Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Are you familiar with any of the famous characters from the Commedia dell'Arte? And, what about "chats" that are a fantastic taste treat. Marika will tell you all about them.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Are you curious to hear about Carnival celebrations in Italy? Marika describes for us some of the traditions and curiosities.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Irene tells us about one of the most famous squares in the world: St. Mark's Square in Venice, with its splendid and architecturally important buildings.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Irene introduces us to Venice, unique city, rare and famous throughout the world. Not only for its architectural beauty and historic monuments, but also for its art and cultural exhibitions. Venice is definitive a must-see city.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
The Tiber Island is a charming quarter of Rome, especially in the summer, because the small bars, restaurants, discos and particularly the open-air movie theater make it an ideal spot for spending a nice evening.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
Here they are, acclaimed by both the public and jury at the 2011 Videofestival Live. The Champions win the first prize! With their artistic producer Marco Forni and their label Live Records and PA 74 Music they will participate in the selection session for Sanremo giovani 2012.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy
This segment takes place in Pigneto, a Rome neighborhood, which hosts a "Mercatino del Pigneto," or flea market, where used items, collectibles, and crafts are sold. Here you'll find everything and at reasonable prices.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy Lucano
In this video, Antonio speaks in more detail about Praia's Madonna of the Cave. He shows us the rock where the ship's captain set down the wooden statue in the 14th century and he shows us the room where the statue is now housed.
Difficulty:
Intermediate
Italy Lucano
Antonio is in Praia a Mare and talks to us about the cult of the Madonna della Grotta (Madonna of the Cave), patron saint of the city. The cult began in 1900, and every year in August the statue of the Madonna is carried in a procession, where many of the faithful take part.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy Sicilian
Adriano tells us about the famous southern Italian folk dance, la tarantella. He also tries dancing it himself.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy
This is part of a film, Capriccio all'italiana shot in 1967-1968. This episode was directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. The singer is Domenico Modugno, and you'll also see Totò. This was Totò's last film appearance.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy Lucano
Serena finishes showing us the music store by guiding us through the guitar section, as well as the section dedicated to the instruments of the orchestra. She closes by a quick visit to the sheet music department.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy Lucano
Serena takes us to another part of the music store. This time she shows us the percussion instruments.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy Lucano
Serena takes you to a music store in Rome. The first instrument she shows us is the piano.
Difficulty:
Beginner
Italy Sicilian
Eleanora explains how tambourines are made and plays a few notes from the Pizzica and Tarantella dances. The Pizzica was used in the past for exorcising the possessed.
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