Monthly Archives: November 2019

Venetian Emoji #3

Posted on November 24, 2019 by seductivevenice

This Venetian emoji expresses the “eyebrow” I give my students when a look is worth more than words. Can you do the one eyebrow lift?

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In Casanova’s Footsteps: Rome–Monte Cavallo

Posted on November 17, 2019 by seductivevenice

I’ve mostly told you about Casanova’s troubles due to Barbaruccia’s love affair. But that’s certainly not the only thing Casanova did in Rome in 1744-45. In fact, he met the Pope! He tells us that he went to Monte Cavallo, … Continue reading →

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Venice, My Muse: An Interview with Candace Magner

Posted on November 11, 2019 by seductivevenice

Candace Magner is a lyric singer, baroque guitarist, and musicologist. She created the website BarbaraStrozzi.com to collect all the known information, and has now finished publishing The Complete Works of Barbara Strozzi along with co-editor Dr. Richard Kolb through her … Continue reading →

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Towards the Light #2

Posted on November 7, 2019 by seductivevenice

Today is a day I need light.

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