The following is a guest post by Michael Talbot (University of Liverpool, Department of Music, Emeritus): Regular Dresden-watchers will be aware of the ambitious project “Die Notenbestände der Dresdner Hofkirche und der Königlichen Privat-Musikaliensammlung aus der Zeit der sächsisch-polnischen Union” supported by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG), which was brought to a successful conclusion in 2016. [...]
Many years ago, as a kid living in Italy, I remember seeing copies of Holiday magazine on my parent's coffee table. The colorful covers enticed me to enjoy the photos and dream. It was those magazines, the evocation of exotic places to visit, that started this never satisfied yearning and desire to travel; to feel [...]
In late December, Mark Smith, Owner of Private Italy Tours, was invited to an interview on a national travel show, Speaking of Travel. Marilyn Ball, who is the creator of the show, was the host. Marilyn Ball - Speaking of Travel The interview (link below) covers some current topics of interest to travelers [...]
Join Francesco Lombardo, noted artist from Western North Carolina, on an incredible eight-day drawing workshop in the heart of Florence.
We are pleased to share this brief introductory video regarding our 2020 Season. With the addition of an incredible twelve day exploration of the province of Puglia in the Fall of 2020, we now offer six distinct and unique itineraries across various regions of Italy. Our accommodations on the Puglia tour are in a beautiful [...]
Harry Cochrane DECEMBER 4, 2019 NOTE: I wish to thank Harry Cochrane, staff writer for The Florentine English Newspaper in Florence, for the access to his article. Late October saw the official opening of the new Mercato delle Pulci, or flea market, in largo Annigoni. Nearly four years have passed since the stalls were moved [...]
Our small group tours of Veneto, Venice, and Tuscany provides guests with unforgettable encounters with the rich culture of these unique regions of Italy.
On a recent Sunday afternoon, I drive south out of Florence into the spectacular hills of the Val d'Orcia south of Siena. This area of Tuscany is sparse and wide; recently plowed fields the color of burnt umber undulate across a countryside of dreams. The quintessential vision of Tuscany unfolds before me. Cypress tree lined [...]
Umbria, the very heart of Italy, is little known to many visitors. Our trip begins with transfers from Rome directly to our villa in the hills of central Umbria.
Puglia is probably the most surprising of Italy’s regions. The Illyric and Italic civilizations initially inhabited this area as early as 40,000 years ago; however, the Greeks, beginning in the 8th Century BC, created the first large settlements along the coast.