Step Into Italy’s Vineyards: A Hands-On Grape Harvest Experience

As the sun-dappled hills of Italy turn to gold in the crisp air of autumn, a cherished tradition awakens across the countryside: la vendemmia, the grape harvest. Happening from late August through early October, this annual celebration ushers in the harvest season while also embracing the joys of family, the bonds of community, and the […]

UNESCO Honors Opera Singing in Italy

For this edition of Giovanna’s Gems, I wanted to explore an aspect of Italy’s rich cultural heritage that combines history, artistry, and tradition in a living, evolving form. To do this, I asked Siel Agugliaro, a musicologist who studied at the University of Pennsylvania, to share his perspective on Italian opera singing. (Siel is also […]