The Sistine Chapel & Michelangelo
The Sistine Chapel & Michelangelo The Sistine Chapel was built in the Vatican between 1473 and 1481, on order of Pope Sixtus IV, and dedicated
Puccini, La Bohème, and Italian Opera
Whenever I think of the opera, memories of my father come to mind. You may have heard me share the very special recording of my father,
The Basilica of St. Mary Major
The Basilica of St. Mary Major, is one of the four papal major basilicas, and the largest, and perhaps oldest church dedicated to the Blessed
Piazza Navona: Home of the Three Fountains, St. Agnes’ Basilica, and the Braski Palace/Museu di Roma
Located in the center of Rome, in the district of Campus Martius, the Piazza Navona is one of the most treasured of all of the
Milan’s La Scala Opera House
Toscanini, Verdi, Puccini – just some of the great names of conductors and composers associated with Milan’s famous Opera House, Teatro alla Scala. Most of
The Last Judgment: Michelangelo’s Masterpiece Continues To Inspire Hearts & Prepare Souls
The Last Judgment by Michelangelo is the one of the most famous of all of his frescoes and covers the entire east wall behind the
Matera & Festa Della Bruna
I absolutely love Matera, as it is one of my favorite places in Italy and covers one third of my Italian heritage. Matera is in
St. Francis & The First Nativity Scene
In 1223, St. Francis of Assisi, a deacon, was in Greccio, Italy for Christmas. He had recently visited the Holy Land, and wanted to inspire
