Italy On This Day

Entrepreneur who ‘discovered’ the great Giacomo Puccini  Giulio Ricordi took over Casa Ricordi from his father in 1888 Giulio Ricord...

Singer who performed into her 80s and lived to 104 Magda Olivero made her debut in an opera broadcast for radio in 1932 The opera si...

Star of Strictly Come Dancing famous for Argentine Tango Flavia Cacace became a well known face through Strictly Come Dancing The d...

Christmas Day baby became singing beauty Lina Cavalieri was described as 'the world's most beautiful woman' Singer and a...

Success of La Gioconda put musician on map Amilcare Ponchielli composed 11 operas The opera composer Amilcare Ponchielli was born on ...

Death of the musician remembered for Andrea Chenier Umberto Giordano was a contemporary of Mascagni and Puccini, among others Com...