Hershey Felder

    Hershey Felder is a pianist, actor and producer known for his portrayals of classical and American composers on the theatrical stage. Canada born to European parents and with a European heart, Felder is a proud resident of Florence.

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    ART + CULTURE

    What’s on this fall at Teatro Niccolini

    Dame Helen Mirren, Bobby Ewing from 'Dallas' and musicians galore come to Florence.

    THINGS TO DO

    The Vault: Strong Women Rising

    On October 17, Teatro Niccolini will host The Vault in discussion, moderated by Kim Campbell.

    THINGS TO DO

    Jeff Goldblum jazzes up Florence

    The Jurassic Park and Netflix Kaos star will perform with his jazz band at Teatro Niccolini on September 20 and 21.

    ART + CULTURE

    Teatro Niccolini: A theatrical renaissance in Florence

    Don't miss Jeff Goldblum at Teatro Niccolini on September 20, 2024.

    COMMUNITY

    Exit interview: Dario Nardella, Mayor of Florence

    The Mayor of Florence talks about his ten-year term in office, which will end this June.

    COMMUNITY

    Cultural experiences with Hershey Felder’s Italy

    See the places that inspire the Canadian creative and support theatres in Florence.

    ART + CULTURE

    Spring in Florence

    The possibilities are endless and you discover the city anew embedded in your soul.

    THINGS TO DO

    Thrill of the hunt: looking for antiques and bric-a-brac in Florence

    Florence's flea markets are filled with antiquities, bric-a-brac and hidden treasures, if you know where to look.

    ART + CULTURE

    The British Institute of Florence welcomes Jazz musician Stefano Maurizi

    The exciting offering of events at The British Institute is enriched further by Jazz musician Stefano Maurizi.

    ART + CULTURE

    Violin makers Giovannetti & Schultz

    Learn about the artistry and science behind being a "liutaio".

    COMMUNITY

    Training tomorrow’s Carabinieri: a walk around the school for marshals and brigadiers

    Visiting the Scuola Marescialli e Brigadieri dei Carabinieri, near Peretola

    ART + CULTURE

    A whimsical evening in Florence

    Hearty Tuscan food at Casa Toscana and sacred music at the Duomo

    NEWS

    Saving Siena Synagogue

    Donate to the international fundraising campaign for this religious landmark.

    ART + CULTURE

    Meet Jeremy Kalke

    One of Florence's leading young DJs has delighted the Thursday night crowds in the Palazzo Strozzi courtyard this summer.

    THINGS TO DO

    “Il Quarto Uomo”: Coming full circle in Fiesole

    The backstory of Hershey Felder's new piece of musical opera theatre, which will be staged in Fiesole on July 25.

    FOOD + WINE

    Cooks at home: Stefano Frassineti

    Career chef Stefano Frassineti cooks a delicious dinner at Hershey Felder's home for 18 hungry international diners in Tuscany.

    ART + CULTURE

    Archea: world-class architecture made in Florence

    Florence is home to Archea, a world-class architecture firm helmed by Marco Casamonti.

    ART + CULTURE

    Gregorio Nardi, Piero Bargellini’s pianist grandson

    A meeting of minds with the pianist and musicologist.

    ART + CULTURE

    Paola Vojnovic: Italian connector and cultural entrepreneur

    Originally from the former Yugoslavia, via Arizona, Paola Vojnovic is a cultural entrepreneur and a natural connector of people in Italy.

    ART + CULTURE

    The history (and future) of theaters in Florence

    Entertaining the 30,000-plus tourists that come through Florence every day

    ART + CULTURE

    Honoring heroes of the past

    Learn the backstory of "Heroes, a True Story" based on courageous real-life events in Fiesole during the Second World War.

    ART + CULTURE

    The new Teatro di Fiesole

    Fiesole now has a modern new theatre after two decades in the making.

    ART + CULTURE

    Meet the artists from The Florence Academy of Art

    Meet 12 international artists and faculty members at The Florence Academy of Art, whose art is part of the system of continuum.

    ART + CULTURE

    Inside the home of Nano Campeggi

    Inside the home of Nano Campeggi, the man who painted dreams.

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