Category Archives: Musica

The Gourmet Musician

Posted on March 15, 2018 by babbityjean

As Opera Santa Barbara presents “The Barber of Seville” on the 150th anniversary of the composer’s death, it is a fitting time to reflect on the life of Gioacchino Rossini (1792 – 1868), a popular composer of many operas and … Continue reading →

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In Paradiso: La Musica e Il Vino

Posted on January 26, 2017 by babbityjean

Tra le colline ondeggianti della Toscana, all’interno della provincia di Siena, vi si trova il comune di Montalcino.  In passato, la zona era relativamente povera, ma il declino di Montalcino è stato invertito dalla popolarità del famoso vino, il Brunello … Continue reading →

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In Paradise: Music and Wine

Posted on January 26, 2017 by babbityjean

In the rolling hills of Tuscany within the province of Siena is the town of Montalcino.  Formerly on hard economic times, Montalcino’s decline was reversed by the popularity of the town’s famous wine, Brunello di Montalcino, made from the sangiovese … Continue reading →

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