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Pavarotti to Puccini: Italian Opera in the Modern Era
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Pavarotti to Puccini: Italian Opera in the Modern Era

In the grand tapestry of musical history, few nations have left as indelible a mark on the world of opera as Italy. From the soaring arias of Giuseppe Verdi to the breathtaking performances of Luciano Pavarotti, Italy's opera legacy stands as a testament to centuries of artistic brilliance and passion.

Celebrating International Women’s Day in Italy: la Festa della Donna
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Celebrating International Women’s Day in Italy: la Festa della Donna

As March approaches, Italians around the world gear up to celebrate International Women's Day, or as it's known in Italy, the Festa della Donna. This significant day, observed annually on March 8th, holds deep cultural roots and serves as a poignant reminder of the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women's rights.

Pesto Origin
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Pesto Origin

Even though pesto is one of the most well-known icons of Italian food worldwide, not everyone is familiar with the roots and traditions that, in 2018, led to this remarkable sauce being nominated as a UNESCO intangible heritage.

The reasons behind the study of Italian language
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The reasons behind the study of Italian language

Italian is a Romance language based on the fourteenth-century idiom used in the city of Florence. The official language spoken today in the Italian Republic and in the Canton of Ticino in Switzerland is based on the Florentine literary used by the great writers Dante, Petrarca and Boccaccio.