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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10 June 2025

Bruno Bartoletti – operatic conductor

Florentine maestro conquered hearts in Chicago Bruno Bartoletti spent more than 50 years at Lyric Opera Chicago as conductor and artistic di...

9 June 2025

9 June

The Maestà of Duccio Masterpiece influenced the course of Italian art history A magnificent altarpiece by the artist Duccio di Buoninsegna w...

8 June 2025

8 June

Beatrice Portinari – Dante’s inspiration Florentine beauty was immortalised in verse Beatrice ‘Bice’ di Folco Portinari, who has been identi...

7 June 2025

7 June

Gaetano Berenstadt – operatic castrato Italian-born performer who specialised in roles created by Handel Gaetano Berenstadt, an alto castrat...

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