2023年8月22日 · In Emilia-Romagna, traditional music is synonymous with liscio, a genre born in the 19th century and often associated with ballroom dancing.The accordion, the clarinet, and the double bass create a sound that is smooth and lively, and an infectious rhythm. Played at local festivals and dances, this music is a celebration of community and camaraderie.

2024年12月3日 · Fibonacci (fi – son – of Bonacci), born as Leonardo of Pisa in 1175, was a mathematician whose contributions laid the groundwork for modern mathematics and forever changed the way numbers were understood and used in Europe. As the son of a merchant, he grew up in a world of commerce and travel: his father’s work in Bugia (modern-day Béjaïa, Algeria) exposed Fibonacci to the Hindu ...

2024年12月24日 · Farther south, the zampognari, or bagpipers, bring the sounds of the Christmas season to the regions of Abruzzo and Sicily.Traditionally shepherds, the zampognari descend from the mountains to perform in towns and villages, their haunting melodies filling the air with festive cheer. The zampogna, a bagpipe crafted from goat or sheep hides, and the ciaramella, a woodwind instrument, are central ...

2024年12月24日 · Composed in 1898, ’O Sole Mio is among the most iconic songs to emerge from Italy. Its creation was a collaborative effort between Giovanni Capurro, a poet and journalist, and Eduardo di Capua, a composer.Capurro’s lyrics paint a vivid picture of a beautiful sunny day, a metaphor for love, hope, and longing, and an image …

2021年8月2日 · Castel del Monte has a way to charm its visitors. Architecturally unique and historically precious, this medieval dwelling located some 15 miles from Andria and about 50 from Bari, in Apulia, had been constructed in the 13 th century to meet the requests of Frederick II, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.. Its beauty and, as we will see, its peculiarities, made of it one of the most visited ...

2020年2月4日 · During a recent visit to the Museo Teatrale della Scala I admired many antique prints of commedia dell’arte situations. Commedia dell’arte was a theatrical genre that evolved in the latter part of the sixteenth century.

2024年10月1日 · Yet, the Dante Alighieri Society is not a self-referential institution. On the contrary, it actively works to promote the La Bella Lingua beyond Italy’s borders.This mission is enshrined in Article 1 of its Charter: “To protect and spread the Italian language and culture worldwide, rekindling the spiritual ties of Italians abroad with their homeland and fostering love and appreciation for ...

2024年12月17日 · Italy’s regional cultural diversity means that the country’s traditions, food and, indeed, way of speaking are manifold. Such variety also influences its Christmas traditions, with each region celebrating the festive season with unique customs and, indeed, expressions and words.This linguistic variety stems from Italy’s complex history of regionalism and foreign dominations, which ...

2025年1月1日 · The new year is just around the corner and, for many, it is customary to reflect on their achievements and experiences. In Italian, the term resoconto (rai-soh-cohn-toh) aptly delivers the meaning of this practice.. Derived from the combination of reso (past participle of rendere, meaning “to render” or “to give”) and conto (“account” or …

2024年3月12日 · The ninth edition of the Filming Italy Los Angeles festival, created and directed by Tiziana Rocca, Agnus Dei, and in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles, took place, as usual, just before the Oscars, from February 26 to 29, 2024.“We saw a tremendous turnout over the four live evenings,” Tiziana Rocca shared. The event featured numerous guests and artists from ...