Carnevale di Venezia 2008: Ballo Tiepolo

Gala Dinner and Ball BALLO TIEPOLO
Palazzo Pisani Moretta
San Polo

Dress Code: Costume

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THE PALACE PISANI - MORETTA

The splendid Palazzo Pisani-Moretta, overlooking the Grand Canal, was erected at the end of the 15th century and is a magnificent example of late gothic architecture.

Several expansions and restorations began in the 18th Century when the last important works which gave it its present day appearance were completed with wonderfully elaborate Baroque decoration inside, is the work of the most outstanding Venetian artists of the 18th Century such as Giambattista Tiepolo, Jacopo Guarana, Gaspare Diziani.

Thanks to the restoration work of the last decade, the re-establishment of its art collections and the recovery of its original antique furnishings, the Pisani Palace has regained the splendour which in past centuries was admired by famous visitors among whom Tzar Paul of Russia, Joséphine Bonaparte and Joseph Il ofAustria.

for the Gala Dinner the palace will be illuminated by hundreds of candles.

THE GALA DINNER AND BALL

"The most glamorous Ball of the Carnival of Venice" (BBC 1).
Our guests will participate to the official Ball of the Venice Carnival, in their historical costumes and will enter in the magic world of the Venetian 18th Century.

Welcome cocktail

Clowns, mimes, artists and jesters welcome the guests who arrive walking from the "calli" of Venice or by gondola through the Gran Canal.

After the welcome cocktail you will be taken by the master of ceremony to your table in the beautiful reception room on the bel étage.

A Dinner served in the baroque style.

In this magical atmosphere will be served a very special dinner prepared by “La Dogaressa”, while you will enjoy the baroque music performed by the L’Offerta musicale” directed by Riccardo Parravicini, opera singers, the mimes of the Comedy of Art, the cat-walk show of the most special allegorical costumes of the Carnival.

Period and modern dances

After dinner a master of dance will lead you to the opening of the Ball, accompanied by an orchestra, with historical group dances (minuets, rondo, badineries) and waltzes while on the ground floor a prestigious modern band will make you dance till the early morning, when hot chocolate and croissants will be served.