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Bergamo | Donizetti’s hometown

Gaetano Donizetti, was born in Bergamo on November 29th 1797. Bergamo, city with a rich and interesting history started even before the Romans with the Celts, is located not far from Milan in the same metropolitan area, only 30 km away from lakes Como and Iseo and also close to the Alps, which foothills begin right on its north side.

March

Where Vincenzo Bellini meets the Coldplay | Palazzo Biscari in Sicily

If a great composer such as Vincenzo Bellini was born in Sicily it’s also thanks to another great personality of his time, the Prince of Biscari Ignatiu Paternò Castello.

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.

January

Vittorio Grigolo triumphs at the Met

Much applauded at the Royal Opera House in London in the role of Werther directed by Antonio Pappano and alongside Joyce DiDonato and in Les Contes d’Hoffmann, Mr. Grigolo has recently appeared at the Met in New York, in Roméo et Juliette alongside Diana Damrau.

Riccardo Zandonai

Dedicated composer and intelligent conductor Riccardo Zandonai was one of the last Italian operatic master craftsmen.…

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Bergamo | Donizetti’s hometown

Where Vincenzo Bellini meets the Coldplay | Palazzo Biscari in Sicily

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

Vittorio Grigolo triumphs at the Met

Riccardo Zandonai

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