful moment of how music, history, and architecture come together to create something magical. Brought to you by the talented trio of Barbara Terreni (soprano), Fabrizio Corucci (baritone), and David Boldrini (piano).

“But for me, the most sentimental moment was hearing Mozart’s Don Giovanni. It reminded me of our last production of this opera at Teatro Petrarca in Arezzo.”