In memory of my friend Fernando

Fernando Grillo

by Francesco La Rosa

Fernando Grillo died in a tragic way, great composer and extraordinary artist of bass. The news has left astonished all those who knew him and friends in particular, that a few hours after the event still wonder about the reasons that have ravaged Fernando’s mind pushing him to that gesture. We spoke with Franco Valentini, Grillo’s friend and partner several times in the preparation of shows and concerts.

Franco, I’ve been the first person who told you the news at the phone, can you tell me now what is your mood?

From the moment I heard the news from your voice I have in my heart a feeling sad and almost of disbelief about what

“PILGRIM AND NEW APOSTLE. ST. FRANCIS ON THE CAMINO DE SANTIAGO”

Assisi, Palazzo Bonacquisti – August 22nd/October 20th , 2013

Promoted by the Xunta de Galicia, with the collaboration of the Municipality of Assisi, the Ordo Fratrum Minorum, the Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Perugia and the Centro Italiano di Studi Compostellani di Perugia, on August 22nd, the exhibition Pellegrino and new Apostle will be inaugurated in

ENCOUNTERS – FRANCESCO BAIANO: HISTORY AND MEMORY OF THE CERAMICS OF DERUTA

Benedetta Tintillini and Francesco Baiano

I come into the shop – workshop – museum “Antica Fornace” of Deruta, immediately greeted by the founder, Mr. Francesco Baiano. He accompanies me, with courtesy and enthusiasm, on a visit through his collection of ceramics, an astounding collection of pottery and ceramic production in Deruta from 1400 to the present.

He tells me of his relatives, Mr. Margaritelli, who created the first Factory of