‘Rhapsody in Blue’ at the Baths of Caracalla

Baths of Caracalla

Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM

Access to the performance is included with the purchase of the entrance ticket to the site.

After over a thousand years, water, the foundational and vital element of all thermal facilities, returns to the Baths of Caracalla with the Water Mirror: a contemporary architectural intervention promoted by the Special Superintendence of Rome, directed by Daniela Porro.

The project, born from the collaboration of Mirella Serlorenzi, site director, with architect Hannes Peer, evokes the suggestions of the thermal environments with mists, jets, and plays of light that will evoke the ancient Baths. Added to this is the reflection of the archaeological architectures in the Water Mirror, which invites contemplation parallel to the immersive experience.

On Saturday, April 13th, at 4:00 PM, the Aterballetto Company will dance at the Baths of Caracalla for the inauguration of the Water Mirror. On stage for the occasion, in its Roman premiere, Rhapsody in Blue, choreographed by Iratxe Ansa and Igor Bacovich, created for the centenary of George Gershwin’s score.

The show, realized in collaboration with Electa and programmed at the Baths of Caracalla thanks to an initial idea by Cristiano Leone, artistic consultant for cultural activities on-site, will be presented in double performance, at 4:00 PM and 5:30 PM.
Access to the performance is with the entrance ticket to the site.

Published On: 10 April 2024