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Sun-Moon

(98 posts)
Sat Jun 29, 2024, 10:03 PM Jun 2024

Supporting the Arts

I’m a proud Aunt of a tenor who will be traveling to Italy for a few weeks to study and sing. He is so excited to have this opportunity. Has anyone been to ISCHIA, ITALY and recommend places to see?

Thank you for any information you’d like to share.

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Supporting the Arts (Original Post) Sun-Moon Jun 2024 OP
Dunno, but found this. elleng Jun 2024 #1
Thank you! Sun-Moon Jun 2024 #2
Polling the family. Two grandparents came from Ischia. usonian Jun 2024 #3
'que bonito!!! elleng Jun 2024 #4
Indeed a small world! Sun-Moon Jun 2024 #5
You're welcome! Itinerary below. usonian Jun 2024 #6
I'm truly appreciative Usonian, Sun-Moon Jun 2024 #7

usonian

(14,104 posts)
3. Polling the family. Two grandparents came from Ischia.
Sat Jun 29, 2024, 11:09 PM
Jun 2024

Small world.

Listening to opera right now.

https://live365.com/station/Bianco-s-Opera-Lounge-a27807. 🤡 (Pagliacci)

All other times,
https://www.wqxr.org/streams/
Operavore stream. ❤️

CIAO!

Sun-Moon

(98 posts)
5. Indeed a small world!
Sun Jun 30, 2024, 06:34 AM
Jun 2024

Thank you for polling your family Usonian. Speaking of small worlds by you listening to Pagliacci- I was able to see my nephew perform this opera in New Mexico.
I love when he sings this opera.

Just recently I saw him perform Puccini’s ‘Il Tabarro In Knoxville with Marble City Opera. It was staged outdoors by a lake. A different and wonderful experience.

Thank you for sharing the above links.

I wish I was more tech savvy so I could paste links correctly ( per DU standards )about my nephew to share. (Did I mention I was Proud Aunt? LOL) I will have to learn soon.

Thank you again.

usonian

(14,104 posts)
6. You're welcome! Itinerary below.
Sun Jun 30, 2024, 09:13 AM
Jun 2024

First, DU's software does not render many links properly. In that case, you have to use the link tool (two links in a chain). Select text, click on the tool, and paste the URL.

My cousin, an artist and author, sent the following.

. Take a boat tour around the island (last time I was there, they were only in Italian and German). It’s amazing to see the how this volcanic island just pushed itself out of the water
. Visit Castello Aragonese. Walk the causeway from Ischia Porto. Maybe find a guide.
. Visit Forio and its beautiful little Chiese del Soccorso
. If you’re adventurous, have a mud bath and massage
. Visit a beach or two
. Walk around the port at sunset
You can take a public bus that circumnavigates the island. It’s a cheap way to get around, and you get to see more than the average tourist.

https://www.ischiareview.com/

https://www.senseofspencer.com/stories/travel-guide-ischia

https://www.ischia.it/en/island-with-a-view

https://www.savoringitaly.com/ischia-italy/

https://www.infoischia.com/chiesa-del-soccorso/ (in Italian)

--- Che bonanza! ---

In gratitude, I'd like to mention her book Italianità: Contemporary Art Inspired by the Italian Immigrant Experience

More about it here: https://italianita-art.com/italianit---the-book

This is not a solicitation to buy, per DU rules, Ma acquista se vi piace

And, as Sean Bianco, of "At the Opera", linked previously, says: "keep opera in your heart."

Sun-Moon

(98 posts)
7. I'm truly appreciative Usonian,
Sun Jun 30, 2024, 10:38 AM
Jun 2024

Of the itinerary and your cousins insights.

Thank you both with all my heart.

Also thank you on the tips on posting links. 😊

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