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Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam (We Have a Pope) opens in the UK

30 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Left-wing Italian film-maker, Nanni Moretti, has attacked many institutions in his time: his 2006 film The Caiman laid in to Berlusconi. Not a surprise then that the Catholic Church … [Read more...] about Nanni Moretti’s Habemus Papam (We Have a Pope) opens in the UK

Priscilla Queen of the Desert kicks off its heels in Milan

27 November 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

"Every conceivable surface has been decked with sequins, spattered with coloured lights, plastered in mirrored chips or trimmed in feathers and fringe in “Priscilla Queen of the Desert,” said the New … [Read more...] about Priscilla Queen of the Desert kicks off its heels in Milan

Roberto Bolle on boys and ballet

21 October 2011 by Gramilano 3 Comments

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The Corriere della Sera's Valeria Crippa asked Roberto Bolle what is causing an increase in the numbers of boys studying ballet: There's been a positive trend over recent years. Films like … [Read more...] about Roberto Bolle on boys and ballet

”The greatest white singer in the world” hunts for mystery songwriter

20 October 2011 by Gramilano 1 Comment

Like Prince Charming looking for the owner of the glass slipper, reclusive Italian singing legend Mina launched a social media campaign Tuesday to identify who wrote a song on her upcoming album, said … [Read more...] about ”The greatest white singer in the world” hunts for mystery songwriter

Barenboim named as La Scala’s musical director

14 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Daniel Barenboim has been named musical director of Milan's iconic La Scala opera house, filling a post left vacant when Riccardo Muti stormed out in 2005 amid artistic differences. Barenboim, 68, who … [Read more...] about Barenboim named as La Scala’s musical director

English Lads Can Dance! says Italy’s L’Uomo Vogue

14 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Bruce Weber photographed the dancers of Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake for the January 2011 issue of L'Uomo Vogue. ‘English Lads Can Dance!’  was styled by Deborah Watson, and the dancers are Richard … [Read more...] about English Lads Can Dance! says Italy’s L’Uomo Vogue

British WWI liner found off Genoa

7 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Italian divers on Friday located in the waters off Genoa the wreck of a luxury British transatlantic liner sunk by a German submarine during the First World War when it was being used by the Royal … [Read more...] about British WWI liner found off Genoa

Italy’s top chef is working at McDonald’s

5 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Gualtiero Marchesi, the first chef in Italy to earn three Michelin stars, has created two hamburgers and a dessert for the Italian menu of the world's biggest fast food chain. "I simply asked what … [Read more...] about Italy’s top chef is working at McDonald’s

Special events banned near Rome tourist icons until 2012

4 October 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Special events will be banned at Rome's iconic tourist attractions Piazza Navona and the Trevi Fountain until the end of the year because of a rash of recent attacks by vandals. Rome Mayor Gianni … [Read more...] about Special events banned near Rome tourist icons until 2012

BBC Worldwide to sue Silvio Berlusconi’s TV network

22 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

BBC Worldwide is suing an Italian television network owned by Silvio Berlusconi over claims that it has copied Strictly Come Dancing. A hearing is due to take place on tomorrow about a new show called … [Read more...] about BBC Worldwide to sue Silvio Berlusconi’s TV network

Italy has over 16,000 centenarians

19 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Italy has 16,145 people aged 100 or over, national statistics agency ISTAT said on Monday, adding that the vast majority of the nation's centenarians are women. ISTAT said there were 13,040 women … [Read more...] about Italy has over 16,000 centenarians

Getty Museum acquires illuminated Bible from 1200s Italy

7 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

The  J. Paul Getty Museum has added a prized, 750-year-old Bible from Italy to its noted collection of illuminated medieval manuscripts, and the museum says it will go on display December 13 as a … [Read more...] about Getty Museum acquires illuminated Bible from 1200s Italy

The MITO international festival of music – between Milan and Turin 155 concerts with 3,500 artists in 3 weeks

6 September 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Developing and expanding upon 30 years of experience racked up by Torino’s original and prestigious SettembreMusica, beginning in 2007 the festival became MITO SettembreMusica as Milano (MI) and … [Read more...] about The MITO international festival of music – between Milan and Turin 155 concerts with 3,500 artists in 3 weeks

The Coppolas and the Ecclestones: two very different Italian weddings

29 August 2011 by Gramilano Leave a Comment

Sofia Coppola and Petra Ecclestone, held weddings in Italy over the weekend, one low-key and the other over-the-top. Filmmaker Coppola and her longtime musician boyfriend, Phoenix frontman Thomas … [Read more...] about The Coppolas and the Ecclestones: two very different Italian weddings

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GRAHAM SPICER

Writer, director and photographer in Milan, blogging (under the name ‘Gramilano’) about dance, opera, music and photography for people who are a bit like me and like some of the things I like. I was a regular columnist for Opera Now magazine and wrote for the BBC until transferring to Italy. My scribblings have appeared in various publications from Woman’s Weekly to Gay Times. I write the ‘Danza in Italia’ column for Dancing Times magazine.

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