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July

Donizetti | The Romantic epitome

At the beginning of his carrier, Donizetti writes mainly for the small theatres in Venice. Every new work by the young maestro was welcomed and praised by the press, as an original new development of Rossini’s style. Anna Bolena and L’Elisir d’Amore both premiered in Milan on librettos by Felice Romani, finally launched Donizetti as one of the most prominent European opera composers. These two masterpieces are the first of a list of milestones written by Donizetti that mark the history of romantic Italian theatre.

14
July

From Jesi to Palermo | On the traces of Frederick II of Swabia

Frederick II was one of the most fascinating figure in medieval history. His power was immense: King of Sicily and Jerusalem, Emperor of the Romans, King of Italy and Germany. His kingdom extended from the northern sea to Sicily and, on the east, to Israel and Lebanon.

28
March

Bologna | A setting for Cimarosa’s Il matrimonio segreto

Giovanni Bertati sets The Secret Marriage in Bologna not without a reason: Bologna is historically a wealthy city, hometown for enterprising bourgeois engaged in commerce and industry. The city is famous for its towers and long arcades, for the beautiful well-preserved historic centre, one of the largest in Italy. Well renowned is also Bologna strong culinary tradition.

10
December

Music Therapy | Opera Singer turned neuroscientist uses Music as medicine for Dementia, Autism and More.

We usually think of music as entertainment, but in the ancient world, music was often considered a form of medicine. Over the past few decades, scientists have rediscovered music’s healing abilities, and studies have shown that music can effectively treat conditions such as schizophrenia, depression, chronic pain, Parkinson’s, PTSD, autism, help stroke patients recover, and more.

The Diva and Bagnacavallo | Ebe Stignani

The Diva and Bagnacavallo | Ebe Stignani

History of Italian Opera Itineraries Places off the beaten track Singers and conductors Things to see
When the diva is a mezzo Romantic opera brought at the centre of the stage sopranos, heroines of every love…
Sara Filippini 5th July 2017
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Vittorio Grigolo triumphs at the Met

Vittorio Grigolo triumphs at the Met

Opera World Singers and conductors
Vittorio Grigolo, one of the today favorite tenors on the stages worldwide Vittorio Grigolo, thanks to his voice and stage…
Sara Filippini 16th January 2017
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Pesaro | Pavarotti’s “Buen retiro”
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Pesaro | Pavarotti’s “Buen retiro”

Opera World Places off the beaten track Singers and conductors
A longlasting relation The relation between Pesaro and Luciano Pavarotti will live on. His family announced that…
Sara Filippini 21st January 2016
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Remembering Claudio Abbado
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Remembering Claudio Abbado

Opera World Singers and conductors
Who is Claudio Abbado? According to a survey carried out by the Classic Voice magazine in…
Sara Filippini 20th January 2016
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Riccardo Zandonai
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Riccardo Zandonai

Composers and librettists History of Italian Opera Singers and conductors Verismo and twilight
Dedicated composer and intelligent conductor Riccardo Zandonai was one of the last Italian operatic master craftsmen.…
Sara Filippini 30th December 2015
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Castenaso | Rossini marries Colbran in a sanctuary
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Castenaso | Rossini marries Colbran in a sanctuary

Composers and librettists Places off the beaten track Singers and conductors Things to see
The little sanctuary of “Our Lady of the Pilar” The tower of the little Sanctuary of…
Sara Filippini 20th December 2015
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We aim to give active independent travellers with an interest for music and opera, first hand info and practical suggestion to combine places off the beaten track with the more appealing productions. From the Alps to Sicily we offer the opportunity to choose the personal experience you want to live in the country of music, because there's more than that in Italy. But there's no better place in the world for opera.
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