An architectural masterpiece and emblem of Sicilian Baroque, the golden-hued Noto Cathedral lights up in the sunshine of ...

For those that love a performance, perhaps no building style is more theatrical than Baroque architecture. “The origins of the word ‘Baroque’ are not entirely clear, but it is generally ...

In the vibrant heart of the Sicilian capital, the Church of the Gesù is one of those places that truly deserve to be called ...

“In baroque art, light symbolizes a revelation from God opposing the darkness of ambivalence,” the architects wrote. “In this project, light also acquires a special meaning.” A recording ...

In the poem “In Flanders Fields” the poet John McRae describes the poppies that sprang up on the World War 1 Flanders ...

When a more restrained trend dominates, the subsequent one often reverts to more ornate motifs, and vice versa ... back from a future perspective. The Baroque style is a notable example of ...

Monteverdi was the grandfather of Baroque opera – meaning opera as a whole, pretty much – as far as many musically-minded people are concerned. Italian composer Pergolesi had a tragically short life, ...

“That was Tchaikovsky,” the 69-year-old guru of Baroque music said to falling faces. “It was not Baroque music. Can you buy CDs of Baroque music in China? DVDs? I’d suggest listening to ...