Modena will hold a free event in its Piazza Grande on September 6 to commemorate its hometown hero, Luciano Pavarotti, on the 6th annivesary of his death. Called "Vincero", it's hosted by Italian actor Michele Placido who will perform a work comprised of anecdotes curated by Bolognese writer, Grazie Versani.
Also on an anecdote kick is Big Luciano colleague, Katia Ricciarelli, who rolls out a variety extravaganza called 'Altro di Mi' on August 6 based on her 2008 autobiography. She'll be speaking about her career and relationships between opera-lite arias and showtunes such as 'Memory' and 'La Vie en rose'.