You and your partner will lose yourselves in the heartbreaking romance of a breathtaking operatic performance during your stay in famously romantic Italy or magnificent Vienna

If music be the food of love, play on. Those famous words will ring beautifully true for you and your partner as you add a touch of classic romance to your holiday with a trip to the opera. First timers and seasoned opera-goers alike are moved to tears by the exquisite tones of these musical masterpieces, and you’ll find it hard not to reach for each other’s hand under cover of the dark theatre as the emotion of the song sweeps you away.

Italy is as famous for opera as its mouth-watering cuisine, and lovers holidaying in the romantic capital of the world will delight in a mesmerising performance. The peaceful hamlet of Torre del Lago is the birthplace of world famous composer Puccini, and in July a festival is held celebrating his work. If you’re staying in nearby Viareggio, Lucca, Pisa or Florence, make sure you visit this charming little town and take in a selection of Puccini’s operas, performed on a stage set by a sparkling lake.

Another Italian operatic event not to be missed in the summer months is the world famous Verona Opera Festival, where you and your partner can watch a stunning performance under a star studded sky in the renowned Roman amphitheatre.

Elsewhere in Europe, Vienna is a romantic paradise, with its magnificent architecture, lavishly decorated concert halls and friendly little cafes. But perhaps most tempting of all is the Vienna State Opera House, a spectacular structure that guests at the Hotel Bristol can admire from their balcony. And if you can tear yourself away from the hotel’s grand marble floors, ornate ceilings and crystal chandeliers, don’t miss the chance to see a breathtaking performance that’s sure to stir passion in you both.

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Article added 08 April 2010

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