Venice Carnival 2011

Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments. A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world.

The tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, we visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an “Ombra", a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when we will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Our only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: TBA

Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments. A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world.

The tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, we visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an “Ombra", a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when we will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Our only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: TBA

* MOON MASQUERADE AT THE LUNA HOTEL BAGLIONI – h.6.30 pm

Don’t miss this special evening at the Luna Hotel Baglioni to celebrate together the traditional Venice Carnival ! The evening will start at 6.30 pm in the warm atmosphere of the Fireplace Room with their Welcome Cocktail: just in front of the warmlighted-on fireplace you will savour the typical Venetian CanapŽs while sipping exquisite Cocktails, created for you by their Chef Cosimo. During the cocktail you will be part of one of the most renowned Italian Operas, ÒLa BohemeÓ by G. Puccini revisited in a funny way by top-level artists, prouded boast the stage of the most famous Italian and International Theatres as well as La Fenice Opera Theatre. Starting from 8.00 pm they will escort you to the elegant ambience of the Marco Polo Ballroom, with original frescoes by the Pupils of the Tiepolo School, where their Chef Cosimo will amaze you with a refined Carnival Gala Dinner. The Marco Polo Ballroom is the perfect setting to experience the real Carnival of Venice and you will have the chance to parade your Venetian Carnival costumes and traditional Masks !

They will entertain you with special Artists and make you dance till late with Dance Music of their Disk-Jockey: international covers, rock, group dances, music by Ô70s and Ô80s… At the end donÕt miss the exquisite typical Venetian desserts: frittelle and galani, prepared by their Chef. A sparkling and exciting evening is waiting for you in the elegant ambience of their Luna Hotel Baglioni to celebrate in the most unforgettable way the Carnival of Venice!

**Dress Code: Carnival Costume (Costume d"Epoque or Cloak with Mask)
*Cost: $TBA

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi “LE QUATTRO STAGIONI"
Concerti per violino, archi e cembalo

“La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
violino,Giacobbe Stevanato
– allegro “Giunt’ la primavera"
– largo “mormorio di fronde e piante – il capraro che dorme"
– allegro “danza pastorale"

“L’Estate" op. 8 n. 2
– allegro non molto “languidezza per il caldo": allegro
– adagio “toglie alle membra lasse il suo riposo"
– presto “tempo impetuoso d"estate"

“L’Autunno" op. 8 n. 3
violino, Nicola Granillo
– allegro “ballo e canto de" villanelli"
– adagio molto “dormienti ubriachi"
– allegro “la caccia"

“L’Inverno" op. 8 n.4
– allegro non molto “aggiacciato tremar tra nevi algenti"
– largo “passar al foco i d“ quieti “
– allegro “camminar sopra il ghiaccio"

Pablo de Sarasate “Romanza Andalusa" per violino e archi
violino, Anania Maritan

Luigi Boccherini Concerto per violoncello e archi
violoncello, Davide Amadio
– allegro
– largo
– allegro molto

*Cost: $TBA

* Hot Chocolate in Costume – Cafè Lavena – Venice h.4.00 pm

“Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant café in the “Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since 18th Century.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Gala dinner and ball « Carnival Dream»
– DANDOLO PALACE HOTEL MONACO & GRAND CANAL – Venice h.8.30 pm

In the magnificent hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the Carnival in the 18th Century, a Gala evening to introduce their guests in the magic historical Venetian culture. After the welcome cocktail will be performed a special version of the international music show “Carnival Dream”, followed by the Dinner with music and entertainments and the Ball with minuets, rondo, waltzes, leaded by dance masters

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Dîner dansant « Le menuet » – HOTEL DANIELI 9.00 pm.

A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* The Serenissima Grand Ball – Palazzo Pesaro Papafava – 9.00 pm.

Gala dinner & entertainment
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palace, Palazzo Pesaro Papafava, with its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be illuminated entirely with candlelights to create a memorable atmosphere. Based on a novel called La Dame aux camelias (1848) by Alexandre Dumas junior, which caused scandal due to the saucy theme (a story of the love life of Alphonsine Duplessis, one of the most famous Parisian courtesan of the time) and played in contemporary setting, La Traviata is among the most famous operas by Verdi. The authorities at La Fenice Theatre showed tolerance and gave them consent to the performance but insisted that it be set in the 17th century. Thus the unbridled effect of the contemporary chronicle vanished together with a potential attitude of the audience to identify with facts and characters. At its production in Venice at La Fenice Theatre in 1853 La Traviata was a failure; the chief blame for the fiasco appears to have rested with the singers, so much that later Verdi introduced major changes to adapt the parts to new singers. When the opera was brought forward again a year later at San Benedetto Theatre in Venice, the same city which had decried it as a failure acclaimed it a success. While composing the opera, Verdi adopts a new narrative technique, rather unusual for the melodrama of the period. In modern terms it is possible to refer to it as a flashback, or narration of events moving backwards, through the notes of the prelude at the beginning of the opera: a musical portrait of the female protagonist, in a condition of physical decline, while her mind wanders with nostalgia to the past vexed love relationship (it is the passionate solo «Amami, Alfredo» in Act 2) and to the lighthearted days of Parisian frivolity when them passion flared.

9.00pm: Elegant cocktail with Gondolieri Folk
9.45pm: Seated Gala Dinner wines included
11.00pm: Performance of selected arias from the opera La Traviata by Giuseppe Verdi
Midnight: Live music and dances

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Lunch “La Colombina" – Hotel Danieli 1.30 pm.

After the ÒFlight of the AngelÓ ceremony in the San Marco Square , a traditional Sunday Lunch in the Hotel Danieli. A wonderful hotel rich of tradition and courtesy, designed in the late 14th Century to meet the demands of Europe’s travelling nobility

**Dress code: formal dress

Dolce Carnival !! Sweet Carnival!! – 5.00 pm.

Indulge in the true decadence of Venice and delight your taste buds on this unique and tantalising evening!

Includes: Gondola ride in costume, visit to privately owned palace overlooking the Grand canal. In these elegant surroundings enjoy 4 glasses of Italian dessert wine, each selected by their professional Sommelier whilst treating your selves to traditional Venetian Carnival desserts, Fritelle, Galani and pure chocolate which is recognised by Slow food.

Taking your gondola from one of the most picturesque spots in La Serenissima you will be steered through narrow waterways, enjoying Venice from the water, the way it was meant to be enjoyed. You will also pass through part of the Grand Canal, Venice’s most prestigious ‘high street’, whilst being serenaded by musicians playing and singing traditional Italian songs.

This charming gondola ride will leave you at the entrance of a typical Venetian palace, elegant, graceful and waiting to welcome you. Their Palace looks out on the Grand Canal between the Accademia bridge and Piazza San Marco, where Venice reveals herself in all her splendour. The palace is still the home of the direct descendants of the Pisani family, who continue the tradition of hospitality handed down from them ancestors.

Inside the intimate palace you will have the possibility of tasting 4 Italian dessert wines with Venetian sweet snacks made only during the carnival period, ‘Fritelle’ and Galiani, and pure chocolate. Their professional sommelier will offer you carefully chosen wines, explaining them various qualities and you will then be free to relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings and chat to your companions until it is time to leave. An excellent way to enjoy an elegant evening, discovering the secrets of a real Venetian palace and taste some excellent wines and desserts, why not take advantage of this exclusive tour?

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Hot Chocolate in Costume – Cafe’ Lavena – Venice h.4.00 pm

“Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in the magnificent lounge of the Hotel Danieli, the Venetian Carnival time tradition since 18th Century.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Dîner dansant « Le menuet » – HOTEL DANIELI 9.00 pm.

A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* The Arlecchino Grand Ball and ‘Commedia dell’Arte’
– Palazzo Pesaro Papafava – Venice h.9.00 pm

Gala Dinner & Entertainment
The city of Venice has an ancient tradition of familiarity with masks, stronger than in any other city in the world. Masks still play a significant role in the city life; they seem to embody the subtle game between illusion and reality that shapes the mysterious identity of Venice. Arlecchino, the famous character from Bergamo tradition, belongs to the Commedia dellÕArte and is considered the most popular of all its characters. He embodies the soul of the peasant, a primitive na•ve and simple character, often a fool and a dullard. The character appears on stage at the same period that acrobats tour the Italian squares and fairs since the Middle Ages. Tonight Arlecchino introduces a famose magicien to anuse and entertein all the guest with his magical performance and other surprises.
11.00 p.m. spectacle of magic.

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 3 n. 6
“Estro Armonico"
violino, Anania Maritan (28-2-4)/Federico Braga (6-9-11)
– allegro
– largo cantabile
– presto

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in sol maggiore per archi e cembalo RV. 149
– allegro molto
– andante
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 4 n. 4
“La Stravaganza"
violino, Nicola Fregonese
– allegro
– grave
– allegro

Pablo de Sarasate “Introduzione e Tarantella" per violino e archi
violino, Nicola Granillo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Eine kleine Nachtmusik" per archi K. 525
– allegro
– romanza: andante
– minuetto: allegretto
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in si minore per violoncello, archi e cembalo RV. 424
violoncello, Davide Amadio
– allegro
– largo
– allegro

*Cost: $TBA

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Hot Chocolate in Costume – Cafè Lavena – Venice h.4.00 pm

“Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant café in the “Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since 18th Century.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi ÒLE QUATTRO STAGIONIÓ
Concerti per violino, archi e cembalo

“La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
violino, Guglielmo De Stasio
– allegro “GiuntÕ la primavera"
– largo “mormorio di fronde e piante – il capraro che dorme"
– allegro “danza pastorale"

“L’Estate" op. 8 n. 2
– allegro non molto “languidezza per il caldo": allegro
– adagio “toglie alle membra lasse il suo riposo"
– presto “tempo impetuoso dÕestate"

“L’Autunno" op. 8 n. 3
violino, Paolo Ciociola
– allegro “ballo e canto deÕ villanelli"
– adagio molto “dormienti ubriachi"
– allegro “la caccia"

“LÕInverno" op. 8 n.4
– allegro non molto “aggiacciato tremar tra nevi algenti"
– largo “passar al foco i d“ quieti “
– allegro “camminar sopra il ghiaccio"

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso per 2 violini violoncello, archi e cembalo op. 6 n. 12
violino, Paolo Ciociola, Giacobbe Stevanato
violoncello, Nazzareno Balduin
– preludio: adagio
– allegro
– adagio
– sarabanda: vivace
– giga: allegro

Niccoló Paganini “XXIV Capriccio" per violino e archi
violino, Giacobbe Stevanato

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Cotillon Hotel Danieli – Hotel Danieli, h. 4.00 pm

A funny afternoon with cakes and sweets in the magnificent lounge of the Hotel Daniel. Their Master of Dance will teach to the guests the basic steps of ”Cotillion”, involving all into the mysteries of this graceful and ceremonious period dance. The guests will also enjoy other lively and spirited dances like minuets, quadrilles.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 3 n. 6
“Estro Armonico"
violino, Anania Maritan (28-2-4)/Federico Braga (6-9-11)
– allegro
– largo cantabile
– presto

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in sol maggiore per archi e cembalo RV. 149
– allegro molto
– andante
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 4 n. 4
“La Stravaganza"
violino, Nicola Fregonese
– allegro
– grave
– allegro

Pablo de Sarasate “Introduzione e Tarantella" per violino e archi
violino, Nicola Granillo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Eine kleine Nachtmusik" per archi K. 525
– allegro
– romanza: andante
– minuetto: allegretto
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in si minore per violoncello, archi e cembalo RV. 424
violoncello, Davide Amadio
– allegro
– largo
– allegro

*Casanova: The pleasure of the senses
A night to remember!

Theatre Sangal

Giacomo Casanova in person will accompany you through a journey to rediscover the pleasure of your senses, in which he was a great scholar!! This unique dinner and show in which food, drinks and theatrical activities combined will masterfully carry you into a Venetian atmosphere of his time.

In addition to his stories, they will use original recipes, which will be choreographed with great skill by the “Sangal" restaurant’s chef de rang of San Marco – Venice, offering you a unique and memorable experience

Let them tempt you with the distinct classical flavors of Veneto!

Be seduced by their Master of Ceremonies!

Using your senses you will encounter the individuality of the flavors enjoying the atmosphere in this refined Dinner with show. Dancing after!!

This ambitious project was created spontaneously with an extraordinary synergy between artists, cultural experts and economics who want to present in a new way the excellence of Venice and the Veneto Region respecting traditions thought out its territory.

Coordinated and organized by VENEXHIBIT, a new, dynamic company which aims to promote Venetian culture in all its aspects. Artistically directed by Prince Maurice Agosti Durazzo, this mixture of true “Venetians" are looking forward to presenting this unique event to an international audience, offering you an experience never to be forgotten and the only event of its kind in Venice.

Cocktail Ristorante Sangal – 20:30
Dinner & Show Teatro Sangal – 21:30
Dancing Teatro Sangal – 00:00

**Dress Code: Costume 18th century and/or Evening dress, Black Tie + Mask (obligatory)
*Cost: $TBA

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Ballo Tiepolo – PISANI MORETTA PALACE 8.30 pm.

A special and even richer edition of the official and most glamorous Ball of the Carnival of Venice. Enter in the magic world of the Venetian 18th Century. In the candle-lit setting of palazzo Pisani-Moretta, overlooking the Canal Grande and frescoed by Giovanbattista Tiepolo, mimes, singers and special performers will enjoy the guests during the cocktail and the superb Dinner. Two orchestras will play to accompany your dances ‘till early morning.

**Dress code: historical costume.
*Cost: $TBA

* La Dolce Vita, The Burlesque Grand Ball – Palazzo Pesaro Papafava – 9.00 pm

The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palace, Palazzo Pesaro Papafava, with its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be illuminated entirely with candlelights to create a memorable atmosphere. The Art of Burlesque combines elements of dance and the comic quality of the revue theatre that bloomed in the second half of the 19th century. At first, the cities of London, in the Victorian Age, and the Paris of Belle Epoque enjoyed the performance of these enchanting women. Nowadays, Burlesque is in the limelight again; women covered with ostrich feathers and sensual bodices are eager to seduce the guests of this beautiful Carnival evening with unlimited femininity. A candlelight dinner and the wonderful music of excellent violinists follow.

9.00pm: Elegant cocktail with Gondolieri Folk
9.45pm: Seated Gala Dinner wines included
11.00pm: Burlesque Entertainment.
Midnight: Live music and dances

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi ÒLE QUATTRO STAGIONIÓ
Concerti per violino, archi e cembalo

“La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
violino, Guglielmo De Stasio
– allegro “GiuntÕ la primavera"
– largo “mormorio di fronde e piante – il capraro che dorme"
– allegro “danza pastorale"

“L’Estate" op. 8 n. 2
– allegro non molto “languidezza per il caldo": allegro
– adagio “toglie alle membra lasse il suo riposo"
– presto “tempo impetuoso dÕestate"

“L’Autunno" op. 8 n. 3
violino, Paolo Ciociola
– allegro “ballo e canto deÕ villanelli"
– adagio molto “dormienti ubriachi"
– allegro “la caccia"

“LÕInverno" op. 8 n.4
– allegro non molto “aggiacciato tremar tra nevi algenti"
– largo “passar al foco i d“ quieti “
– allegro “camminar sopra il ghiaccio"

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso per 2 violini violoncello, archi e cembalo op. 6 n. 12
violino, Paolo Ciociola, Giacobbe Stevanato
violoncello, Nazzareno Balduin
– preludio: adagio
– allegro
– adagio
– sarabanda: vivace
– giga: allegro

Niccoló Paganini “XXIV Capriccio" per violino e archi
violino, Giacobbe Stevanato

* GREAT BAGLIONI PARTY – h.6.30 pm

Celebrate the Venice Carnival with them at the Luna Hotel Baglioni: a special evening is waiting for you to experience the traditional Carnival of Venice in the oldest Hotel, just a few steps from St. MarkÕs Square ! their Welcome Cocktail will start at 6.30 pm in the warm atmosphere of the Fireplace Room: just in front of the warm lighted-on fireplace you will savour the typical Venetian CanapŽs while sipping the excellent Venetian Cocktails created for you by their Chef Cosimo.

The party will continue in one of the most exclusive Venetian ambience: their marvellous Marco Polo Ballroom, with original frescoes by the School of Tiepolo, is the perfect setting to experience the real Carnival of Venice while learning and dancing the elegant XVIII c. Minuetto Dance and have fun with their Carnival dance experts and new friends… and to parade your Venetian Carnival Costumes and traditional Masks !

In the elegant atmosphere of their Ballroom will be served the refined Carnival Dinner: their Chef Cosimo will surprise you with a special Carnival menu and with the exquisite Venetian typical desserts: frittelle and galani! During the evening you will be entertained by funny Artists with them shows and they will make you dance till late with Dance Music of their Disk-Jockey: international covers, rock, group dances, music by Ô70s and Ô80s…

A sparkling and exciting evening is waiting for you in the elegant ambience of their Luna Hotel Baglioni to celebrate in the most unforgettable way the Carnival of Venice!

**Dress Code: Carnival Costume (Costume d"Epoque or Cloak with Mask)
*Cost: $TBA

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Dîner dansant « Le menuet » – HOTEL DANIELI 9.00 pm.
A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* Concert and Cocktail – Cà Rezzonico , 6.00 pm

In the magnificent Ballroom of the Cà Rezzonico Museum, a real event with the orchestra “L’Offerta Musicale” playing Mozart. A cocktail will be served after the Concert.

**Dress Code: Costume *Cost: $TBA .
*Cost: 90,00 Euro p.p.

* Essence of Carnival – Palazzetto Pisani, 1.00 pm
13.00: Cocktail Reception and Lunch Buffet with entertainment
15.00: Gondola Tour
15.45: Costume Walk/Parade San Marco

On the most active weekend of Carnival, your day will begin with arrival to the elegance of Palazzetto Pisani. The palazzo overlooks the beauty of the Grand Canal, between the Accademia Bridge and Piazza San Marco, while honoring the name and history of a great Venetian family. Featured by many movie productions companies, the private setting will be yours for the early afternoon cocktail reception, following by a lunch buffet. You will enjoy Venetian style buffet lunch, while sipping wines and cocktails and being entertained by musical entertainment. Afterwards you will take leave of the palazzetto by Gondola, making your way to Piazza San Marco. It will be time for your grand entrance into the heart of Venice Carnival. Once there you will quickly find yourself on display during your own Parade of Costumes, offering an entertaining conclusion to the Essence of Carnival! their Costume Atelier is available at your disposal for costumes, masks and accessories. The Palazzetto is located just off Campo Santo Stefano. You may also arrive by the Grand Canal entrance.

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 3 n. 6
“Estro Armonico"
violino, Anania Maritan (28-2-4)/Federico Braga (6-9-11)
– allegro
– largo cantabile
– presto

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in sol maggiore per archi e cembalo RV. 149
– allegro molto
– andante
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 4 n. 4
“La Stravaganza"
violino, Nicola Fregonese
– allegro
– grave
– allegro

Pablo de Sarasate “Introduzione e Tarantella" per violino e archi
violino, Nicola Granillo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Eine kleine Nachtmusik" per archi K. 525
– allegro
– romanza: andante
– minuetto: allegretto
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in si minore per violoncello, archi e cembalo RV. 424
violoncello, Davide Amadio
– allegro
– largo
– allegro

* GRAN CARNIVAL GALA AT THE LUNA HOTEL BAGLIONI – h.6.30 pm

Don’t miss this special evening at the Luna Hotel Baglioni to celebrate together the traditional Venice Carnival ! The evening will start at 6.30 pm in the warm atmosphere of the Fireplace Room with their Welcome Cocktail: just in front of the warmlighted-on fireplace you will savour the typical Venetian CanapŽs while sipping exquisite Cocktails, created for you by their Chef Cosimo. During the cocktail you will be part of one of the most renowned Italian Operas, ÒLa BohemeÓ by G. Puccini revisited in a funny way by top-level artists, prouded boast the stage of the most famous Italian and International Theatres as well as La Fenice Opera Theatre. Starting from 8.00 pm they will escort you to the elegant ambience of the Marco Polo Ballroom, with original frescoes by the Pupils of the Tiepolo School, where their Chef Cosimo will amaze you with a refined Carnival Gala Dinner. The Marco Polo Ballroom is the perfect setting to experience the real Carnival of Venice and you will have the chance to parade your Venetian Carnival costumes and traditional Masks !

they will entertain you with special Artists and make you dance till late with Dance Music of their Disk-Jockey: international covers, rock, group dances, music by Ô70s and Ô80s… At the end donÕt miss the exquisite typical Venetian desserts: frittelle and galani, prepared by their Chef. A sparkling and exciting evening is waiting for you in the elegant ambience of their Luna Hotel Baglioni to celebrate in the most unforgettable way the Carnival of Venice!

**Dress Code: Carnival Costume (Costume d"Epoque or Cloak with Mask)
*Cost: $TBA

* Dolce Carnival !! Sweet Carnival!! – 5.00 pm.

Indulge in the true decadence of Venice and delight your taste buds on this unique and tantalising evening!

Includes: Gondola ride in costume, visit to privately owned palace overlooking the Grand canal. In these elegant surroundings enjoy 4 glasses of Italian dessert wine, each selected by their professional Sommelier whilst treating your selves to traditional Venetian Carnival desserts, Fritelle, Galani and pure chocolate which is recognised by Slow food.

Taking your gondola from one of the most picturesque spots in La Serenissima you will be steered through narrow waterways, enjoying Venice from the water, the way it was meant to be enjoyed. You will also pass through part of the Grand Canal, Venice’s most prestigious ‘high street’, whilst being serenaded by musicians playing and singing traditional Italian songs.

This charming gondola ride will leave you at the entrance of a typical Venetian palace, elegant, graceful and waiting to welcome you. Their Palace looks out on the Grand Canal between the Accademia bridge and Piazza San Marco, where Venice reveals herself in all her splendour. The palace is still the home of the direct descendants of the Pisani family, who continue the tradition of hospitality handed down from them ancestors.

Inside the intimate palace you will have the possibility of tasting 4 Italian dessert wines with Venetian sweet snacks made only during the carnival period, ‘Fritelle’ and Galiani, and pure chocolate. Their professional sommelier will offer you carefully chosen wines, explaining them various qualities and you will then be free to relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings and chat to your companions until it is time to leave. An excellent way to enjoy an elegant evening, discovering the secrets of a real Venetian palace and taste some excellent wines and desserts, why not take advantage of this exclusive tour? Costume Hire not included but please CLICK HERE for ideas.

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

*The Dogaressa Grand Ball with the Opera “The Barber of Seville" by Rossini.
– Palazzo Pesaro Papafava – 9.00 pm

Performance of selected arias from the opera The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini.

Gala Dinner and Entertainment
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palace, Palazzo Pesaro Papafava, with its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be illuminated entirely with candlelights to create a memorable atmosphere. Guests will be entertained by the performance of selected arias from The Barber of Seville, a comic opera in which the intrigues of Figaro, the barber, aim at convincing the young and beautiful Rosina to marry the Count of Almaviva, madly in love with her.

9.00pm: Elegant cocktail with Gondolieri Folk
9.45pm: Seated Gala Dinner wines included
11.00pm: Performance of the most beautiful arias from the opera The Barber of Seville by Gioachino Rossini.
Midnight: Live music and dances

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Cotillon Hotel Danieli – Hotel Danieli, h. 4.00 pm

A funny afternoon with cakes and sweets in the magnificent lounge of the Hotel Daniel. Their Master of Dance will teach to the guests the basic steps of ”Cotillion”, involving all into the mysteries of this graceful and ceremonious period dance. The guests will also enjoy other lively and spirited dances like minuets, quadrilles.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* Along The Canals In A Gondola – Meeting point at San Marco
– calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harris Bar)

An enchanting 30′ gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurant: the “Do Forni” . A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by their artists.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* Gala dinner and ball « Carnival Dream» – DANDOLO PALACE HOTEL MONACO & GRAND CANAL – Venice h.8.30 pm

In the magnificent hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the Carnival in the 18th Century, a Gala evening to introduce their guests in the magic historical Venetian culture. After the welcome cocktail will be performed a special version of the international music show “Carnival Dream”, followed by the Dinner with music and entertainments and the Ball with minuets, rondo, waltzes, leaded by dance masters

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Il Ballo del Doge – Palazzo Pisani Moretta – Venice h.9.00 pm

The event will mark a rite of passage since the world’s most exclusive masquerade ball will reach its eighteenth edition. Il Ballo del Doge is a stunning re-interpretation of an 18th century Venetian ball. Much sought-after by the international jet set, this ball is the beloved creation of Antonia Sautter and it is she who invites you to leave the everyday, the humdrum and step into her world – a world created from her imagination and inspired by her love for her home city, a world created for pure enjoyment – a hedonistic return to the opulence and grandeur of the Serenissima, the Most Serene Republic. Your memory of this evening will depend entirely on you – do you dare to leave behind you the ennui and limitations of modern life? Let your imagination soar and join in the celebrations. Step into an ethereal world – a world created just for this one night – and become part of the Dream before it melts away as dawn breaks over Venice.

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Gran Galà dell’opera – Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto – Venice h.9.00 pm

Palazzo Barbarigo Minotto opens its sumptuous halls, enriched by art masters such as G.B. Tiepolo and C. Tencalla, for a “Carnival Opera Gala". Great lyric voices will perform a sparkly program, carefully chosen for this occasion, and celebrate with the guests on the rooms facing the Gran Canal, tasting typical venetian carnival pastries and fine wines. An exhilarating direction, vocal and instrumental virtuosities will guarantee a frothy and joyful evening. There is no dress code, but they encourage masked guests.

* Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi ÒLE QUATTRO STAGIONIÓ
Concerti per violino, archi e cembalo

“La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
violino, Guglielmo De Stasio
– allegro “GiuntÕ la primavera"
– largo “mormorio di fronde e piante – il capraro che dorme"
– allegro “danza pastorale"

“L’Estate" op. 8 n. 2
– allegro non molto “languidezza per il caldo": allegro
– adagio “toglie alle membra lasse il suo riposo"
– presto “tempo impetuoso dÕestate"

“L’Autunno" op. 8 n. 3
violino, Paolo Ciociola
– allegro “ballo e canto deÕ villanelli"
– adagio molto “dormienti ubriachi"
– allegro “la caccia"

“LÕInverno" op. 8 n.4
– allegro non molto “aggiacciato tremar tra nevi algenti"
– largo “passar al foco i d“ quieti “
– allegro “camminar sopra il ghiaccio"

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso per 2 violini violoncello, archi e cembalo op. 6 n. 12
violino, Paolo Ciociola, Giacobbe Stevanato
violoncello, Nazzareno Balduin
– preludio: adagio
– allegro
– adagio
– sarabanda: vivace
– giga: allegro

Niccoló Paganini “XXIV Capriccio" per violino e archi
violino, Giacobbe Stevanato

* Dolce Carnival !! Sweet Carnival!! – 5.00 pm.

Indulge in the true decadence of Venice and delight your taste buds on this unique and tantalising evening!

Includes: Gondola ride in costume, visit to privately owned palace overlooking the Grand canal. In these elegant surroundings enjoy 4 glasses of Italian dessert wine, each selected by their professional Sommelier whilst treating your selves to traditional Venetian Carnival desserts, Fritelle, Galani and pure chocolate which is recognised by Slow food.

Taking your gondola from one of the most picturesque spots in La Serenissima you will be steered through narrow waterways, enjoying Venice from the water, the way it was meant to be enjoyed. You will also pass through part of the Grand Canal, Venice’s most prestigious ‘high street’, whilst being serenaded by musicians playing and singing traditional Italian songs.

This charming gondola ride will leave you at the entrance of a typical Venetian palace, elegant, graceful and waiting to welcome you. Their Palace looks out on the Grand Canal between the Accademia bridge and Piazza San Marco, where Venice reveals herself in all her splendour. The palace is still the home of the direct descendants of the Pisani family, who continue the tradition of hospitality handed down from them ancestors.

Inside the intimate palace you will have the possibility of tasting 4 Italian dessert wines with Venetian sweet snacks made only during the carnival period, ‘Fritelle’ and Galiani, and pure chocolate. Their professional sommelier will offer you carefully chosen wines, explaining them various qualities and you will then be free to relax and enjoy the beauty of your surroundings and chat to your companions until it is time to leave. An excellent way to enjoy an elegant evening, discovering the secrets of a real Venetian palace and taste some excellent wines and desserts, why not take advantage of this exclusive tour?

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* The Grand Ball of the Mascheranda – Palazzo Pisani Moretta – 8.00 pm

The most magical night of the Venetian Carnival, this spectacular event takes place by candlelight in the stunning Pisani Moretta Palace overlooking the Grand Canal. The palace is a jewel in the heart of the city and the inside is covered with beautiful eighteenth century frescos.

You will be very welcome guests at the fifteenth edition of this prestigious Masked Ball the “Mascheranda".

The atmosphere is of 17th century Venice with a set like ‘Pierrot and the Moon’ and animations from the Commedia dell’Arte. The guests will be welcomed by a ‘Misterioso’ aperitif.

The Traditional Gala Dinner will be served in the Tiepolo frescoed rooms, illuminated by hundreds of candles, with a quartet of live musicians, dancers, actors from the Commedia dell’Arte, Casanova and various others.

As part of the after dinner entertainment there will be the election of Casanova 2010 and spectacles such as, ‘The School of Ancient Dances’, ‘The Corner of Astrology’, ‘Casanova’s Boudoir’, ‘The Carousel of Eros’ and also a DJ who will play until the early hours.

For the entire evening there will be an Open Bar and a surprise from the chef at the end
This is sure to be the most enchanting event you have ever attended!
The palace enjoys a water entrance so it is possible to arrive on foot, by water taxi or by gondola.

* Hot Chocolate In Costume – Gran Caffè Lavena, San Marco Square, h. 4.00 pm

“Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant café in the “Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since the18th Century.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Dîner dansant « Le menuet » – HOTEL DANIELI 9.00 pm.

A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel of Venice, located few steps from Piazza S. Marco. A Master of Dance and a baroque ensemble will involve the guests in dancing minuets, rondo and other group dances, during and after the dinner.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* Homage to Franz Léhar. Performance of selected arias from the opera The Merry Widow
– Palazzo Pesaro Papafava 9.00 pm.

Gala Dinner & Entertainment
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palace, Palazzo Pesaro Papafava, with its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be illuminated entirely with candlelights to create a memorable atmosphere. Produced in Vienna for the first time in 1905, ‘The Merry Widow’ was acclaimed as a success; Franz Léhar composed an immortal masterpiece in a new music genre, the operetta, which soon would become a great success all over the world. A simple story of love and inheritance, this operetta becomes an extraordinary international success, partly due to the employ of the characteristic elements of the comedy and of the grand ball (it is also named ‘dancing operetta’). Set in Paris, the operetta evolves around the attempt of Baron Zeta, Ambassador of Pontevedro, to find a suitable husband from Pontevedro for the rich Hanna Glavari, young widow of the court banker, and convince her to marry an old flame of hers, Count Danilo, in the hope of keeping her dowry in the country home.

9.00pm: Elegant cocktail with Gondolieri Folk
9.45pm: Seated Gala Dinner wines included
11.00pm: . Performance of the most beautiful arias from the opera The Merry Widow by Franz Léhar.
Midnight: Live music and dances

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* Lyric Afternoon – A homage to Lovers – Palazzo Papafava – 4.00 pm

Buffet of typical Carnival Sweets and Hot Chocolate
The Afternoon will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palace, Palazzo Pesaro Papafava, with its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be illuminated entirely with candlelights to create a memorable atmosphere. Incentive Harmony organizes the famous afternoon of Carnival sweets and chocolate dedicated to lovers.

4.00 – 5.00 p.m.: Elegant buffet of typical Venetian Carnival sweets and traditional hot chocolate (soft drinks included)
5.00 – 7.00 p.m.: Music Entertainment with Baroque Quartet and Soprano and Gondolieri Folk

**Dress Code: Costume and mask
*Cost: $TBA

* Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 3 n. 6
“Estro Armonico"
violino, Anania Maritan (28-2-4)/Federico Braga (6-9-11)
– allegro
– largo cantabile
– presto

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in sol maggiore per archi e cembalo RV. 149
– allegro molto
– andante
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto per violino, archi e cembalo op. 4 n. 4
“La Stravaganza"
violino, Nicola Fregonese
– allegro
– grave
– allegro

Pablo de Sarasate “Introduzione e Tarantella" per violino e archi
violino, Nicola Granillo

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart “Eine kleine Nachtmusik" per archi K. 525
– allegro
– romanza: andante
– minuetto: allegretto
– allegro

Antonio Vivaldi Concerto in si minore per violoncello, archi e cembalo RV. 424
violoncello, Davide Amadio
– allegro
– largo
– allegro

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Along The Canals In A Gondola – Meeting point at San Marco – calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harris Bar)
&An enchanting 30′ gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurant: the “Do Forni” . A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by their artists.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

* Cotillon Hotel Danieli – Hotel Danieli, h. 4.00 pm

A funny afternoon with cakes and sweets in the magnificent lounge of the Hotel Daniel. Their Master of Dance will teach to the guests the basic steps of ”Cotillion”, involving all into the mysteries of this graceful and ceremonious period dance. The guests will also enjoy other lively and spirited dances like minuets, quadrilles.

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA .

Special Carnival Concert – San Vidal – h.8.30pm

Antonio Vivaldi ÒLE QUATTRO STAGIONIÓ
Concerti per violino, archi e cembalo

“La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
violino, Guglielmo De Stasio
– allegro “GiuntÕ la primavera"
– largo “mormorio di fronde e piante – il capraro che dorme"
– allegro “danza pastorale"

“L’Estate" op. 8 n. 2
– allegro non molto “languidezza per il caldo": allegro
– adagio “toglie alle membra lasse il suo riposo"
– presto “tempo impetuoso dÕestate"

“L’Autunno" op. 8 n. 3
violino, Paolo Ciociola
– allegro “ballo e canto deÕ villanelli"
– adagio molto “dormienti ubriachi"
– allegro “la caccia"

“LÕInverno" op. 8 n.4
– allegro non molto “aggiacciato tremar tra nevi algenti"
– largo “passar al foco i d“ quieti “
– allegro “camminar sopra il ghiaccio"

Arcangelo Corelli Concerto Grosso per 2 violini violoncello, archi e cembalo op. 6 n. 12
violino, Paolo Ciociola, Giacobbe Stevanato
violoncello, Nazzareno Balduin
– preludio: adagio
– allegro
– adagio
– sarabanda: vivace
– giga: allegro

Niccoló Paganini “XXIV Capriccio" per violino e archi
violino, Giacobbe Stevanato

* Carnival Pub Crawl Venetian Style – h.5.30pm

What would Venice be without a bar hop, this amazing city is already outstanding with her magnificent palaces, churches and architectural monuments and yet they noticed that there was something missing!! A great alternative to the generally slow night life of Venice, and one of the best ways to meet fellow travellers from around the world. Their tour starts at the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum at 7pm, you will meet their fun staff member who will be holding a sign saying “I&m doing it Venetian Style". Meandering through the Labyrinth of small alleyways and campi, they visit 5 local bars know as Bacari in the Venetian dialect. In each bar you will be offered an ÒOmbraÓ, a glass of local wine, and at the final bar the local firewater a shot of grappa. Dress code is casual unless itÕs a themed night when they will advise you to come in costume such as during the Carnival period. Their only regulation is that you are over 18years of age, and if its your birthday the tour is free, so please bring some ID.

Highly recommend that you book in advance.

Meeting point: At the foot of the Academia bridge, just in front of the Academia museum

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA

* Venezia Romantica – HOTEL DANIELI 9.00 pm.

The hotel Danieli, synonymous with the splendour and romance of Venice has for generations been the hotel preferred by the discerning visitor to Venice, the favourite town of the Romantic artists in the 19th Century. Like them you will be received in a luxurious way by singers, dancers, actors, and a classical orchestra. Enjoy a top dinner as only here you can find, before a Ball with waltzes and group dances leaded by Dance masters.

**Dress code: historical costume.
*Cost: $TBA and mask

* The Ball of the Grand Duke – Homage to Strauss and Offenbach
– Palazzo Pesaro Papafava 9.00 pm.

Gala dinner & entertainment
The Ball will be located in the authentic Venice, in a 14th century Palace, Palazzo Pesaro Papafava, with its precious gothic facade & its elegant quadriform gothic windows overlooking the canal of the Misericordia. The palace will be illuminated entirely with candlelights to create a memorable atmosphere. Professional dancers play Viennese waltzes, quadrilles, contradances, mazurkas and polkas inspired by the music of Richard Strauss, Jacques Offenbach, Giuseppe Verdi and the most celebrated composers of the 19th century as well as by the most enchanting and unforgettable costume movies Gone with the Wind and Il Gattopardo.

21.00: Elegant cocktail with Gondolieri Folk
21.45: Seated Gala Dinner wines included
23.00: . Professional dancers play exciting waltzes and polkas accompanied by the music of Strauss and Offenbach.
Midnight: Live music and dances

**Dress Code: Costume
*Cost: $TBA and mask