The best thing I saw this year was <em>Pittori fiamminghi</em> The best thing I saw this year was <em>Pittori fiamminghi</em>

Part of the annual Festival Illica honoring the city’s native son Luigi Illica, the performance offered a precious opportunity to hear a rare score by an even rarer composer in a gorgeous medieval piazza.

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Performances of Pittori fiamminghi and Madama Butterfly in picturesque Castell’Arquato were a fine way to honor Luigi Illica, the city’s native son