I Virtuosi dell'opera di Roma

The Orchestra I Virtuosi dell'opera di Roma was created in 1999 by the cultural association Musica&Musica and it is now recognized as the first example of private concert organization unfunded by public moneys. The founding members goal was to create a musical ensemble prone to perform lyrical opera and for this reason they have selected only the best members of the most prestigious Italian conservatories. From the beginning directed by M° Adriano Melchiorre, famous international director, the Orchestra gets itself noticed in the main Italian and European concerts and festivals. From 2001 the concert seasons of the Orchestra of I Virtuosi dell'opera di Roma are in Rome, mondial capital of "bel canto", and offer every year to thousands of spectators the possibility to be in contact with lyrical opera and its fascinating culture which make it the ambassador of the Italian spirit in the world.