It's a gimmick for sure, but the Scuola Grande dei Carmini provides a sumptuous backdrop for classical concerts performed in masks and 18th-century costumes. Vivaldi's Four Seasons is a regular, and the instrumentalists are often joined by opera singers and ballet dancers.
Musica in Maschera
Venice
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