Going 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.
The Carabinieri, created by the King of Savoy in 1814, long before the Italian unification, were modeled on the French Gendarmerie, with similar duties.
If 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.See also: The Austrians Are Coming - Shall We Dance? - Balliamo
I think this is my most favorite part, band music with loud sounds, make me wanna tap my foot a little.
ReplyDeleteI'll go check the link :). Thanks.
I love they uniforms! Must check the link - opera themes performed by brass band sounds intersting:)
ReplyDeleteAh the original uniforms are superb! Very nice shots!
ReplyDeleteLooking ever so smart!
ReplyDeleteAgain some quality photos. Thanks for the link, will have a listen.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful! All those puckered lips. And leather pouches. Even their shoes appear to be precisely the same. Terrific series.
ReplyDeleteInteresting uniforms but I really love the hats.
ReplyDeleteGreat series of shots - I especially appreciate the various angles which allows us to see the uniforms in their full glory!
ReplyDeleteLove the little poofs or whatever growing out of the front of their hats! ;-)
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? ;)
ReplyDeleteLove those uniforms! They look great.
ReplyDeleteThey sure do bring colour to the street in these old and colourfull uniforms. Seeing these photos I can almost hear the music:-)
ReplyDeleteVogon 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.
ReplyDeleteInteresting shots the past few days it seems to me that a lot of outdoor activities going on in Livorno!
ReplyDeleteA lot of activities going on in your town. My town is still hibernating:p
ReplyDelete“Strangers in the Night” with the Carabinieri, now that does require a stretch of the imagination...
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