Thursday, May 14, 2009

Fanfara dei Carabinieri

Fanfara dei Carabinieri, LivornoGoing further backward in time, before the ball in Piazza della Repubblica, there was a concert of the “Fanfara dei Carabinieri” (Carabinieri's brass band), with the traditional 1816 uniforms.Fanfara dei Carabinieri, LivornoThe Carabinieri, created by the King of Savoy in 1814, long before the Italian unification, were modeled on the French Gendarmerie, with similar duties.Fanfara dei Carabinieri, LivornoIf you like band music, check the Carabinieri website and download (free of charge) any mp3 you wish of their most famous concerts. You can find national anthems, “Strangers in the Night”, “White Christmas”, “Star Wars”, opera themes and Neapolitan songs.

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15 comments:

henny said...

I think this is my most favorite part, band music with loud sounds, make me wanna tap my foot a little.
I'll go check the link :). Thanks.

joo said...

I love they uniforms! Must check the link - opera themes performed by brass band sounds intersting:)

cieldequimper said...

Ah the original uniforms are superb! Very nice shots!

Baruch said...

Looking ever so smart!

Stefan Jansson said...

Again some quality photos. Thanks for the link, will have a listen.

brattcat said...

These are wonderful! All those puckered lips. And leather pouches. Even their shoes appear to be precisely the same. Terrific series.

B SQUARED said...

Interesting uniforms but I really love the hats.

Lowell said...

Great series of shots - I especially appreciate the various angles which allows us to see the uniforms in their full glory!

Love the little poofs or whatever growing out of the front of their hats! ;-)

Hilda said...

Fascinating uniforms. I'd love to get near to check out all the details. I'd be a pest, asking what each piece was for. Like, what's the purpose of those feather dusters on their hats? ;)

Halcyon said...

Love those uniforms! They look great.

Unknown said...

They sure do bring colour to the street in these old and colourfull uniforms. Seeing these photos I can almost hear the music:-)

brattcat said...

Vogon Poet, your work is so good. If you're longing to do something I say go for it. I wouldn't have bent the site rules if I hadn't been dared by Julie and encouraged by Kim (and others). I've promised myself I'll go back to regular posting after a week but it has been a blast sharing some of my holiday photos this way. I suspect you'll find it equally stimulating.

Marcel said...

Interesting shots the past few days it seems to me that a lot of outdoor activities going on in Livorno!

Copenhagen said...

A lot of activities going on in your town. My town is still hibernating:p

stromsjo said...

“Strangers in the Night” with the Carabinieri, now that does require a stretch of the imagination...