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		<title>Earley doors with Sting in Florence!</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:01:43 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Joelle Edwards</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Symphonicity tour with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Interview with Orchestra Percussionist Kevin Earley

The English star of Tuscany was recently in town and the buzz of excitement in Florence was tangible.  Teatro Verdi, covered in posters of the sultry visage of Sting, advertised his one date in Florence on 25th October as part of his current world tour, with an entire orchestra.  I went along to the sound check, to see the man in action, and to chat to the Orchestra Percussionist, and personal friend, Kevin Earley.  

Armed with a guest pass, and slipping in the side door of the theSymphonicity tour with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra

Interview with Orchestra Percussionist Kevin Earley

The English star of Tuscany was recently in town and the buzz of excitement in Florence was tangible.  Teatro Verdi, covered in posters of the sultry visage of Sting, advertised his one date in Florence on 25th October as part of his current world tour, with an entire orchestra.  I went along to the sound check, to see the man in action, and to chat to the Orchestra Percussionist, and personal friend, Kevin Earley.  

Armed with a guest pass, and slipping in the side door of the theatre, I enter the beautiful auditorium and take a seat.  Sting’s calm voice fills the theatre as he breaks towards the end of Sister Moon “How can I make it a little more pointy?” For a second it seems he is asking me, the only person sitting in front of him, and I shift slightly in my seat…but the reassuring and faceless voice of Howard the sound guy booms some suggestions at the stage crew.

Sound check is a smooth 20 minutes, sampling only a few tracks including When we Dance and Faith and little needs adjusting.  Up on stage, in coat and scarf, and with harmonica in hand, Sting is totally relaxed, resting on his tambourine stand.  The 45-strong orchestra behind him, which Sting calls ‘the biggest band I’ve ever had’ also appear very much at ease; there are jests, giggles and dancing, but the notes are being hit.  It’s like watching a group of friends jamming together, but effortlessly producing a totally gorgeous and perfect sound.  They are clearly all enjoying themselves.  As an event planner, I can’t help but think of the logistics involved with touring 4 crew sleeper buses, 9 articulated trucks for equipment, 2 buses for the orchestra (although they mostly fly) and Sting’s private jet!

“We’re well looked after on this tour”, admits Kevin as we cross the road to Ristorante Il Teatro in front of the theatre.  “We normally have a catering company on board but tonight in Florence we have this place at our disposal” and he opens the door.  In a matter of minutes the entire restaurant is overcome by over 60 crew and musicians, hungry and ready to stage one of the most awaited gigs of the year in Florence.  Sting enters, relaxed and happy as he glides through a room full of talent and passion.  The waitresses are on an electric charge of energy as they dart between tables and playfully use the band technicians’ walkie talkies to throw orders between staff and kitchen.  Outside too is a flurry of activity as eager fans arrive to snap shots of the posters.  Little do they know that right behind them, only a few metres away, the man himself is looking out at them through the window while finishing his pre-show snack!
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		<title>8th March Festa della Donna 2010 :: International Women&#8217;s day</title>
		<link>http://www.i-florence.com/florence-live-events/special-event/festa-della-donna/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2010 08:45:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[firenze]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[flower]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Festa della Donna is Today ! give a woman some flowers , preferably the yellow Mimosa]]></description>
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		<title>New year&#8217;s eve in Florence</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 24 Dec 2009 14:20:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All the parties in town for the new year's eve in florence..]]></description>
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		<title>Fabio Volo meet the readers in Florence</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 08:37:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Video recorded during the presentetion of " Il Tempo che Vorrei " ]]></description>
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		<title>&#8221; Cantucci from Prato &#8220;</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2009 14:09:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In Tuscany, cantucci di Prato—miniature, anise-flavored almond biscotti—are traditionally served at the end of a meal with a glass of Tuscan dessert wine, vin santo, for dipping. “But, being English, Trudie and Sting often eat them with tea,” Sponzo says. Il Palagio’s vin santo (which is Italian for “holy wine”) is made with Trebbiano and Malvasia grapes from the estate’s own organic vineyards, which are dried in rafters before their sweet juice is pressed and fermented.]]></description>
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		<title>First Baiana’s cultural week in Florence &#8211; 16/22 november</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:20:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[First Baiana’s cultural week in Florence
…an unbelievable festival from Brazil…
A week of cultures initiative, sports, and gastronomy to set against November’s cold the heat from the most colorful and enigmatic people in Brazil.
A dive in to the thousands faces of the afro-brazilian culture typical from Savador Bahia in Brazil.]]></description>
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		<title>It&#8217;s Vino Novello time!</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:42:06 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Degustibus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s new wine time, or Vino Novello, as we Italians call it. Vino Novello is the first of the crop; it goes on sale on November 6 and it&#8217;s going to be available through February, not later than Easter. Beaujolais Nouveau, French version of the New Wine, goes on sale the 3rd Tuesday of November [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Tomato Bread Soup : &#8221; Pappa al Pomodoro &#8220;</title>
		<link>http://www.i-florence.com/voices-of-the-village/the-cooking-recipes/tomato-bread-soup-pappa-al-pomodoro/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:38:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a 12-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over a medium-high flame until hot but not smoking. Add the onion and garlic and saute for a few minutes, until onion is translucent. Add a pinch of salt. Add the chopped tomatoes and their juices and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and let cook until the tomatoes begin to soften and break down, about 5 minutes.]]></description>
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		<title>Perugia &amp; Assisi ( by car)</title>
		<link>http://www.i-florence.com/i-trip/italy-i-trip/perugia-assisi-by-car/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 18 Sep 2009 08:07:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today you will take a full-day tour in the green Umbria area and visit two of its most fascinating cities – Perugia and Assisi. Man has been living in this region for at least 200,000 years since the Paleolithic age and this is evident in the many archeological finds of the territory.Perugia was an Umbro [...]]]></description>
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		<title>BUCATINI ALL’AMATRICIANA</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 08:06:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>I-florence staff</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This  is perhaps one of the most genuine  “pasta asciutte” from Lazio.
This kind of sauce, with which only the “bucatini” can be dressed, takes the name from the town of Amatrice.
The bucatini is a long pasta, like holed spaghetti.]]></description>
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