The Grand Ball of the Mascheranda

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".

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• Venice Carnival Opening Concert - CA' REZZONICO 18th Century Venetian Art Museum - Venice h.6.30 pm
  GUIDED TOUR OF the enchanting room of CA' REZZONICO's piano nobile The piano nobile contains such rooms as the Chapel, and the beautifully frescoed “Nuptial Allegory Room” decorated to celebrate the 1758 marriage of Ludovico Rezzonico. Ludovico and his bride are depicted by Tiepolo in trompe l'oeil drawn across the ceiling in Apollo's chariot.
  Numerous paintings by such artists as Pietro Longhi, Francesco Guardi and Giandomenico Tiepolo can be found in the Palazzo. In addition to collections of antique furniture, there is also a fine collection of Venetian glass, showing that the skills of the 18th century masters at Murano were probably superior to those on the island today.
  Ca' Rezzonico opened as a public museum in 1936. Today it is one of the finest museums in Venice; this is largely because of its unique character, where objects designed for great palazzi are displayed in a palazzo, thus the contents and the container harmonise in a way not possible in a purpose built museum.
  The most spectacular room is the “ball room” with a preciously frescoed sealing, this is the room where the concert will be held: a special place where the harmony of art and music perfectly melt together, an outstanding experience to make. Venice Chamber Orchestra in symphonic formation, directed by Maestro Riccardo Parravicini with the participation of flutist Claudi Arimany will propose:
  
  CONCERT
  
  W. A. MOZART – Concert for orchestra and flute in D major K 314
  W.A. MOZART – Simphony K 551 “Jupiter”
  RICCARDO PARRAVICINI conductor
  CLAUDI ARIMANY flute
  
  COCKTAIL

*Cost: 50,00 € p.p.

• Hot Chocolate in Costume - Hotel Danieli 4.00 pm.
  Is a typical Venetian tradition since the 18th century that you can live in a wonderful atmosphere where all the guests are in costume.
  Anything is better than to have hot chocolate with friends, entertained by our artists, impeccably served in the astonishing hall of the Danieli Hotel.

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 50,00 € p.p.

SOLD OUT !

• Dandolo Palace (Hotel Monaco & Grand Canal) - 8.30 pm.
  In the magnificent hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the Carnival in the 18th Century, a Gala evening to introduce our guests to the magic historical Venetian culture. After the welcome cocktail a special version of the international music show "Carnival Dream" will be performed, followed by Dinner with music and entertainment and the Ball with minuets, rondo, waltzes, led by dance.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 450,00 € p.p.

SOLD OUT !

• The Serenissima Grand Ball - 9.00 pm.
  A homage to Mozart and his famous operas:
  "Così Fan Tutti" - "Il Flauto Magico" - "Don Giovanni" - "Nozze di Figaro"
  The Ball will be located in 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 prestige and the genius of Mozart derive from the fact that it is spaced on all the musical kinds: from the chamber music to the sinfonia, from sacred music to opera.
  
  9.00 pm: Elegant cocktail with Baroque Quartet
  9.45 pm: Seated Gala Dinner wines included
  During the dinner you will listen and enjoy the best parts of his famous operas
  00.00 am: Music and dances (Paying Open Bar - NO CREDIT CARD)

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 285,00 € p.p.

• Diner dansant "Le menuet" - Hotel Danieli 9.00 pm
  A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a few steps from Piazza San 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: 250,00 € p.p.

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  "LE QUATTRO STAGIONI"
  Concerts for violin, strings and harpsichord
  
  "La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
  violin, Giacobbe Stevanato
  - allegro "Giunt'è 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
  violin, Pietro Talamini
  - 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 dì quieti "
  - allegro "camminar sopra il ghiaccio"
  
  
  TOMMASO ALBINONI
  Concerto for strings and harpsichord op. 5 n. 5
  
  - allegro
  - andante
  - allegro
  
  
  JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
  Concerto for violin, strings and harpsichord BWV. 1041 violin, Paolo Ciociola
  
  - allegro
  - larghetto
  - allegro
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• Diner dansant "Le menuet" - Hotel Danieli 9.00 pm
  A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a few steps from Piazza San 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: 250,00 € p.p.

• The Grand Ball of the Pulcinella - 9.00 pm
  The Ball will be located in 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 by candlelight to create a memorable atmosphere.
  
  Pulcinella is a classical character that originated in the Commedia dell'arte of the 17th century and became a stock character in Neapolitan puppetry. His main characteristic, from where he acquired his name, is his extremely long nose, which resembles a beak.
  Minuetto - Sarabanda - Giga - Gavotta are all popular dances that, with the passage of time, became famous in the Courts of the Baroque Period.
  
  9.00 pm Elegant cocktail with Baroque Quartet 9.45 pm Seated Gala Dinner wines included During the dinner you will see the typical dances of the Baroque Period: Minuetto - Sarabanda - Giga - Gavotta 00.00 am: Music and dances (Paying Open Bar - NO CREDIT CARD)

**Dress code: costume and mask
*Cost: 245,00 € p.p.

• 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 Serenade in costume, visit to privately owned palace overlooking the Grand canal. In these elegant surroundings enjoy 3 glasses of Italian dessert wine, each selected by our professional Sommelier whilst treating your selves to traditional Venetian Carnival desserts, Fritelle and Galani.
  
  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.
  
  Our 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 their ancestors.
  Inside the intimate palace you will have the possibility of tasting 3 Italian dessert wines with Venetian sweet snacks made only during the carnival period, 'Fritelle' and Galiani.
  
  Our professional sommelier will offer you carefully chosen wines, explaining their 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?
  
  Time: 5.00pm - 7.30pm
  
  Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
  
  Costume Hire not included but please CLICK HERE for ideas.

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 135,00 Euro p.p.

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  Concerto for violin, strings and harpsichord op. 3 n. 3 "Estro Armonico" violin, Anania Maritan
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for 2 violins, strings and harpsichord op. 3 n. 8 "Estro Armonico" violin, Giuliano Fontanella, Enrico Garba
  - allegro
  - larghetto
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for violin, strings and harpsichord RV. 277 "Il Favorito" violin, Giuliano Fontanella
  - largo
  - andante
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for cello, strings and harpsichord RV. 412 cello, Davide Amadio
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro
  
  
  NICCOLO' PAGANINI
  "La Campanella" for violin and strings violin, Nicola Granillo
  
  
  GIOVANNI BOTTESINI
  "Tarantella" for doublebass and strings doublebass, Gianni Amadio
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• 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: 50,00 € p.p.

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  "LE QUATTRO STAGIONI"
  Concerts for violin, strings and harpsichord
  
  "La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
  violin, Sebastiano Maria Vianello
  - allegro "Giunt'è 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 violin, Paolo Ciociola
  - 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 dì quieti "
  - allegro "camminar sopra il ghiaccio"
  
  
  JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
  Concerto for piano and harpsichord BWV. 1056 piano, Paolo Cognolato
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro con fuoco
  
  
  ANTONIO BAZZINI
  "La ridda dei folletti" Scherzo Fantastico for violin and harpsichord op. 25 violin, Giacobbe Stevanato
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• 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 Serenade in costume, visit to privately owned palace overlooking the Grand canal. In these elegant surroundings enjoy 3 glasses of Italian dessert wine, each selected by our professional Sommelier whilst treating your selves to traditional Venetian Carnival desserts, Fritelle and Galani.
  
  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.
  
  Our 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 their ancestors.
  Inside the intimate palace you will have the possibility of tasting 3 Italian dessert wines with Venetian sweet snacks made only during the carnival period, 'Fritelle' and Galiani.
  
  Our professional sommelier will offer you carefully chosen wines, explaining their 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?
  
  Time: 5.00pm - 7.30pm
  
  Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
  
  Costume Hire not included but please CLICK HERE for ideas.

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 135,00 Euro p.p.

SOLD OUT !

• Along The Canals In A Gondola - Meeting point at San Marco - calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harry's Bar) -
  An enchanting 30 minute gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurants: the "Do Forni''. A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by our artists.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 220,00 € p.p.

• Carnival Happy Hour - San Clemente Palace, h 5.30 pm -
  Your Carnival Spritz Aperitif. At our “Gli Specchi” American Bar and all around the public areas on the ground floor, taste Spritz Apertif with musical entertainment!
  Don’t forget a picture by our photographer, in the magical ambience of our 5-star Deluxe Hotel, with Carnival Venetian costumes and masks... for a souvenir not-to-be-missed!

**Dress code:costume and mask.
*Cost: 30,00 € p.p.

• Ballo Tiepolo - Pisani Moretta Palace, h 8.30 pm -
  A special and even richer edition of the official and most glamorous Ball of the Carnival of Venice. Enter 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, mime artists, singers and special performers will entertain 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: 490,00 € p.p.

• La Dolce Vita, Homage to the Great Giacomo Casanova - 9.00 pm
  The Ball will be located in 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 by candlelight to create a memorable atmosphere.
  Giacomo Casanova was a Venetian adventurer and author. His main book Histoire de ma vie (Story of My Life), part autobiography and part memoir, is regarded as one of the most authentic sources of the customs and norms of European social life during the 18th century. So famous a womanizer was he that his name remains synonymous with the art of seduction and he is sometimes called "the world's greatest lover".
  
  9.00 pm Elegant cocktail with Baroque Quartet 9.45 pm Seated Gala Dinner wines included During the dinner you will see the show of the Court of Doges 00.00 am: Music and dances (Paying Open Bar - NO CREDIT CARD)

**Dress code: costume and mask
*Cost: 230,00 € p.p.

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  "LE QUATTRO STAGIONI"
  Concerts for violin, strings and harpsichord
  
  "La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
  violin, Sebastiano Maria Vianello
  - allegro "Giunt'è 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 violin, Paolo Ciociola
  - 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 dì quieti "
  - allegro "camminar sopra il ghiaccio"
  
  
  JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
  Concerto for piano and harpsichord BWV. 1056 piano, Paolo Cognolato
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro con fuoco
  
  
  ANTONIO BAZZINI
  "La ridda dei folletti" Scherzo Fantastico for violin and harpsichord op. 25 violin, Giacobbe Stevanato
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• Carnival Carnival - San Clemente Palace, h 4.00 pm -
  At our “Gli Specchi” American Bar and all around the public areas on the ground floor, hot chocolate and biscuits with musical entertainment! Don’t forget a picture by our photographer, in the magical ambience of our 5-star Deluxe Hotel, with Carnival Venetian costumes and masks... for a souvenir not-to-be-missed!

* Cost: 30,00 € p.p.
** Dress code: costume and mask

• Diner Dansante "Le Menuet" - Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm -
  A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a 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 .

* Cost: 250,00 € p.p.
** Dress code: costume

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  Concerto for violin, strings and harpsichord op. 3 n. 3 "Estro Armonico" violin, Anania Maritan
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for 2 violins, strings and harpsichord op. 3 n. 8 "Estro Armonico" violin, Giuliano Fontanella, Enrico Garba
  - allegro
  - larghetto
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for violin, strings and harpsichord RV. 277 "Il Favorito" violin, Giuliano Fontanella
  - largo
  - andante
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for cello, strings and harpsichord RV. 412 cello, Davide Amadio
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro
  
  
  NICCOLO' PAGANINI
  "La Campanella" for violin and strings violin, Nicola Granillo
  
  
  GIOVANNI BOTTESINI
  "Tarantella" for doublebass and strings doublebass, Gianni Amadio
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• Carnival Spritz - San Clemente Palace 5.30 pm.
  Your Carnival Spritz Aperitif
  At our “Gli Specchi” American Bar and all around the public areas on the ground floor, taste Spritz Apertif, with musical entertainment!
  Don’t forget a picture by our photographer, in the magical ambience of our 5-star Deluxe Hotel, with Carnival Venetian costumes and masks... for a souvenir not-to-be-missed!

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 30,00 € p.p.

• Hot Chocolate in Costume - Hotel Danieli 4.00 pm.
  Is a typical Venetian tradition since the 18th century that you can live in a wonderful atmosphere where all the guests are in costume.
  Anything is better than to have hot chocolate with friends, entertained by our artists, impeccably served in the astonishing hall of the Danieli Hotel.

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 50,00 € p.p.

SOLD OUT !

• Ballo del Doge - Seven Dreams Seven Sins, Palazzo Pisani Moretta – 8:30 pm -
  Il Ballo del Doge has been acclaimed by the international press as “the most sumptuous, refined and exclusive ball in the world” and is ranked among the top ten in the international classification "of things that must be done in a lifetime".
  In the evening of Seven Dreams 7 Seven Sins allegories of the seven deadly sins will parade, suspended in a stupendous dreamlike atmosphere. The doors of the prestigious Palazzo will open before the guests, a palazzo which contains a unique universe inhabited by magical, exotic, transgressive, mythical and fantastical creatures, from dancers and acrobats, artistes and musicians, singers with sublime voices, actors from the Commedia dell’Arte and courtesans, Casanova himself and many, many others … Guests, dressed in sumptuous period costumes, will experience a single timeless dream immersed in the magical light of a thousand candles and in the enveloping atmosphere of the frescoes by Guarana and Tiepolo. The decorations will be dazzling, the floral arrangements magnificent, the table decorations sumptuous, while the gala dinner will be the height of refinement. Over one hundred spectacles will animate this magnificent party which, with the passing of the hours, will transform into the triumph of love ending as it does at first light of St Valentine’s Day.
  It will be an extraordinary night where illusion will become reality and the poetry of the dream will be pure emotion.
  Il Ballo del Doge is a night where anything can happen ...
  This exceptional event is known worldwide also for its spectacular and unique costumes, produced each year by Antonia Sautter in her Atelier Venetia , where she keeps over one thousand, from Medieval style to the 1920s. Her creations are each absolutely unique, sewn and decorated strictly by hand with rich decorations, lace, ribbons and embroideries in precious brocades, silks and velvets. For the 2010 edition of Il Ballo del Doge, Antonia Sautter will present a brand new collection of spectacular and unforgettable costumes inspired by the seven deadly sins.
  

**Dress code: costume
*Cost:
VIP Paradise 1200,00 € p.p.
Inferno and Purgatory 1000,00 € p.p.
After dinner (entrance only after 11.00pm) 500,00 € p.p.

• Baroque Music Concert and Cocktail, Scuola Grande dei Carmini , 11.00 am - Late morning with a classical baroque Venetian music performed by the ensemble "L'Offerta Musicale", just in the magnificent XVI° Century palace of the Scuola Grande dei Carmini. A cocktail after the concert in the magnificent hall frescoed by Gian Battista Tiepolo. This is the best way to start the most "crazy day" of the Carnival.
  

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 90,00 € p.p.

• Along The Canals In A Gondola - Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harry's Bar) -
  An enchanting 30 minute gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurants: the "Antico Pignolo". A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by our artists.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 220,00 € p.p.

• Carnival Dream - Dandolo Palace (Hotel Monaco & Gran Canal), 8.30 pm -
  In the magnificent hall of the Ridotto, the heart of the Carnival in the 18th Century, a Gala evening to introduce our guests in the magic historical Venetian culture. After the welcome cocktail a special version of the international music show "Carnival Dream" will be performed, followed by Dinner with music and entertainment and the Ball with minuets, rondo, waltzes, led by dance masters.

**Dress code: costume.
*Cost: 450,00 € p.p.

• The Dogaressa Grand Ball with the Opera "Elixir of Love" of Donizetti. A homage to Saint Valentine - 9.00 pm
  The Ball will be located in an 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 candlelight to create a memorable atmosphere.
  
  "Elixir of love"
  Nemorino has fallen in love with Adina, but she prefers another man, a sergeant called Belcore, but a poison of elixir will change everything ...
  
  At 9.00 pm: Elegant cocktail with Quartet Baroque At 9.45 pm Seated Gala Dinner wines included
  During the dinner you will listen to and enjoy the best parts of the Opera "Elixir of Love" by Donizetti
  00.00 am: Music and dances (Paying Open Bar - NO CREDIT CARD)
  

**Dress code: costume
*Cost:295,00 € p.p.

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  "LE QUATTRO STAGIONI"
  Concerts for violin, strings and harpsichord
  
  "La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
  violin, Sebastiano Maria Vianello
  - allegro "Giunt'è 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 violin, Paolo Ciociola
  - 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 dì quieti "
  - allegro "camminar sopra il ghiaccio"
  
  
  JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
  Concerto for piano and harpsichord BWV. 1056 piano, Paolo Cognolato
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro con fuoco
  
  
  ANTONIO BAZZINI
  "La ridda dei folletti" Scherzo Fantastico for violin and harpsichord op. 25 violin, Giacobbe Stevanato
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• 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 Serenade in costume, visit to privately owned palace overlooking the Grand canal. In these elegant surroundings enjoy 3 glasses of Italian dessert wine, each selected by our professional Sommelier whilst treating your selves to traditional Venetian Carnival desserts, Fritelle and Galani.
  
  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.
  
  Our 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 their ancestors.
  Inside the intimate palace you will have the possibility of tasting 3 Italian dessert wines with Venetian sweet snacks made only during the carnival period, 'Fritelle' and Galiani.
  
  Our professional sommelier will offer you carefully chosen wines, explaining their 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?
  
  Time: 5.00pm - 7.30pm
  
  Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
  
  Costume Hire not included but please CLICK HERE for ideas.

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 135,00 Euro p.p.

• Carnival Love - San Clemente Palace 4.00 pm.
  At our “Gli Specchi” American Bar and all around the public areas on the ground floor, taste hot chocolate and biscuits, with musical entertainment!
  Don’t forget a picture by our photographer, in the magical ambience of our 5-star Deluxe Hotel, with Carnival Venetian costumes and masks... for a souvenir not-to-be-missed!

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 30,00 Euro p.p.

• The Grand Ball of the Mascheranda - 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.

*Cost: 600,00 € per person (Price includes costume hire through a well known atelier).
             390,00 € per person (without costume hire)

• Diner Dansante "Le Menuet" - Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm -
  A Dinner in the Hotel Danieli, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a few steps from Piazza San 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: 250,00 € p.p.

• Hot Chocolate In Costume - Gran Caffè Lavena, San Marco Square, h. 4.00 pm -
  "Hot chocolate" with cakes and sweets in an elegant cafè in the "Piazza", the Venetian Carnival time tradition since the 18th Century.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 50,00 € p.p.

• Lyric Afternoon of Saint Valentine - A homage to Lovers - 5.30 pm

  Cocktail with buffet and typical Carnival sweets
  The Ball will be located in 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 by candlelight to create a memorable atmosphere.
  
  This is a lyric afternoon dedicated to Saint Valentine.
  5.30 pm: Elegant cocktail with typical Venetian buffet and surrounded by a delicious fountain ofchocolate. A Baroque Quartet and Soprano for entertainment 8.30 pm: End of the event

**Dress Code: mask
*Cost: 95,00 € per person.

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  Concerto for violin, strings and harpsichord op. 3 n. 3 "Estro Armonico" violin, Anania Maritan
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for 2 violins, strings and harpsichord op. 3 n. 8 "Estro Armonico" violin, Giuliano Fontanella, Enrico Garba
  - allegro
  - larghetto
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for violin, strings and harpsichord RV. 277 "Il Favorito" violin, Giuliano Fontanella
  - largo
  - andante
  - allegro
  
  Concerto for cello, strings and harpsichord RV. 412 cello, Davide Amadio
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro
  
  
  NICCOLO' PAGANINI
  "La Campanella" for violin and strings violin, Nicola Granillo
  
  
  GIOVANNI BOTTESINI
  "Tarantella" for doublebass and strings doublebass, Gianni Amadio
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• Dolce Carnival !!    Sweet Carnival!! - 5.30 pm.
  Indulge in the true decadence of Venice and delight your taste buds on this unique and tantalising evening!
  
  Includes: Gondola Serenade in costume, visit to privately owned palace overlooking the Grand canal. In these elegant surroundings enjoy 3 glasses of Italian dessert wine, each selected by our professional Sommelier whilst treating your selves to traditional Venetian Carnival desserts, Fritelle and Galani.
  
  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.
  
  Our 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 their ancestors.
  Inside the intimate palace you will have the possibility of tasting 3 Italian dessert wines with Venetian sweet snacks made only during the carnival period, 'Fritelle' and Galiani.
  
  Our professional sommelier will offer you carefully chosen wines, explaining their 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?
  
  Time: 5.30pm - 7.30pm
  
  Duration: Approx. 2.5 hours
  
  Costume Hire not included but please CLICK HERE for ideas.

**Dress code: costume and mask.
*Cost: 135,00 Euro p.p.

• Along The Canals In A Gondola - Meeting point at San Marco - Calle Vallaresso h 7.00 pm (just in front the Harry's Bar) -
  An enchanting 30 minute gondola tour in costume ending with a dinner in one of the best Venetian restaurants: the "Antico Pignolo". A classical way to celebrate Carnival, spending an evening with friends and meeting new ones, in the lively atmosphere created by our artists.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 220,00 € p.p.

• Diner dansant "Le menuet" - Hotel Gritti 9.00 pm
  A Dinner in the Hotel Gritti, the most exclusive Hotel in Venice, located just a few steps from Piazza San 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: 250,00 € p.p.

• Special Carnival Classical Concert - 8.30 pm.
  ANTONIO VIVALDI
  "LE QUATTRO STAGIONI"
  Concerts for violin, strings and harpsichord
  
  "La Primavera" op. 8 n. 1
  violin, Sebastiano Maria Vianello
  - allegro "Giunt'è 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 violin, Paolo Ciociola
  - 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 dì quieti "
  - allegro "camminar sopra il ghiaccio"
  
  
  JOHANN SEBASTIAN BACH
  Concerto for piano and harpsichord BWV. 1056 piano, Paolo Cognolato
  - allegro
  - largo
  - allegro con fuoco
  
  
  ANTONIO BAZZINI
  "La ridda dei folletti" Scherzo Fantastico for violin and harpsichord op. 25 violin, Giacobbe Stevanato
  

*Cost: 24,00 € p.p.

• Venezia Romantica - Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm -
  The hotel Danieli, synonymous with the splendour and romance of Venice has for generations been the preferred hotel of 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 quality dinner, the like of which you can only find here, before enjoying a Ball with waltzes and group dances led by Dance masters.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 450,00 € p.p.

• The Grand Ball dedicated to J. Offenbach with his famous opera "I Racconti di Hoffman" with protagonist the Doll called Olympia
  The Ball will be located in an 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 candlelight to create a memorable atmosphere.
  Jacques Offenbach is considered the father of operetta and one of the most authoritative composers of popular music in the Europe of the nineteenth century. The Opera executed in this evening is a job of great complexity and rich of extraordinary musical inventions.
  
  9.00 pm Elegant welcome cocktail with Baroque Quartet
  9.45 pm Seated Gala Dinner wines included During the dinner you will listen to and enjoy the best parts of the Opera " I Racconti di Hoffman"
  00.00 am: Music and dances (Paying Open Bar - NO CREDIT CARD)

**Dress code: costume and mask
*Cost: 200,00 € p.p.

• Venezia Romantica - Hotel Danieli, h 9.00 pm -
  The hotel Danieli, synonymous with the splendour and romance of Venice has for generations been the preferred hotel of 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 quality dinner, the like of which you can only find here, before enjoying a Ball with waltzes and group dances led by Dance masters.

**Dress code: costume
*Cost: 450,00 € p.p.