Traditional music, the heartbeat of Italy - L'Italo-Americano
Aug 22, 2023 · In Emilia-Romagna, traditional music is synonymous with liscio, a genre born in the 19th century and often associated with ballroom dancing.The accordion, the clarinet, and the double bass create a sound that is smooth and lively, and an infectious rhythm. Played at local festivals and dances, this music is a celebration of community and camaraderie.
The mysteries and secrets of Castel del Monte - L'Italo-Americano
Aug 2, 2021 · Castel del Monte has a way to charm its visitors. Architecturally unique and historically precious, this medieval dwelling located some 15 miles from Andria and about 50 from Bari, in Apulia, had been constructed in the 13 th century to meet the requests of Frederick II, emperor of the Holy Roman Empire.. Its beauty and, as we will see, its peculiarities, made of it one of the most visited ...
Word of the week: Mannaggia– it seems innocuous, but careful …
Mar 2, 2021 · Italians often use the word mannaggia (mahn-nadj-dja) instead of others they think more offensive. It usually expresses annoyance or spite and can sometimes come in association with other words to create colorful sayings, such as mannaggia la miseria!, which we render in English with “for goodness’ sake” or, quite simply, with “damn.”Very common is also the slightly less acceptable ...
The Masks of the Commedia dell’Arte - L'Italo-Americano
Feb 4, 2020 · During a recent visit to the Museo Teatrale della Scala I admired many antique prints of commedia dell’arte situations. Commedia dell’arte was a theatrical genre that evolved in the latter part of the sixteenth century.
The history of Ferragosto: Italy’s favorite summer day
Aug 10, 2021 · Ferragosto is a typically Italian holiday, that isn’t celebrated anywhere else in the world.While the 15 th of August is honored in Catholic countries as the day of Mary’s Ascension to Heaven, Ferragosto in Italy doesn’t have only a religious meaning, but a historical and socio-cultural one, too. It is, for us, the symbol of summer holidays and, …
Discovering Castel del Monte, Apulia’s Greatest Enigma
Oct 6, 2016 · This is the feeling that one gets already as he/she climbs the way uphill to Castel del Monte. But then, as you finally enter the only gate by way of either of the two monumental staircases on the outside, the view of the inner courtyard presents you with an even greater enigma: you find yourself in a dead end, and the only way out is to look at the octagon-shaped glimpse of blue sky above.
Capodimonte, porcelain fit for a king - L'Italo-Americano
Jan 16, 2024 · Capodimonte porcelain represents a significant chapter in the history of Italian art. Dating back to the mid-18th century and known for its incredibly detailed designs, even the Louvre wanted to showcase its beauty, as demonstrated by the exhibition currently gracing its visitors, which will last until the end of the month.
Queen Margherita of Savoia: royally famous and royally loved
Mar 15, 2022 · Margherita, a name truly fit for a queen.In English, it translates to “daisy,” the simplest but most popular flower. In the kitchen, it’s the name of the queen of pizzas, the pizza Margherita.Before the pizza and, back in her days, more popular than daisies, was the second queen of unified Italy, Regina Margherita di Savoia. Many of you may know she is the namesake of Italy’s most ...
Here’s all you can find in an Italian dish: food, culture, values ...
Nov 21, 2023 · Globally, Italian cuisine has a substantial presence (19%) in the market of traditional restaurants. Within Italy’s borders, these establishments constitute half of all dining options, a statistic that positions Italy as the leading European country in …
The meaning and history of the Italian piazza - L'Italo-Americano
Mar 13, 2023 · In many of our towns and cities, Roman fora continued to fulfill the same role in the Middle Ages, just we no longer used a Latin word for them and, more often than not, churches entered the picture, too, becoming key architectural landmarks.These are the times when the spiritual role – if you pass me the expression – of squares began: often Christian celebrations would spill from churches ...