It was raining in Verona when I arrived in August for a five-day visit. The ancient cobblestones were slippery and water puddled in the streets. Arena di Verona, the amphitheater where I’d be ...
Now to a birthday party. Every year, fans of Giuseppe Verdi gather in New York to celebrate him and his operas, like "La Traviata," "Aida" and "Otello." The latest gathering was Friday, marking 212 ...