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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19 January 2016

Il trovatore – opera

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Verdi masterpiece is regularly performed all over the world   One of the most successful operas composed by Giuseppe Verdi, Il trovato...
18 January 2016

Alfonso Ferrabosco the elder – musician

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Court composer could have supplied information as well as music Alfonso Ferrabosco, the composer who first introduced the madrigal to Eng...
17 January 2016

Guidobaldo I – Duke of Urbino

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Military leader  headed a cultured court Guidobaldo da Montefeltro, who was to become Duke of Urbino, was born on this day in Gubbio in 1...
16 January 2016

Arturo Toscanini - conductor

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Talented musician had unexpected career change World famous orchestra conductor Arturo Toscanini died on this day in 1957. Arturo To...
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