Italy On This Day

Fascinating stories from each day of the year about the people and events that have shaped the culture and history of Italy

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Showing posts with label Luigi Illica. Show all posts
30 January 2026

Ferdinando Fontana – journalist and playwright

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Prolific writer produced the words for Puccini’s early operas  Ferdinando Fontana (left), with Puccini in a photograph taken in around 1885 ...
18 September 2018

Alberto Franchetti - opera composer

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Caruso sang his arias on first commercial record in 1902 Alberto Franchetti enjoyed his peak years in terms of popular success around ...
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