Dr. Rocky Ruggiero

The massive marble choir lofts carved by Donatello and Luca della Robbia for Florence Cathedral are an explosion of music, dance, movement, freedom, youth, and joy. While Donatello’s is covered in shimmering mosaics, multi-colored enamels, and various stones, Della Robbia’s Cantoria is a visual illustration of the musical Psalm 150 and is set within a rigorous Classical architectural frame. Join Dr. Rocky as he unpacks and analyzes these two majestic musical masterpieces.