Villa Palagonia or the “Villa of the Monsters,” built in the 18th century, was visited by German writer Johann Wolfgang von Goethe in 1787. He described it as a place filled with “elements of madness,” because to him, its decor was a grotesque expression of the unconscious (And he’s right!). Certainly, in the late 18th…
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Dancing in the Hall of Mirrors
Tarantella anyone? Villa Palagonia, a band featuring guitarist Joe Ravo, bassist Greg Maker, percussionist Dave Mancuso, and me, Allison Scola, on vocals, clarinet, guitar, and frame drums, will be performing this coming Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 7PM in New York City at Rockwood Music Hall, Stage 3 (185 Orchard Street). We invite you to come…
Villa Palagonia’s Hall of Mirrors
Villa Palagonia’s Hall of Mirrors (The ceiling is covered in mirrors, hard to see here because they are very old and most don’t reflect much any longer.) was meant to make you feel a bit uncomfortable. The Prince’s idea when he built it in the 18th century was to show his guests that life was…