I found my visit really disappointing and would not go again or recommend. Admittedly I was in the front row and central of the cheaper back tickets but I did expect to see more than an occasional head if the singer stood in the gap between audience heads. Basically I could see virtually nothing at all! I am an opera goer and would describe this more as opera as a tourist attraction rather than for opera lovers. The whole point of going to the opera is the immersive experience that was utterly lacking here. You don't even get given a programme with synopsis or any info - you are just handed their publicity leaflet - that is probably a dead give away. Fortunately I know this opera really well. The lead singer was very good, the costumes were good - I could see more after the interval when so many of the audience had got fed up and left. They are not on a stage and I would describe the acting more as stand and deliver - presumably this is why there are ballet dancers - you could at least see more of them when held in the air! The church itself was beautiful so resolved to listen to the music but look at the church - there are plenty of mosiac and painted figures who I imagined taking part or commenting on the performance to fill the visually gap in the performance. This is the only time I left slight before the end of anything so I would not miss my bus back to the vatican as no metro in the evenings. I felt a little ripped off! Thank goodness I had not paid more - I think you would need the most expensive tickets only to get a good view which were more than my La Scala tickets in January! I would say - if you love the opera think twice about this one.

Delightful opera production. The singer playing Violetta, in particular, was excellent. The venue was very atmospheric. .

A beautiful place and a beautiful night at the Opera. We were looking for something different and found this for a Tuesday night, The opera is in an older church with the alter being the primary stage so seating is on the pews. All of the performers including the ballet dancers, orchestra and the singers were fantastic. The opera is in the original Italian and that added for us to the atmosphere. Glad we made the choice.

La Traviata with ballet was absolutely wonderful! Performers were superb! St. Paul's Within the Walls was the perfect venue for this.

As my first opera, i was impressed with the performance, the music, and the booking / arrival. Nevertheless, much of the performance was difficult to enjoy due to the heat inside the church which meant multiple guests had to leave in between acts. At the same time, despite having close seats, the acoustics were not great and it felt rather quiet and unclear. This must have been worse for the people at the back.

This was a great opera experience in a beautiful church in Rome. Small setting and was able to enjoy a meal and drink just outside the venue when the show was over.

We had front row seats to La Treviata in Rome It was one of the hottest nights in Rome, so congrats to the performers and orchestra. We had googled the synopsis of the opera, which greatly assisted us following the performance. The Opera and music was fabulous. We thoroughly enjoyed it. It was a great way to end our visit to Rome. The church was a beautiful backdrop for a wonderful performance. Highly recommend attending!

The performers were great. The music was fantastic. Despite paying level 3 of 6 levels for the tickets, we were right up the back. The church pews were flat and the stage was not raised so we were really struggling to see anything.

We attended the performance at St. Paul within the Walls, which was a great venue for the acoustics. The performance was well done and very much enjoyed, especially the combination of the opera with the ballet. As English speakers, we couldn’t comprehend the words as there were no subtitles but this did not detract from the pleasant experience. During intermission, I just pulled out my phone and quickly read a synopsis of the first act. A post of the fun for us is that we decided to interpret the story through all that happening, but through a modern lens. We both felt the main character was dealing with the ravages a COVID. Maybe it hit a like too close to home because we were not too far off base. It ended up being tuberculosis. All in all, it was a very fun and entertaining evening. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and would check out another opera if we return to Rome.

Our first experience of a live Opera. The Music from the 9 peice orchestra was faultless and absobing. The performers were of a high calibre. Beeing so close to the actors drew us into the story. No amplification was used so the acoustics of the venue created a natural and organic feel. The way it should be. Great experience.

This was an unexpected find. We thought we were going to get excerpts from Traviata, and instead they did the whole opera! The cast was great, especially the soprano, who was outstanding! The small orchestra was excellent, and filled the space with sound as if they had 3 times the numbers. As a bonus, the church has some amazing, almost surreal, painted walls and ceilings.

The performers were exceptional. The voices and musicians were outstanding. Unfortunately we had to leave after the second act because of smokers. We were in the first row and people were smoking a few rows behind us. No one stopped them which ruined our experience.

Our first opera. Excellent performance. Unique venue wish very good sound quality. Can’t lie the seats were a little uncomfortable, being church pews in all. The cushions did help

St. Paul’s Within the Walls is beautiful and the acoustics are superb. The setting is intimate and the singers, musicians and dancers were all fantastic. We enjoyed our evening very much.

this was our first time seeing an opera. Really great singers, the church was beautiful. overall wonderful experience. highly recommend

Fab location, great orchestra. Just not an opera fan. Had to Google the storyline lol. What a philistine I am. She dies, eventually lol

The overall experience was ok. Aleksandra Buck was exceptional..the rest were also good but she was incredible. The church was extremely cold so dress extra warm if choose to attend in December. We bought our tickets on Viator paying 35 Euros which put us in the very back of the church on stacking plastic chairs. That same 35 Euros tickets bought direct at the company puts you toward the front. No where would we have known this. With that said, it was actually better to not be in the crowd of people during COVID so it all worked out.

Fantatic experience to enjoy the La Traviata opera with the ballet in such a wonderful church, it has been one of my best experience in my Italy trip. I will definitely come back again for it with my families if I vist Rome again. Thanks for this great show!

I booked this show to experience the musical side of Italy on a solo trip to Rome. The venue was beautiful, the hosts were very welcoming and you were shown to your seats. The show was fantastic with an incredible orchestra, singers and ballet dancers. The whole performance was brilliant, I would definitely recommend. The only comment I would make is sitting still on a wooden bench for over 2 hours wasn’t the most comfortable for me so the break in the show was welcomed so I could get up for a little bit. In fact I found a little shop nearby for a drink and snack. Overall I loved it!

This is a simple setting theater but it was beautifully done. This old church has excellent acoustics. The opera singer or the orchestra does not have any type of electronic sound system which makes it so great. If you want the real Italian experience I suggest you this opera. (do not expect fancy settings) this was an unexpectedly nice and relaxed time in Roma.