Category Archives: Lombardia

I suoni di silenzio

Posted on February 28, 2019 by babbityjean

Nei secoli XVII e XVIII, i più celebrati liutai di tutti i tempi lavoravano a Cremona in Italia.  I nomi di Amati, Guarneri, e soprattutto Stradivari definiscono l’eccellenza nella costruzione di strumenti a corde e l’apice della produzione sonora.  Come … Continue reading →

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The Sounds of Silence

Posted on February 28, 2019 by babbityjean

In the 17thand 18thcenturies, the most famous luthiers of all time worked in Cremona, Italy.  The names Amati, Guarneri, and especially Stradivari connote excellence in instrument making and the pinnacle of sound production.  But how Antonio Stradivari and the other … Continue reading →

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The Sidewalk Nuisance

Posted on February 14, 2019 by babbityjean

Walking down city streets used to be an obstacle course. Instead of admiring the architecture or shop windows, you had to watch where you were walking or you would take home a little gift on the bottom of your shoe.  … Continue reading →

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