Solo Suono is the first collaboration between saxophonist Filippo Ansaldi and electronic musician Simone Sims Longo, both based in Cuneo, Italy. Solo Suono is an album between acoustic gesture and electronic treatment, beyond the classical while starting from the classical. Breath, amplified mechanics, residual sounds, expressive freedom, and different forms that integrate electroacoustic composition. Passing through looped gestures, electronic processes, and concrete sound explorations, it investigates textures that blur the line between organic and synthetic, emphasizing subtle timbral shifts, evolving patterns, and the interaction between chance and structure. Fragile, immersive, and at times meditative, the music opens a space where the listener can inhabit both the immediacy of performance and the expanded sound world of electronic manipulation. 

Solo Suono is a phrase open to multiple interpretations, a naïve description of music.

Sax: Filippo Ansaldi
Electronics: Simone Sims Longo
Mastering: Anton Jechiel Kossjanenko
Artwork: Daniel Castrejón

cassette & digital

Dodici

Welcome to Episode 2550 of the Italian Wine Podcast. In this episode, Barbara Fitzgerald interviews Amy Liu, Senior Brand Manager at Mark Anthony Group, for a deep dive into the Canadian wine market. Together they break down how Canada’s monopoly system works, what smaller producers should know before entering the market, how category buyers operate across provinces, and the differences between the Canadian and U.S. markets. They also touch on regulations around advertising, discounts, quotas, and share examples of marketing campaigns that truly resonate.

Key Takeaways:
1. A clear overview of how the Canadian wine market operates.
2. How the removal of American wines from retail shelves has opened new doors for Italian producers.
3. Strategies for building long-term brand equity in Canada.

More about the guest: 
Amy Liu graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in Psychology and Pre-Law. Throughout her career, she has worked with renowned brands, including White Claw, Jim Beam, Maker's Mark, Absolut, Miller Lite, Moët, L’Oréal, Lexus, and others. With over a decade of experience, Amy is currently a Senior Brand Manager at Mark Anthony Group, one of North America's fastest-growing beverage companies. In this role, she leads the strategy and execution for a portfolio of premium and innovative brands. She has lived in six countries and traveled to over 33. Her passion for travel is complemented by her enthusiasm for food and wine, and she has recently achieved her WSET 3 wine certification.

Connect:  
Website: https://markanthony.com/ 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/importedbubbly25/    
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aliu5/ 

More about the host:
With a career of nearly two decades in the wine industry, Barbara Fitzgerald specializes in D2C marketing and business development. She's led roles from entry level to senior management, combining her extensive experience with data analysis, critical thinking and storytelling while driving revenue growth and brand recognition for California wineries. As a part of the 4th generation of an Italian-American family among the California wine industry pioneers, Barbara has spent her life around wine growing, production, marketing, distribution and hospitality. A Syracuse University graduate, she returned to California to gain diverse industry perspectives from a range of wineries.
As an Italian Wine Ambassador, she brings her expertise to the Italian wine market, known for its authenticity and consumer demand. Barbara now runs Apri La Creative Consulting, coaching wineries in Italy and the US to strategically develop their D2C channels in line with their brand values. Together with her husband, Barbara also owns and operates a boutique wine production company, and a small import company specializing in Italian wines to the US.

Connect:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/barbarajeanfitz/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fitzgerald-iwa/ 
Website: https://www.aprilacreative.com/ 
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Ep. 2550 Understanding the Canadian wine market with Amy Liu | Masterclass US Wine Market

Welcome to episode 2551 of the Italian Wine Podcast and episode 221 of Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon. Today, Marc is in conversation with Gudrun Cuillo to discuss the Chianti estate she and her husband brought back to life and her romance book inspired by the winery. Gudrun shares how they transformed the once-abandoned post–World War II borgo of Livernano into a magical retreat with a restaurant and boutique lodging, while also restoring Casalvento, the nearby winery. She explains the differences between the two estates, their organically farmed vineyards, and their collaboration with the University of Pisa to further sustainable vineyard practices.

More about today’s guest:
Gudrun Cuillo was born in Leibnitz, Austria. Soon after graduation, she joined the opera as an artist-in-residence for stage scenery and makeup. That work eventually took Gudrun to New York to continue her education.While enjoying traveling throughout the U.S., Gudrun came to Florida where she met Robert Cuillo, an Italian American entrepreneur and Broadway producer. They married and in the ensuing years they established Casalvento winery in Radda, Chianti, and restored the nearby medieval village of Livernano. Gudrun’s debut novel, “Casalvento, House of the Wind”, was published in 2023.

Connect:
Website (winery): https://livernano.it/
Website (book): https://gudruncuillo.com/,
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/borgolivernano/  

More about the host:
Marc Millon, a VIA Italian Wine Ambassador since 2021, is a celebrated expert in the world of wine, food, and travel, boasting nearly 40 years of experience. Born in Mexico to a diverse family—his mother hailing from Hawaii via Korea and his father, an anthropologist, from New York via Paris—Marc was introduced to a rich tapestry of flavors from an early age. Since 2021, he has been the engaging host of the “Wine, Food, and Travel with Marc Millon” series on the Italian Wine Podcast. Marc’s latest book is “Italy in a Wineglass – the taste of history” published by Hurst, London and Melville House, New York (this book won the Guild of Food Writers ‘Drinks Writer Award’ 2025 and the World Gourmand ‘Best Wine History Book in the World Award’ 2025.
Together with his talented photographer wife, Kim, Marc has authored 14 other acclaimed books, including the groundbreaking illustrated series The Wine Roads of Europe, The Wine Roads of France, The Wine Roads of Italy (winner of the Premio Barbi Colombini), and The Wine Roads of Spain. His other notable works include The Wine and Food of Europe, The Food Lovers’ Companion Italy, The Food Lovers’ Companion France, and Wine: A Global History.
In addition to his writing, Marc is a sought-after speaker and hosts gastronomic cultural tours to Italy in partnership with Martin Randall Travel, a leading specialist in cultural travel. When he's not exploring the culinary landscapes of the world, Marc resides along the scenic River Exe in Devon, England.

Connect:
Website: 
https://www.quaypress.uk  
https://www.marcmillon.co.uk 
https://www.vino.co.uk   
https://www.quaypress.com 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marc-millon-50868624/
Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/Marc_Millon 
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Until next time, Cin Cin!
 
Thanks for listening! This show is all about food and wine pairings, and traveling through Italy with Marc. Join him on this food, wine and cultural journey!


Ep. 2551 Falling in love in Chianti with Gudrun Cuillo | Wine, Food & Travel with Marc Millon

CURRISH

This episode I talk all about sports including the 2026 World Cup and the 2025 NFL season!

Educational Education Sports Podcast Ep: 1

Aria In - Continuare

Hey everyone! We're Karlo e Maria, and we're thrilled to share our new single: "Domani Siamo Luce."

This track is an epic sunrise, blending powerful indie-rock with cinematic pop. It’s about that feeling of standing on a rooftop, ready for a new beginning. It's pure energy and rebirth with luminous guitars and vibrant hope. Turn up the volume and let the light in!

"Domani Siamo Luce" is out now!

Comincia a camminare

Domani Siamo Luce

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Toni Ferry - Stella D'Oriente

Tickets will be available soon for The Object LOVE!, a very Valentine’s edition of our live taping of the podcast, happening February 7 at the Minneapolis Institute of Art, with quizzes, storytelling, and very special musical guest jeremy messersmith, all about the gods in (and out of) love!

It’s good to be the pope in the 1600s. But staying pope is not so easy, as the famous Barberini family finds out when one of their own takes up the tiara in 1623. As Rome fills up with their art, and dungeons fill up with their enemies, can they survive the forces of change threatening their worldview—and the forces of the occult threatening to kill the pope on Christmas Day?

You can read more about the art  commissioned by the Barberini family, including Pope Urban VIII, in the collection of the Minneapolis Institute of Art: https://medium.com/minneapolis-institute-of-art/the-high-drama-of-baroque-art-ba22a4c6654

And of course you can see it all over Rome—in the Piazza Barberini, the Palazzo Barberini, etc. Look closely at St. Peter’s Basilica and you may see the curious Barberini family crest—a trio of bees—on fountains, frames, and even the altar. You can read about its symbolism here: https://theframeblog.com/2017/08/22/bees-in-the-frame-part-1-the-barberini-bee/

Encore Episode: A Christmas Conspiracy

this my ode to italy, one of the most beautiful countries in the world!!
Everytime I cross the border, I wanna drink 100s espressi, put a bottle of olive oil on every meal and smoke MS cigarettes with one lighting the other- but most importantly I FEEL HOME!

Spiteria

Hi, I go by the name of pete/pan aka p aka the p-man
and I'm a full stack artist targeting to hit nr 1 across the globe
without doing what works or what others except,
solely by realizing more and more of my and others potential.

"Stepping into someone's footsteps & modeling your idols is a sure way to success. But if everyone does that there wont be no more footsteps to step in"

"Being your most true self is the greatest gift you can make, whether it be for the world, for God or for your self. Even when it hurts. Especially when it hurts."

Quotes by me from my upcoming book
"alien mode" coming 2026

Siamo Karlo e Maria e cantiamo per chi sogna ad occhi aperti. 🎸✨ Mescoliamo indie, rock e pop per raccontare storie di amore, libertà e universo. 

Per noi la musica è un viaggio: ogni canzone è una costellazione nuova, un’emozione che nasce dal cuore e diventa melodia.

Podcasts developed by the students at AUR (The American University of Rome) for their class COM211 - Intro to Podcast and Vidcast. This is a weekly show with a rotating cast, so each week the students will take part in all the aspects of creating a full studio podcast episode. The students will also be creating a personal Podcast and Vidcast for their Midterm and Final Exams. Stay tuned to the future of AUR and Podcast creation.

The Italian Wine Podcast is a storytelling project dedicated to the fascinating world of Italian wine. New episodes are published every day – so stay tuned!
With more grape varieties and more diverse grape growing regions than any other country in the world, the story of Italian wine is a rich and captivating one. 
While the popularity of Italian wine continues to grow in every corner of the globe, inspired by a deep affection for the Italian way of life, the Italian Wine Podcast seeks to entertain, educate and inform. Embracing Italian food, travel, lifestyle and culture, IWP has something for every taste!

Record label based in Mexico City, distributed worldwide by Morr Music.

"The Object" podcast explores the surprising, true stories behind museum objects with wit and curiosity. An object's view of us. Hosted by Tim Gihring, produced by the Minneapolis Institute of Art.

New tracks tagged #ITALY