Beniamino Gigli. A Nightingale's Voice

Mario empties attics and cellars. Today he came to Andrea's grandparents' house. The child curiously follows him up and down the stairs.

Thus begins "Beniamino Gigli. A Nightingale's Voice," a grandfather's tale to his grandson, introducing the great tenor from Recanati and the human depth of a man who never forgot his humble origins and his fellow citizens. A unique tenor, whose crystalline voice captivated audiences worldwide like the song of a nightingale wafting across the blue.
This illustrated book, designed especially for the very young but suitable for readers of all ages, flows with lightness and intensity, inviting us to rediscover a great interpreter of bel canto who brought prestige and fame to the people of Recanati, the people of the Marche, and Italians throughout the world.
The pages, along with Gigli's story, intertwine with curiosities, lesser-known aspects of music, and forgotten glimpses of life, such as the old gramophone, also prompting younger readers to reflect on their roots, emigration, and moral values ​​such as generosity and altruism. The bright and poetic illustrations accompany the reader on a serene and engaging journey into the world of music and emotion.

After telling so much, the grandfather took a break…
He continued that long story: “Dear Andrea, I promise we'll continue talking about our tenor when we go together to the museum dedicated to him… Now let's continue following Mario's work, emptying cellars and attics. Who knows, maybe another old object will tell us another story!”

Antonella Maggini was born and works in Recanati. As a teacher, with a background in history, humanities, and literature, she has led numerous projects, workshops, and museum activities at the school. She has dedicated herself to children's fiction, leading special historical-artistic projects within the school. She is the author of "Il Natale di Muccio" and "Beniamino Gigli. Una voce da usignolo," published by Giaconi Editore, and co-authored "Gesti di Generosità" for Eli La Spiga.

She is currently involved in numerous historical research projects in the area, collaborating as a teacher with the University of Perpetual Help in Recanati on the course "Cultural Heritage of the Area," with the Bettini Foundation, and with local schools and institutions. She has held meetings and conferences for local institutions and organizations. She is involved in historical research. She has written articles for Marca Marche and Storia & Storie, and has published: "The History and Faces of Motorcycling in Recanati," "The Art of Maggini Furniture," and "The Inscriptions of Porta Marina." She is co-author of the publications: "Palazzo Leopardi. Memory and the Imagination as Art" and "Most Venerable Saint Emygdius, Co-Guardian of the City of Recanati, Deliver Us from the Terrible Scourge of Earthquakes." She also authored the first two Casa Bettini notebooks: "Luigi Senesi. Historian by Passion at the End of the 19th Century" and "Di Ricetta in Ricetta," which will be published soon.

Miriam Mugnoz, a preschool teacher, grew up in a family environment rich in artistic inspiration. In addition to piano, she studied accordion with her father Edgardo (1929-2024, sculptor, painter, and musician) and performed with various ensembles. She currently runs music workshops at school for children aged 3 to 6. She has always cultivated a passion for drawing and for pastel and watercolor techniques. She attended children's illustration courses organized by La Fabbrica delle Favole in Macerata, under the guidance of the late Maestro Mauro Evangelista. She illustrated Silvano Fazi's book "Piticchjì," a collection of pranks in the Macerata dialect (Vydia Editore, 2024).