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Walled Cities and Towers of Tuscany: Montalcino, San Quirico d'Orcia, and Montepulciano with Kate Bolton-Porciatti
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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 gave a fabulous tour, as always.
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Excellent information—I have visited both Montalcino and Montepulciano but learned so much more about these cities through your presentation!
Truly enjoyable visit to this fascinating and beautiful part of Val D Órcia. While I have been fortunate to visit this area before, this presentation greatly increased my appreciation and insight to the glorious history. Thank You
I found this very interesting. Presentation was excellent, enjoyable plus educational!