Saturday, February 02, 2008
Baroque Concert & Cocktail
Start time: 11:00
Place: Scuola Grande dei Carmini
Organizer: C.C.I.
Late morning with a classical baroque Venetian music performed by the ensemble L’Offerta Musicale, just in the magnificent XVI° C. palace of the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. A cocktail after the concert in the magnificent hall frescoed by Gian Battista Tiepolo: the best way to start the most crazy day of the Carnival.
Partecipation costs: Euro 90
Gondola parade in honour of the CONSULAR CORPS OF VENICE
Start time: 15:30
Place: Casinò Municipale Ca’ Vendramin Calergi
Organizer: Associazione Internazionale per il Carnevale di Venezia
Costume water parade on the gondolas along the Grand Canal from Ca’ FARSETTI (Venice City Hall by the Rialto bridge) to the Casino CA’ VENDRAMIN CALERGI for a concert of the famous “Summertime” choir followed by a cocktail.
Dress code: Carnival costume
Partecipation costs: Euro N.A.
Gondola Tour & Dinner
Start time: 19:00
Place: Calle Vallaresso
Organizer: C.C.I.
Calle Vallaresso (just in front the Harris Bar) to start a 30′ gondola tour in costume ending with dinner in a popular restaurant.A tradition to celebrate Carnival, spending a lively evening with friends and meeting new ones. Dress Code: costume.
Partecipation costs: Euro 180
Ball of Casanova
Start time: 20:00
Place: Palazzo Zenobio
Organizer: García Martín de Calera – Organizzazione Carnevalesca de Calera
At Carnival in Venice, the nocturnal lanes come alive with mystery,
the moon casts reflections on the winding canals,
and we evoke, for you, the opulence of an 18th century ball,
set against the background of the overwhelming original stage!
Trust in the rumors; the appearance of young Casanova, with his charm and mischief, will delight you at this outstanding celebration!
Casanova is truly the ball of the balls! While you, our honored guests, abandon yourselves to the exquisite offerings of both food and drink, our experienced and artful staff, led by the master of ceremonies, will guide you down candlelight garden paths, within gorgeous palace rooms, and finally, to the splendid ballroom.
You will be entertained and dined to the sounds and compositions of the masters and the performances of artists and acrobats.
While hidden behind masks and baroque costumes, we invite you to forget, for some hours, everyday life and let the secret longings of your heart be known.
Let yourself fall into the fantasy that is Venice at Carnival!
Together with an international audience, you will enjoy this miraculous masquerade ball at the gorgeous Zenobio Palace, located on the lagoon at the heart of this romantic and mercurial city.
Dresscode: historical costume
Further information: www.garcia-martin.net
Partecipation costs: Euro 430
CARNIVAL DREAM
Start time: 20:30
Place: Dandolo Palace (Hotel Monaco & Gran Canal)
Organizer: C.C.I.
Gala Dinner and theatre music play followed by a prestigious Ball in the fabulous hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the 18th century Carnival Dress code: costume
Partecipation costs: Euro 420
Il Ballo del Doge
Start time: 20:30
Place: Palazzo Pisani Moretta
Organizer: Antonia Sautter
“…Il Ballo del Doge is one of the most exclusive parties in the world…”
…turn off the mobile phone, breath the perfumes, close your eyes and let yourselves go at the most beautiful night of your life…
(Vanity Fair Italy, 11th of March 2004)
Il Ballo del Doge is the most important cultural and sought after event of the Venetian Carnival. A search where Beauty, Taste, Refinement, Splendour and the history of past centuries are, magically, the protagonists. Attention to every detail, the décor, the scenography, conviviality and entertainment, are shared by guests coming from all over the world making il Ballo a “Dream” internationally classified among the “100 things not to miss in life”. History, art, culture, poetry and creativity converge and interact into this event constantly renewing the interpretation of Venice. It is a night where anything is possible.
Partecipation costs: Euro N.A.
The Elixir of Love at Ca’ Zanardi
Start time: 21:00
Place: Ca’ Zanardi
Organizer: Incentive Harmony di Nicolas & Jeanne-Bénédicte Arnita
Location : Palazzo Zanardi, 16th century, located in authentic Venice.
This unique setting was the first abode of Agnello Partecipazio Doge, with its refined atmosphere and its elegant rooms enlighten with candlelight.
Guests will be entertained by the most beautiful aria of XIXth century’s music along with Quartet Baroque and Soprano.
The Elixir of Love, Donizzetti famous opera will be performed; the theme : The love story of Nemorino, the unlikely hero of Donizetti’s comic masterpiece, is desperate until he meets a smooth-talking quack doctor ready to exploit every situation to his advantage; the charlatan sells to Nemorino an elixir of love and he tries to conquer Adina.
Program :
9:00 p.m. Welcome Cocktail and Seated Gala Dinner with musical entertainment.
11:00 p.m. Musical entertainment of the Venetian XVIII th century.
After midnight: International modern music by 70s up to nowadays.
Dresscode : Costume & Mask
Kindly do not hesitate to contact us for costumes rental. Our Atelier will be at your disposal.
The palace is accessible by walking on Calle Zanardi, 4132 Cannaregio,
Or by its water door on the canal Santa Caterina, in front of Foscarini School.
Price 275 Euro per person, includes welcome coktail, gala dinner and wines, musical entertainmets. After dinner open bar service.
For more information contact our office
Incentiveharmony.com – Ca’ Zanardi – Calle Zanardi – Cannaregio 4132 – 30121 Venice – Italy
Tel. +39 041 2410220 Fax +39 041 5237716
Mail ecgroup@tin.it
www.incentiveharmony.com
Partecipation costs: Euro 275
The Elixir of Love
Start time: 21:00
Place: Palazzo Ca’ Zanardi
Organizer: Incentive Harmony di Nicolas & Jeanne-Bénédicte Arnita
The Ball will be located at the 16th century Palazzo Zanardi, in authentic Venice.
It’s unique setting was the first abode of Agnello Partecipazio Doge, with the refined atmosphere of its elegant rooms enlighten with candlelight. Guests will be entertained by the most beautiful aria of music XIXth century alone with quartet baroque and soprano.
The Elixir of Love, Donzinetti famous opera will be performed; the theme: The love story of Nemorino the unlikely hero of Donizetti’s comic masterpiece, is desperate until he meets a smooth-talking quack doctor ready to exploit every situation to his advantage; the quack sells to Nemorino an elixir of love and he tries to conquer Adina.
Program:
9.00 pm Welcome Cocktail and seated buffet gala dinner with musical entertainment.
11.00 pm Musical entertainment of the Venetian XVIIIth century.
After midnight: International music by 70s up to nowadays.
Dresscode: Costume & Mask
Kindly do not hesitate to contact us for costumes rental.
Our Atelier will be at your disposal for any choice of costume in theme with the selected Ball.
The palace is accessible by walking on calle Zanardi, 4132 Cannaregio,
Or by its water door on the canal Santa Caterina, in front of Foscarini School.
For more information contact our office
Incentiveharmony – Ca’ Zanardi – Calle Zanardi – Cannaregio 4132 – 30121 Venice – Italy
Tel. +39 041 2410220 Fax +39 041 5237716
Mail ecgroup@tin.it
www.incentiveharmony.com
Partecipation costs: Euro 275
El Ballo de la Theriaca – Grand Masked Ball, Gala Dinner and Show
Start time: 21:00
Place: Palazzo Albrizzi, Cannaregio 4118, Venezia
Organizer: ACIT Venezia
(see Italian for description)
Info and bookings:
tel. +39 041 5232544/ fax +39 041 5245275
website: www.acitve.com
Partecipation costs: Euro 350,00
