Category Archives: Abitudini

Another Food Fight: This Time “Carbonara-Gate”

Posted on May 13, 2016 by babbityjean

First there was “amatriciana-gate” after a prominent chef in Italy dared to put garlic in the sauce of the adored pasta.  Then another famous Italian chef committed a crime when he put butter in pasta al pesto.  Then the Brits … 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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