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A Century of Art Thefts

Posted on May 5, 2016 by babbityjean

An immense artistic heritage valued around 5 billion euros is irretrievably lost every year.  It is the profitable black market of art.  The most sought after masterpieces are those of Picasso and Van Gogh, but the most famous thefts are … Continue reading →

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Musicisti nel metrò: Una carriera dura

Posted on April 28, 2016 by babbityjean

L’Adagio e la Fuga dalla prima Sonata per violino (1720) di Johann Sebastian Bach è una delle composizioni per violino più difficili mai scritte.  Era così innovativa e sconcertante che Bach morì trent’anni dopo senza che nessun editore si fosse … Continue reading →

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Musicians in the subway: A tough career

Posted on April 28, 2016 by babbityjean

 The Adagio and the Fugue of the first Sonata for violin (1720) of Johann Sebastian Bach is one of the most difficult works ever written for violin (so I’m told).  It was so innovative and puzzling that Bach died 30 … Continue reading →

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