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SoNoRo Arezzo 2017 Concerti di Musica da Camera

6/9/2017

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Me, Mr Obama and @borgofinocchieto

5/18/2017

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As a good Tuscan native, I have a good sense of humor, and I like to laugh and joke around; so, unfortunately, the only connection between me and the former US President  was my visit at @Borgo Finocchieto few months ago.
 
Thanks to @lecollectionist, www.lecollectionist.com ,a luxury agency who rents professionally-inspected, stunning villas around the world, I was  asked to inspect Borgo Finochieto for  their portfolio.
 
I can say I had a fantastic day in a magical place; it’s truly heaven on earth. And I totally understand why Barack and his wife Michelle  chose the Borgo as their Tuscan retreat.

 
The manager and his wife are  really separate the Borgo from any of the other similar places  I’ve been.  I feel so privileged to have visited another ‘small world’ of Tuscan beauty!
 
And I cannot wait for future inspections!
 
p.s. I wish I could have caught a glimpse of the former US President -:))

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MY TRAVELERS TIPS SHEET

5/3/2017

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There are a thousand of reasons why you may wish to travel to Tuscany, from the love of history to the love of good food or to look up family and even the desire to learn a new language
Perfetto !
How about making an exciting trip, enjoying Tuscany in a different way, by connecting with our region and country in an authentic way.
Have you thought about doing an Italian language courses at: www.culturaitalianaarezzo.it- becoming an avid student of Italian history and culture, having a story to share about every venue you visit and a phrase for every part of this journey.
Or tasting wines and delicious dishes.
Spend your vacation in inspiring surroundings, eating nutritious, home made food, walking through breathtaking Italian scenery or enjoying a calming massage, all mixed in with daily yoga classes.
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Yoga is not Italian and it is not English either – so there would not even be as much of a language barrier as you might think.  If you are interested in doing Yoga in an Italian studio. The word Yoga” is pronounced the same in Italian as it is in English
One deserves to live life to their best, joyfully and peacefully.  Yoga helps you to identify and empower what is naturally best for you, transforming your work, relationships and general experience of life including your health, to their optimal state and functioning.
 
An unforgettable Tuscan holiday awaits you!
with @yourtuscanyconsultant www.paoladejuliis.com


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Arezzo: The city where Italy’s past reigns by Dinah Hatch

3/17/2017

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EVERYONE knows Tuscany, darling, and everyone knows the grandiose city of Florence
And yet only 50 miles from this mighty collection of galleries and museums is a fine Italian city that many have never even heard of.
The capital of the province of the same name, Arezzo always seems blissfully untouched, despite it being the home of the biggest artistic draw in the region.
Here Piero della Francesca’s vast Legend of the True Cross frescoes are viewed, 25 people at a time, in the cool semi-darkness of the imperious Basilica di San Francesco
Art lover or not, though, you’ll fall for this historic Etruscan city. From the hilltop park that visitors encounter on arrival, sandwiched between a crumbling Medici fortress and a cool, peaceful Duomo, down through the cobbled streets lined with specialist food shops, enotecas and restaurants to the giant sloping Piazza Grande (a Disneyesque mix of towers, palazzos and churches) you will be seduced

We arrived at the height of a blazing summer and were plunged straight into history.
It was the Saracen Joust Festival when teams from the city’s varied districts take on each other, a bit like an armoured version of West Side Story, in the Piazza Grande.
The battles have been staged here, for centuries, a grand medieval square behind the 13th-century Romanesque Santa Maria della Pieve Church.
The multi-coloured banners fluttering from the lances and plumed helmets of the riders we witnessed would have been the very same sight that greeted visiting dignitaries back in the Middle Ages.
I bet the coconut and Nutella ice cream wasn’t as good then.
After the heat of battle under a southern Mediterranean sun (my husband is ginger and it was 35 degrees), it was deeply satisfying to retreat to Villa I Gigli, a slice of holiday heaven high above the city in the heart of the Podere di Pomaio winery.
Built to face the gentle green escarpments and Italian cypresses that lead downwards to Arezzo, our digs were a distinctly five-star affair – all fat sofas in smart fabrics, heavy, squat wooden tables and high-end kitchen appliances

From the terrace, sipping the winery’s fi nest chianti, we could still hear the distant cheers and applause from the jousting on the breeze as the dazzling sun finally dipped.
We cooled off in the pool then emerged, starving after a day packed with duelling and drama, to be greeted by the winery’s owner, Iacopo Rossi, holding forth a giant homemade lasagne and freshly-baked focaccia. Our very own knight in shining armour.

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Meet Great Communicators: Paola De Juliis

1/4/2017

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I call it the “Relationship Quotient.”  Good Communications revolve around Good Relationships. The better your communications, the deeper you can forge your relationships.  The stronger your relationships, the more effective your communications can become.  And around and around it goes.  It’s a powerful spiral.
One of the first people I met in Italy is, to me, a shining example of this.  Her name is Paola De Juliis and she is quite simply an expert in all things Tuscan: Your Tuscany Concierge. 

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She found us our first home in Arezzo’s countryside, complete with a sparkling swimming pool. She also negotiated our deal for our current palazzo home in the city’s centro storico, or historic center.  Paola has her finger on the pulse of practically every home, apartment, villa and country cottage in this region of Tuscany. 

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But, even more than real estate, Paola manages experiences for visitors.  For instance, I have been fortunate to accompany Paola as she led a behind-the-scene-tour of an exclusive mountain-village gelateria (yes, that means a place that makes Italy’s famous gelato!) – along with Lulu, who was more than happy to taste the delicious recipes that have won several national awards. I’ve enjoyed chamber music festivals that Paola has helped organize, I have eaten some wonderfully authentic Italian meals at the comfortable homes of her friends, and I have attended gala-like parties at incredible Tuscan villas with some of the area’s most affluent and influential residents (and one with a rather flirty priest, but that’s another story).

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Paola also helped organize my book-launch party here in Arezzo last spring which brought out over a hundred people, including the president of the Women’s Business Chamber as well as the mayor himself, who has now become a friend, Giuseppe Fanfani. How does Paola successfully manage all these diverse activities? The simple answer is because she knows everybody in town. But it’s more complex than that.  It’s one thing to “know” someone, it’s another thing entirely to invest time to learn about that someone’s family, their health, their interests.  It takes time and effort to form a relationship – to show you really care. And, that “Relationship Quotient” is what makes Paola successful.  She takes time to care.

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If you’re planning a visit to Tuscany, for work or pleasure, it’s my pleasure to introduce you to Paola De Juliis. You’re also welcome to contact her through Facebook or her website.  Tell her Gina sent you!
Ciao!
Till next time,
Baci, Gina 

(this is a reblog from "Gina London's Little Adventures" blog / for the entire article click here)

[Copyright. Gina London 2014. All Rights Reserved.]

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The Sound of SoNoRo AREZZO

7/14/2015

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The concert may be over, but we can still enjoy the music.
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Antique Hunting in Tuscany, Italy - La Fiera Antiquaria in Arezzo

7/3/2015

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Gianni Brunacci photographer.
The monthly antiques market/flea market with its 500 exhibitors and about 100 little shops open all year round during the first weekend of the month, is, since 1968, an added incentive to visit this art-laden city of Arezzo--right in the heart of Tuscany. The antique market takes advantage of the extraordinary scenery of Piazza San Francesco, Piazza Grande, and the Logge del Vasari. The stalls spread over the cobbled-stone side alleys and squares across the historical center, with a backdrop of ancient stone buildings. The influx of Italians and tourists alike, filling the streets of the bustling open-air market, transform the character of the city for the two days of the antique market/flea market.

Gianni Brunacci photographer.
Gianni Brunacci photographer.
Gianni Brunacci photographer.
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SoNoRo AREZZO - Full schedule for June 23-27, 2015

6/10/2015

 

Attend one or all of these exquisite chamber music events. Contact me to set up your VIP experience.

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CONCERTO I  Martedi, 23 giugno, ore 21:00 
loc. Teatro Vasariano, Piazza del Praticino
CONCERTO II  Giovedi, 25 giugno, ore 21:00 
loc. Museo Casa Petrarca
CONCERTO III  Venerdi, 26 giugno, ore 20:00
loc. Villa Maggi
CONCERTO IV  Sabato, 27 giugno, ore 21:00
loc. Teatro Vasariano, Piazza del Praticino
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Giostra del Saracino - a celebration of the history of Arezzo

6/9/2015

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It's time for the start of the Giostra del Saracino! Every June and September in the city of Arezzo, the four quarters of the city send their best jousting teams to Piazza Grande in a celebration of the history of Arezzo that dates back to the Middle Ages.

Travel back in time as you are surrounded by the ancient stone walls of the historical center donning the vibrant colors of each neighborhood flag, with hundreds of people in medieval costumes and dozens of horses, punctuated by the sound of trumpets.

To attend the events of the Giostra is to further understand the city of Arezzo. You will never see the city the same. As you stroll the alley ways and streets and see the proudly displayed flags and meet the local people, you will see what it means to have the spirit of the aretini.
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Opening doors to Arezzo's most exquisite properties

5/29/2015

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Behind the shuttered windows, the iron gates, beyond the cypress lined paths, there is another world--a secret garden filled with rich history, architecture, and period art. These are the places I find and  prepare to open for the SoNoRo chamber music festival in Arezzo each year. From the Renaissance Palace in the countryside, to the charming historical flats in the city center, each location is specially selected to provide a unique, intimate, and memorable setting for a chamber music experience guests won't soon forget.

Join us this year in Arezzo from 23-27 June and you will see what I'm talking about!
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