Operas and Concerts in Florence (1)
August 30, 2009
If you love Classic Music, you will enjoy the St. Mark’s Opera Company.
They play in the St. Mark’s Anglican Church located in Via Maggio 18, very close to the Old Bridge, and I can say that the place is lovely: completely restored, it is a small jewel of the Renaissance, and as audience you can partecipate in the performance very close to the artists (on comfortable seats, which is rare in small churches).
Concertos and operas are not expensive (15,00-24,00 euros per person, discounts for seniors and students), and it is possibile to book by phone, by email or by the classictic.com web site (english, french and US versions available).
This year the programme includes the Bohème, Traviata, Rigoletto, The Barber of Seville, Carmen, etc.
Concerts start at 9.15 pm.
ST. MARK’S ANGLICAN CHURCH
Via Maggio 18 (walkable distance both from the Old Bridge or Ponte Santa Trinita)
Concertos and Operas from 9.15pm
September 11-13 Fragrances: artistic perfumery
August 26, 2009
Fragranze n.7 is a unique in Europe, and it is dedicated to the artistic and selective perfumery and the evolution of olfactory culture.
Here you will find the most exclusive fragrances, cosmetics, scented accessories, wellness products, from the great international brands, such as Diptyque, E. Marinella, Esteban, Floris, Fragonard, Glominerals, Heeley, Histoires De Parfums, Il Profumo, Juliette Has A Gun, Ulrich Lang, Laura Tonatto, Lorenzo Villoresi, Humiecki&Graef, The Hype Noses, Laura Mercier, Mark Buxton, Memo, Molinard, Mona Di Orio, Nobile 1942, Perle Di Bianca, Profumi Delle Cinque Terre, Prudence, Puredistance, Rose & Co Manchester, Senke’, and many more.
Presented by Pitti Immagine, the Fair is open for members on the 11, 12 and 13, but there is a special opening to the public on sept. 12th, and I know I won’t miss it!
FRAGRANCES
Stazione Leopolda (by bus or taxi, about 15 minutes from the B&B)
Viale Fratelli Rosselli
Hours: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Free admission for members of the trade
Open to the public on Saturday 12 September – admission € 10
Oct. 22th: Ryuichi Sakamoto concert in Florence
August 24, 2009
Piano solo, playing Glacier, Hibari, Composition0919, and To Stantford, from his new album Out of the Noise .
And all the best from his music for movies and compositions, together with Satie, Bach and Mompu.
To celebrate his return to the piano, he will offer to the public 2 pianos on the stage, one to play with him in a special incredible duet.
RYUICHI SAKAMOTO
Teatro Comunale di Firenze
Where: Corso Italia
When: October 22th
Time: 9.00 pm
Online Booking Tickets
Sept.26/Oct.04: Florence international Antiques Fair
August 22, 2009
From September 26th to October 4th Palazzo Corsini hosts the International Antiques Fair, and this year is the 50th anniversary of this important event, which is considered as the most significant antiques event in Italy.
The number of the exhibitors is between 90-100 coming from all over the world: US, France, Spain, England, Sweden… and they offers the best panorama of different schools and style of every epoch and provenance.
You have the privilege to visit the marvellous, ancient rooms of Palazzo Corsini, and watching incredible, precious artworks, and listen to the committees to examine the authenticity and the exportability of this treasures.
Paintings, antique furnitures, sculptures, jewels, roman statues, carpets from Asia, liberty-style lamps, and much much more.
This is an experience you can’t miss! I suggest it to spend a special day in Florence, in an intriguing athmosphere, full of sumptuous artworks inside the luxury space of Palazzo Corsini, which is normally closed to the public.
FLORENCE INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUES FAIR
Palazzo Corsini
Where: Lungarno Corsini (close to the Old Bridge, walkable distance from Mr. My Resort and the Grand Tour Suites)
Opening: 10.30 am – 8.00 pm
Ticket: 10,00 euros per person (concessions euros 8,00).
FLORENCE INTERNATIONAL ANTIQUE FAIR PROGRAM(english version available)
Below there is a short list of some art galleries you will find at the Fair:
Adam Williams Fine Art Ltd (NY, USA)
www.adam-williams.com
Galleria Vittoria Colonna (Napoli, Italy)
www.galleriavittoriacolonna.it
Whitfield Fine Art (London, UK)
www.whitfieldfineart.com
J. Kugel (Paris, France)
www.galeriekugel.com
Casa d’Arte Bruschi (Firenze, Italy)
www.bruschicasaarte.com
Maison d’Art (Monaco, Principato di Monaco)
www.oldmasters.com
Stefano Cavedagna Antichità (Napoli, Italy)
www.stefanocavedagna.com
Sperone Westwater (New York, USA)
www.speronewestwater.com
Cocoon Art (Milano, Italy)
www.cocconart.eu
Derek Johns Ltd. (London, UK)
www.derekjohns.co.uk
Moretti Gallery (Firenze, London, New York)
www.morettigallery.com
Piacenti Art Gallery (Firenze, Italy)
www.piacentiart.it
Pelham (Paris and London)
www.pelhamgalleries.com
Amells (Stockholm and London)
www.amells.com
Studio Grassi (New York, USA)
www.grassistudio.com
Antichità Alberto Di Castro (Roma, Italy)
www.dicastro.com
Trinity Fine Art (London, UK)
www.trinityfineart.com
Florence sightseeing: relax and fun
August 20, 2009
The red open top bus offers an excellent point of view to observe the city of Florence and relax.
In about 1 hour you will enjoy the best panoramic view of our streets, the bridges, the monuments, cathedrals… Just sit back and let the driver take you to discover Florence.
The ticket is euros 22,00 per person (discounted tariffs for children and family), and it is valid 24h, and it includes a multilingual commentary (Italian, English, French, Spanish, German, Russian, Japanese and Chinese).
There are 15 stops, and you can join tour at any stop. The closest bus stop to our B&B Mr My Resort and Relais Grand Tour is located in San Marco square, but there is one close to the Duomo, too.
The frequenzy is 30 minutes, from 9.00am to 7.00pm.
From 7.00 pm to 10pm (last departure) the frequenzy is 60 minutes.
There are 2 different lines:
LINE A (main stops): Duomo – S. Croce – S. Marco – Michelangelo sq. – Via Tornabuoni – Train Station SMN
LINE B (main stops): Fiesole – San Domenico – Pitti sq. – Ponte Vecchio Old Bridge – S. Spirito – San Frediano(this tour is about 2 hours, 24 stops).
For more details, timetables, special offers: Florence Sightseeing
You will enjoy it.