You’ll step into San Vidal church for a live baroque concert with Interpreti Veneziani, surrounded by centuries-old art and candlelit atmosphere. Hear Vivaldi and Mozart played on period instruments while you sit beneath Carpaccio’s masterpiece — an evening where Venice feels close and timeless at once.
We slipped into the Church of San Vidal just as the last bit of sunlight was catching on the old stones outside — you could hear the canal traffic fading behind the thick doors. Inside, it was all hush and a faint smell of wood polish, and I remember my friend nudging me to look up at Carpaccio’s painting above the altar. It’s huge, but somehow you don’t notice it right away because everyone’s quietly finding their seats, flipping through the concert program, whispering in Italian or German or something else I couldn’t place. The whole place felt like it was holding its breath.
Then Interpreti Veneziani came out — no big announcement, just a nod from one of them and they started tuning. Our local guide earlier had told us these musicians are sort of legends here, and I could see why after about thirty seconds. They played Vivaldi’s “The Four Seasons” first (I know, predictable, but honestly? Hearing it here is different), and there were these moments where the violin would just hang in the air between those old paintings and that organ from 1833 across the room. I kept noticing how everyone around me sat so still — except for one little girl near the aisle who kept swinging her feet under her chair. Made me smile.
I didn’t expect to get goosebumps during Mozart’s “A Little Night Music,” but something about being in Venice at night with strangers all listening together just got to me. The acoustics really do something to your chest — you feel every note. Afterward, people lingered by the door talking softly about their favorite parts (I overheard someone say Piazzetta’s work looked different by candlelight). I left thinking about how music and art kind of melt together in this city, especially when you’re not rushing anywhere. Still think about that sound echoing off stone as we walked back out into the Venetian dark.
The concert is held at Church of San Vidal (Chiesa di San Vidal) in Venice.
The ensemble performs works by Vivaldi, Mozart, Handel, Bach, and others.
Yes, your ticket includes a concert program for the evening.
Yes, Church of San Vidal is wheelchair accessible for visitors.
Yes, children can attend but must be accompanied by an adult.
Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller inside.
If you’re staying outside Venice and visiting for the day on certain dates, a €5 access fee may apply. Check cda.ve.it for details.
The exact duration isn’t specified but expect an evening-length classical concert experience.
Your evening includes entry to Church of San Vidal for an Interpreti Veneziani baroque music concert plus a printed program listing composers like Vivaldi and Mozart — all set among historic Venetian art and architecture right in central Venice.
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