Lippi looks to Cannavaro Italy opens its World Cup 2010 qualifying campaign in Cyprus on Saturday with 2006 World Cup-winning captain Fabio Cannavaro back after the injury that put him out of Euro 2008.
Pavarotti singing contest draws 250 contestants The first international opera singing contest in memory of the late Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti has drawn 250 contestants from 32 countries.
Jazzy 35th birthday for Umbria Festival Umbria's renowned jazz festival kicks off this weekend, with another dazzling line-up of top Italian and international stars from the world of modern music.
Friar to open heavy metal concert An Italian Capuchin friar is gearing up to take the stage at the most important festival on the country's heavy metal calendar in Bologna this weekend.
Bologna to open free opera school Bologna's municipal theatre said Wednesday it will open a new opera school for would-be Pavarottis, directors and conductors in the autumn.
Veneto Jazz Winter - Veneto Region 13 cities in the Veneto Region are hosting this year’s annual Veneto Jazz Winter festival from January 18th to April 19th.
