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Morocco World
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Morocco World
Twin Cities: Italy's Monteverdi's Spirit Lights Up Fez at Sacred Music Festival
Fez – The 28th Fez Festival of World Sacred Music began with a sense of reverence and celebration as Italy, this year's guest of honor, showed a musical gift to the Moroccan audience. A night of sacred beauty The highlight of the evening in Bab El Makina was a rare performance of Vespro della Beata Vergine by Claudio Monteverdi, a masterpiece of early sacred music. Set in the heart of Fez, the performance unfolded like a spiritual journey. The Festival Monteverdi Choir and Orchestra, under the direction of Italian conductor Antonio Greco, shared the stage with Morocco's Ensemble Briouel and the Orchestre Arabo-Andalou de Fes, led by maestro Mohammed Briouel. Together, they created something deeply traditional and quietly moving. Music melting pot Monteverdi's Vespers , composed in 1610, stands at the meeting point of Renaissance purity and Baroque drama. The work is known for its grandeur, complexity, and expressive force. But what made this performance in Fez so unique was its fusion with the local musical heritage. The inclusion of the Arabo-Andalusian orchestra did more than accompany the piece, it transformed it. Moroccan instruments and rhythms threaded through Monteverdi's European harmonies, adding warmth and texture. The result felt less like a reinterpretation and more like a conversation between two distant, yet kindred, traditions. Briouel, a master of classical Arab-Andalusian music and a pupil of Hadj Abdelkrim Raïs, brought depth and authenticity to the performance. His presence was a reminder that sacred music, no matter its origin, draws from the same well of devotion and human longing. Twin cities Earlier in the day, Italy's Ambassador to Morocco, Armando Barucco, spoke about the historical and cultural ties between the two countries. 'Florence, the cradle of the European Renaissance, is twinned with only one city in the world,' he said. 'That city is Fez.' Barucco's words noted the theme of this year's festival, a celebration not only of music but of shared ideals. 'We asked ourselves what we could offer in return for this invitation,' he said. 'We turned to our roots, to Monteverdi, a composer who helped shape the very concept of sacred music in Europe. By bringing his work here, we offer a gesture of cultural respect.' As the final notes of the Vespers lingered in the night air, the audience rose to its feet in quiet awe. This was not just a performance, but a moment of grace. For those present, it felt as if the walls between past and present, between Florence and Fez, had briefly fallen away. The night set the tone for a festival devoted to sacred sounds and spiritual connections. In a world often divided, the Fez Festival remains a place where music reminds us of what unites us. And last night, Monteverdi's voice, carried across centuries and cultures, spoke as clearly as ever. Tags: fes festivalFes Festival of World Sacred Musicitaly morocco
CTV News
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Ottawa Youth Choir sings a classic
The Ottawa Regional Youth Choir is getting set to take on Monteverdi's opera: l'Orfeo. It's the oldest opera still being performed today.
Yahoo
28-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
KB Home Announces the Grand Opening of Its Newest Community in Corona, California
Monteverdi offers personalized, new homes in the desirable Horsethief Canyon neighborhood with stunning mountain views and close to local schools, priced from the $670,000s. CORONA, Calif., March 28, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--KB Home (NYSE: KBH), one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the U.S., today announced the grand opening of its newest community, Monteverdi, in the desirable Horsethief Canyon neighborhood of Corona, California. The new homes are designed for the way people live today, with popular interior features like modern kitchens overlooking large great rooms, bedroom suites with walk-in closets, and ample storage space. The one- and two-story homes at Monteverdi offer up to five bedrooms and three-and-a-half baths. Homeowners will appreciate the gorgeous mountain views as well as the proximity to local schools. What sets KB Home apart is the company's focus on building strong, personal relationships with every customer, so they have a real partner in the homebuying process. Every KB home is uniquely built for each customer, so no two KB homes are the same. Homebuyers have the ability to personalize their new home, from floor plans to exterior styles to where they live in the community. Their home comes to life in the KB Home Design Studio, a one-of-a-kind experience where customers get both expert advice and the opportunity to select from a wide range of design choices that fit their style and their budget. Reflecting the company's commitment to creating an exceptional homebuying experience, KB Home is the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on homebuyer satisfaction surveys from a leading third-party review site. "We are pleased to offer Southern California homebuyers spacious new one- and two-story homes in the sought-after Horsethief Canyon neighborhood of Corona, California," said Erick Montano, President of KB Home's Inland Empire division. "Monteverdi is set on a beautiful hillside and features stunning views of the surrounding mountains that make up Cleveland National Forest. The new community is also close to local schools. At KB Home, we're here to help you achieve your dream with a personalized new home built uniquely for you and your life." Innovative design plays an essential role in every home KB builds. The company's floor plans inspire contemporary living, with a focus on roomy, light-filled spaces that have easy indoor/outdoor flow. KB homes are engineered to be highly energy and water efficient and include features that support healthier indoor environments. They are also designed to be ENERGY STAR® certified — a standard that fewer than 12% of new homes nationwide meet — offering greater comfort, well-being and utility cost savings than new homes without certification. Monteverdi is situated in a commuter-friendly location that offers homebuyers an exceptional lifestyle. The new community is located on Mountain Road just west of Horsethief Canyon Road, providing easy access to Interstate 15 as well as Riverside County's major employment centers and Ontario International Airport. Monteverdi is convenient to shopping, dining and entertainment at The Shops at Dos Lagos, Tom's Farms and Glen Ivy Hot Springs. Homeowners will appreciate the proximity to outdoor recreation, including golfing at Eagle Glen Golf Club and Dos Lagos Golf Course, hiking at Walker Canyon Trail, and fishing and boating at Lake Elsinore. The Monteverdi sales office and model homes are open for walk-in visits and private in-person tours by appointment. Homebuyers also have the flexibility to arrange a live video tour with a sales counselor. Pricing begins from the $670,000s. For more information on KB Home, call 888-KB-HOMES or visit About KB Home KB Home is one of the largest and most trusted homebuilders in the United States. We operate in 49 markets, have built nearly 700,000 quality homes in our more than 65-year history, and are honored to be the #1 customer-ranked national homebuilder based on third-party buyer surveys. What sets KB Home apart is building strong, personal relationships with every customer and creating an exceptional experience that offers our homebuyers the ability to personalize their home based on what they value at a price they can afford. As the industry leader in sustainability, KB Home has achieved one of the highest residential energy-efficiency ratings and delivered more ENERGY STAR® certified homes than any other builder, helping to lower the total cost of homeownership. For more information, visit View source version on Contacts Craig LeMessurier, KB Home925-580-1583clemessurier@ Sign in to access your portfolio
Washington Post
15-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Washington Post
A new production of ‘Poppea' struggles to get out of its own way
There's some fine singing to be found in the new production of Claudio Monteverdi's 'Poppea' from IN Series. Let's start there. Composed in 1642, 'L'incoronazione di Poppea' was Monteverdi's final opera and remains his most popular, thanks in large part to its beautifully buoyant score, but also for its compelling cast of characters, whose dramatic depth and tragicomic range was relatively innovative for 17th-century Baroque opera.
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Have you ever wanted a Swiss sports car with an American V8?
Did you know the Swiss also made cars once upon a time? And did you know you can buy one of the more obscure ones on Bring a Trailer? What if I also told you that it housed an American V8 under its long European hood? From the early 1970s to the mid-1980s, Peter Monteverdi, a descendant of composer Claudio Monteverdi, decided to enter the world of exclusive high-performance luxury sports and touring cars. From 1968 to 1969, Monteverdi partnered with coachbuilder Frua to create the Monteverdi High Speed 375S coupé, a low-slung, two-door sports car with a 440 cu. in. Chrysler Magnum V8 under the hood that made 375 hp and 480 lb-ft of torque. A 2+2 version, dubbed the 375L, was produced alongside the an argument with Frua in 1969, Monteverdi chose Carrozzeria Fissore to continue production of his 375 as a slightly redesigned model with more square lines than the Frua-bodied example. The car was no slouch, with reported 0-80 mph times of 10.6 seconds. It was, however, painful for the wallet. For comparison, the Monteverdi was priced at £10,450 ($13,158) when a Ferrari Daytona was £6700 ($8,436) and a Lamborghini Espada was £7900 ($9,947). After a few more models that never quite took off, Monteverdi ended production in 1982 and turned the factory into the Monteverdi Car Collection museum in particular example, Chassis 2163, is a 375L that was exhibited at the Monteverdi Museum in Basel, Switzerland, until its closure in 2016. It was reportedly mechanically refurbished before being delivered to its next owner in 2017, who refinished the 375 in its current shade of green. It was purchased by the current owner in 2024, who installed a 100-amp alternator and gave the car a tune-up. Under the hood is the same 440 cu. in. Chrysler Magnum V8 powered by a four-barrel carburetor and mated to a three-speed TorqueFlite automatic transmission. The underneath is relatively modern in terms of features, using a limited-slip differential, servo-assisted four-wheel disc brakes with inboard-mounted rear units, independent front suspension, a De Dion rear axle, and power-assisted steering. The cabin is trimmed in contrasting tan leather with matching carpets and a black flocked dash. Features include a wood-rimmed steering, dash clock, power windows, air conditioning, and a Pioneer eight-track player. The odometer shows 45,000 miles, around 100 of which were added under current ownership. There are no concrete production numbers for the Monteverdi High Speed 375, with some websites claiming 50 units while others say 100. Regardless of who's right, there is no denying that this is a rare beast with pedigree and some serious power under the hood. Jay Leno even called it "The Swiss Road Runner."At the time of writing this, the auction ends in 7 days with a current bid of $100,000. Regardless of the final price, the future owner of this Swiss masterpiece can rest assured knowing they will always have their own special place at any cars & coffee event. Where else can you find a 2+2 Swiss sports car with an American V8 stuffed inside? Love reading Autoblog? Sign up for our weekly newsletter to get exclusive articles, insider insights, and the latest updates delivered right to your inbox. Click here to sign up now!
