James Bay audience at ROMA SUMMER FEST 23, Auditorium Parco della Musica "Ennio Morricone" in Rome

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Auditorium Parco della Musica

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The hub of Rome's thriving cultural scene and home to Rome's world-class Orchestra dell'Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia (www.santacecilia.it), the Auditorium Parco della Musica is the capital's premier concert venue. Its three concert halls offer superb acoustics and, together with a 3000-seat open-air arena, stage everything from classical music concerts to jazz gigs, public lectures and film screenings.


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