The house where Gaetano Donizetti was born is a 5-story building dating back to the medieval period. The Donizetti family lived in the basement. Purchased by the Municipality of Bergamo in 1925, in 1926 the building was declared a National Monument as it was “of historical interest”. On the occasion of the first centenary of Donizetti’s death (1948), and then in 1973, the basement was restored and opened to the public. In 2007, the Municipality of Bergamo initiated restoration works that led to its complete opening in 2009 and the management being entrusted to the Donizetti Theater Foundation.

The visit includes access to the various historically significant areas of the building in order to provide an overview of the life of the Bergamo composer with references to events related to his teacher Mayr and the theater.

SOUND IMPRESSES
A sound journey through Donizetti’s life.

Impronte Sonore is a sonic journey into the past, into the voices and sounds of the times and places of young Gaetano Donizetti. Through binaural microphone recording, an engaging holophonic narrative has been created, capable of evoking the daily life of a humble 19th-century family and immersing the listener in three-dimensional sound environments.
Impronte Sonore, thanks to its uniqueness compared to a traditional audio guide, accompanies the “user not through sight, but through” hearing. The “application allows customization of the route and visit time. The visitor can thus freely navigate through the contents of the three floors of the birthplace, respectively”“The house where he was born”, “The” Student and the Teacher” and “The Donizetti Theater”.

Visiting information

The house where Gaetano Donizetti was born is a 5-story building dating back to medieval times. The Donizettis lived in the basement. Purchased by the City of Bergamo in 1925, in 1926 the building was declared a National Monument because it was “of historical interest.” On the occasion of the first centenary of Donizetti’s death (1948), and then in 1973, the basement was restored and opened to the public. In 2007, restoration work was initiated by the City of Bergamo, leading to its full opening in 2009 and management entrustment to the Donizetti Theater Foundation.
The tour includes access to the various rooms of historical interest in the building in such a way as to restore an overview of the life of the Bergamasque composer with hints of the events related to his master Mayr and the theater.
SOUND IMPRESSES – A sonic journey through the life of Donizetti
Impronte Sonore is a sonic journey into the past, in the voices and in the noises to the times and places of little Gaetano Donizetti.. By means of binaural microphone recording, an immersive holophonic narrative was created, capable of evoking the everyday life of a humble nineteenth-century family and immersing the listener in three-dimensional sound settings.
Impronte Sonore, due to its peculiarity compared to a traditional audio guide, accompanies the user not by sight, but by hearing. The application makes it possible to customize the route and time of the visit. The visitor can thus freely navigate through the contents of the three floors of the birth house, respectively “The House Where He Was Born,” “The Pupil and the Master,” and “The Donizetti Theater.”
More information
Visit duration: 20 minutes
Contact:
–Monday to Friday: 035.4160618
– Sunday: 035.5296711
biglietteria@fondazioneteatrodonizetti.org (Tuesday to Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
Location:
Via Borgo Canale, 14
24129 – Bergamo (BG)

Opening

Gaetano Donizetti’s Birthplace is Open for Visits on Sundays from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM and from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM.

Prices

CHRISTMAS HOUSE Full Reduced
Audiotour with device rental
€ 5,00
€ 4,00
Simple visit
€ 3,00
€ 2,00
Reduction
– Children up to and including 10 years of age
– Over 65
– Subscribers to the Foundation’s seasons and festivals
– Students of theater and music schools and the Bergamo Conservatory
– Handicapped persons proven by certification (min. 75%)
Complimentary
– Children up to and including 5 years old
– Licensed guides
Those eligible for the reduced price must show certification (e.g., ID card, card, etc.) at the entrance that they meet the requirements for the reduction.

To make reservations or get more information:

Ticket office
Phone 035.4160601/602/603
E-mail biglietteria@fondazioneteatrodonizetti.org
Open Tuesday through Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.