Gasparo da Salò, one of the earliest and most influential figures in the history of violin making, died on 14 April 1609. Born Gasparo Bertolotti in 1540 in Salò, a town on the shores of Lake Garda in northern Italy, he helped shape the future of string instruments.
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Luciano Ligabue, one of Italy’s most iconic rock stars, was born on this day, March 13, 1960, in Correggio, a small town in the Emilia-Romagna region. Known for his powerful lyrics, distinctive voice, and deep connection to his roots, Ligabue’s influence has extended beyond music.
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Italy’s premier song contest is back at its historic home, the Teatro Ariston in Sanremo, where 29 artists will compete over five nights from 11-15 February 2025.
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British synth-pop band Duran Duran will return to the Sanremo Music Festival, four decades after their 1985 debut.
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Boy George expressed his excitement about headlining Rome’s New Year’s Eve concert on Tuesday night, calling it “great” to be in Rome and highlighting his love of work.
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On 6th August 1619, the gifted singer and composer Barbara Strozzi was baptised in the Cannaregio district of Venice.
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Italian lyricist Franco Migliacci has died at the age of 92, journalist Clemente Mimunsaid via X on Friday.
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The Sanremo Song Festival ended on a high note early Sunday morning despite political rows. Some members of Premier Giorgia Meloni’s rightwing Brothers of Italy (FdI) party called for the decapitation or privatisation of State broadcaster Rai because of a perceived leftwing bias.
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A rare 1679 violin made by renowned Italian craftsman Antonio Stradivari is up for auction next month. The Stradivarius could fetch over €10million.
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The 68th Puccini Summer Festival takes place from 15th July – 27th August 2022 in Torre del Lago. Puccini wrote many of his operas, such as La Boheme, Tosca and Madam Butterfly in the village.
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