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The transition between 18th and 19th century in Opera

Opera, until then the favourite entertainment of aristocracy and educated classes, was going to change radically as a consequence of the French revolution. In the three decades of the rise and fall of Napoleon, opera social function changed completely and irrevocably.

Pesaro | Pavarotti’s “Buen retiro”

The house has an unbeatable location. Situated halfway up the hill that gradually becomes mountain, the San Bartolo – the only high stretch of coast on the Adriatic sea along with Trieste and Ancona – it faces a large bay. A lush vegetation surrounds the white building from early spring to late autumn. During summer it provides a shelter from the heat of the blazing sun and also from the curious eyes of the bathers crowding the beach – mainly locals as this is not a trendy beach; it’s simply a nice place -. Vegetation could not, however, shield the sounds. So, in the years gone by, it was quite common for people lying on the beach – including me – to hear the Maestro’s powerful voice singing a piece or some musical charade. It was quite something!

IL VIAGGIO DI ROBERTO | Roberto’s journey – from Ravenna to Auschwitz

On October 16, 1943 Roberto and his father were imprisoned in Milan. Two months later the 6th of December they were loaded like cattle in the same coach with other 64 people and left from the infamous platform 21 of Milan train station for a one way journey.

Italian Opera the April monthly program

Italian Opera the April monthly program of main events in the most famous Italian theaters and festivals. Don’t waste time and plan your visit to Italy now, a great choice of amazing performances is at hand, wherever you are in these days!

Bergamo | Donizetti’s hometown

History of Italian Opera Places off the beaten track The romantic era

The birth of Gaetano Donizetti Gaetano Donizetti, was born in Bergamo on November 29th 1797, fifth child…

Jesi | Wine and Music | Pergolesi and Spontini

Composers and librettists Places off the beaten track

Jesi, Giovanni Battista Pergolesi hometown Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was born in 1710 in

Rigoletto in Mantua | Palazzo Te, the pleasure palace

Cities Operas Places off the beaten track Things to see

What is Rigoletto it about? This sounds like a simple question, which could be answered by telling the story of the…

Lugo di Romagna | A hidden gem at the heart of Emilia Romagna

Itineraries Places off the beaten track Things to see

A more authentic and original touristic experience

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

Places off the beaten track Things to see

The town of Jesi, birthplace of emperor Frederick II of Swabia Jesi, home town to…

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…

Where Vincenzo Bellini meets the Coldplay | Palazzo Biscari in Sicily

About Itineraries Places off the beaten track

Vincenzo Bellini and the Prince of Biscari, two great Sicilians If a great composer such as Vincenzo Bellini was born…

Donizetti | Elisir d’Amore and the magic of Italian borghi

History of Italian Opera Operas Places off the beaten track The romantic era

Donizetti’s full mastery of the comic style. L’Elisir d’amore is the first opera in which Donizetti…

Catania | Bellini the Sicilian

History of Italian Opera Places off the beaten track The romantic era

Bellini’s “volcanic” character Francesco Florimo, his lifetime friend, described Bellini as “a pure, sweet, grateful, modest…

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…