Italy On This Day

Prolific writer had huge influence on the development of religious music Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina was once sacked by St Peter...

Church musician wrote popular madrigals and songs Ruggiero Giovannelli was maestro di cappella at St Peter's for five years Ruggi...

Talented musician served under six popes Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci Cardinal Domenico Bartolucci, director of the Sistine Chapel Ch...