fred plotkin

 
 

Fred Plotkin is the author of 9 books, mostly about Italy, opera, food and wine. Current best-selling titles are Opera 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Opera; Classical Music 101: A Complete Guide to Learning and Loving Classical Music; and Italy for the Gourmet Traveler, the most complete book about Italian food and wine culture for the traveler. The new edition will be published by Kyle Books in May, 2010. You may also visit the dedicated page on this Web site for some of Fred’s latest discoveries. And have a look at Eno Logic: A Wise Approach to Wine, his blog containing  notes from his tastings and musings. Also visit the blog Ars Lunga: A Traversal of the Cultural Landscape.

Fred is much sought-after as a lecturer, speaker, teacher and consultant on all the topics about which he is passionate. If you are interested in engaging Fred Plotkin for any of these activities or would like to travel with him on the fascinating journeys he leads, please contact Fred at fredelicious@earthlink.net.


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Welcome to Fred Plotkin’s Web site. You can explore it easily by clicking the subject listings above or the photo links below. If you need to reach Fred, the e-mail address is fredelicious@earthlink.net.


Thanks!  Grazie!   Fred

FRED PLOTKIN

 

TRAVEL: Fred Plotkin leads fascinating tours and seminars on opera, food, wine and other pleasures all over the world. Click the photo for more information

PLEASURE ACTIVISM: A vibrant and positive approach to everything we experience. Click the picture to the left to learn more.

AUDIO AND RADIO: Fred Plotkin does many broadcasts, podcasts and speeches that are recorded. Click the image to the left to find a selection.

SPEAKING: Fred Plotkin is a world-renowned speaker, much admired for his passion and thorough knowledge of the topics he loves. He is available for bookings by contacting him through this site. Click the image to the left for more details.

WRITING: Fred Plotkin is the author of 9 books, contributor to others, and has written articles for many superb publications. Click the photo to learn more and to find links to purchase his books.

WINE: This is an ongoing forum of my ideas and yours. You may subscribe to my wine blog by clicking this:

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ITALY FOR THE GOURMET TRAVELER: The most complete book for the discovery of Italian food and wine. The updated fifth edition is published in March 2010. Click the photo to the left for more info or go to the writing page (above) to order a copy.

MUSIC AND OPERA: Fred Plotkin has an active and diverse career in opera and classical music in North America and Europe. Click the picture to learn more

LYRICAL INSPIRATION: The words and wisdom of poets form the dreams of human life. Click the image to the left for a reading pause that refreshes and enlightens.

VIDEO: Click the picture to the left to see videos featuring Fred Plotkin or things of interest to him.

Click photo to read Fred Plotkin’s biography

CONTACT: Full contact information can be found by clicking the photo to the left. Fred’s e-mail is fredelicious@earthlink.net