Lately I have dedicated myself above all listening to popular music from various regions of the world. The definition that is usually attributed to this musical genre is “world music”, but I believe that this term is too vague: in fact it fails to convey the profound spiritual, evocative and unique character of this music. However, songs that arise from …
What research could be more exciting for me than the one that has been asked me to do for a winter edition? It was by listening to these great jazz singers that I approached the wonderful world of music knowing that I had to learn in any possible way.
So when I started thinking about this new playlist, I had no doubts about the order I would give it …
From my bedroom window you I can see the sea.
The view inspired this new playlist: the sea. Many musicians, composers and authors have talked about it, but it is not easy to talk about the sea or even describe it. I am amazed to read so many beautiful lyrics where the sea simply remains in the background: a metaphor or a place where …
When winter approaches, I feel calm inside. My main thought is that the holiday season is approaching! So, I start my usual search for the most beautiful Holiday-themed songs to listen, to be taught to my students and that I may also sing in concerts. Whenever my research begins, I am always surprised by how many beautiful songs there …
There is a Cherry tree in front of my window. When the sun tries to brighten up my office in the morning, the tree mitigates its light by deciding which ray of light to let in and which one to screen, in reds or greens. Who knows how many cherries there will be left for the owners of the garden, given that two blackbirds have targeted those colored spots …
Giulia Bartolini after dedicating herself above all to the study of opera singing, moves to Bologna where she approaches the world of jazz. In addition to private-study sessions, she participates in numerous workshops held by internationally renowned jazz musicians. Back in Florence, she deepens the study of singing and the study of jazz piano. …
Picture yourself in a cold and rainy evening, you just got back home, everything inside is so welcoming. Outside is pouring. The fireplace heats the humid air. The living room is filled with the smell of chestnuts, warm and brightened by the flames of the fireplace. You can hear the rain outside, in the background, as if singing a lullaby.
