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Rick Stein in Italy

The Cornish chef Rick Stein headed to Italy last week to examine the creative link between food and opera in a programme aired on BBC Four.

He noted that Puccini, Rossini and Verdi were all passionate foodies and Stein believes that there is a connection between what they ate and what they composed.

He found many chefs in Italy in agreement and also discovered plenty of opportunities to enjoy the culinary and operatic delights of this romantic, theatrical country.

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If you would treasure going to the amphitheatre of Verona, or La Scala in Milan, to hear opera at its finest – or even if you don’t know your I Pagliacci from your Carmen but would love to learn - then Haslemere Travel is here to help, by finding you the perfect travel deal and hotel venue near to these memorable, cultural locations.

Call Haslemere Travel for more information on 01428 658777.

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Best time to travel

Verona Opera Festival - 18th June to 29th August 2010

Price guide

From £965pp
  • 3 nights accommodation in a 4* superior hotel in Verona
  • B&B
  • Flights & transfers
  • One stalls ticket for a performance during the festival

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