Walled Cities and Towers of Tuscany: Lucca, Pienza and San Gimignano with Kate Bolton-Porciatti
Kate Bolton-Porciatti is a professor of Italian cultural history and music at the Istituto Lorenzo de'Medici in Florence, where she teaches BA and MA courses in the humanities. She also lectures at the British Institute, Florence, and at the Chigiana Music Academy in Siena. Kate has published extensively as an academic and a journalist; she is a music critic for BBC Music and a travel writer for The Daily Telegraph, UK. Before moving to Italy permanently in 2005, she was a senior producer and broadcaster for BBC Arts & Classical Music in London and has won prestigious Jerusalem and Sony Awards for her programs. She did her M.Phil. thesis in Italy, exploring the musical culture of early Renaissance Florence.
Not suitable for children under age 13 (sensitive content).
90 minutes, including a 30 minute Q&A.
Kate Bolton-Porciatti is wonderful! Her lecture was just what I wished for - having been in San Giminiano in the Spring of 1956 I wanted to to remember that wonderful town and the beautiful area - she made me ache to return and see all the wonderful walled cities of Tuscany!!
Having spent time in Florence, I was interested in learning more about the surrounding countryside, and Kate's presentation was the perfect introduction to three very special places in the region.
Kate Bolton-Porciatti’s presentations are always very well thought out, and excellent. The introductory historical context was very helpful, and the discussion of each town and especially its architecture was clear and interesting. Lots of beautiful photographs and maps. Kate’s personal on-site videos always add to the program. Kate’s a gem!
Fascinating seminar!
The was the best Context Tour I have taken. It was well- organized with video, pictures, history, art, architecture. and lots of detail. Kate must be a very fine lecturer. It is great to know your subject matter like she does but to present it in a way that brings it alive for listeners is really super. So glad I chose this "tour". Look for Kate in your browsing at Context!