Operafestival di Roma continues to perform in the magnificent courtyard of the Palazzo della Sapienza, located in the heart of Rome just a two-minute walk from Piazza Navona. Built in the 15th Century and for nearly 500 years the seat of the original University of Rome, the Palazzo now houses the library of the Senate of the Roman Republic. The famous church, S. Ivo alla Sapienza, built inside the courtyard and designed by Borromini, is considered one of the architectural masterpieces of Rome. The facade of the church provides an ideal scenic background for the opera, and the four-sided courtyard becomes a vibrant acoustical space.

Vocal recitals are given in the beautiful Anglican Church S. Paolo entro le Mura located in central Rome very near the Teatro dell'Opera.

Founded in 1980 by its Artistic Director and Conductor, Francesco Carotenuto, the International Chamber Ensemble made its Rome debut in 1981 under the auspices of the Accademia Filarmonica. Today it annually presents a popular season of summer concerts in Rome prior to its Operafestival season. The orchestra enjoys frequent invitations from many of the most prestigious concert series in Italy and the world. It made its first of six appearances in the United States in 1987 and has since enjoyed tours to Japan, Canada, Russia, England, Finland, Greece, Turkey, Spain, Austria, and Switzerland. The orchestra regularly records for the Italian National Radio/TV network (RAI) and Vatican Radio, has appeared on American, Japanese, and European radio and TV, and has released several compact disks.