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A Big-hearted Artist and Craftsman

Myriam Sposito

Gianmaria Buccellati was the “king” who introduced Italy’s goldsmith tradition to the world. His father was also a jeweler who counted Gabriele D’Annunzio and Eleonora...

Fantasies on Verdi's Operas at Carnegie Hall

N.L.

Cameristi della Scala performed Fantasies on Verdi's Operas, “Fantasie” composed in the 19th century by Italian important composers, some of which were Verdi’s friends and...

Verdi's Music from Milan's La Scala to Enchant the MIT Campus

N. L.

In the year of the celebrations for the 200th anniversary of Giuseppe Verdi’s birth, the Cameristi della Scala will offer an exclusive program featuring “Fantasie” from...

Turning 200 in the U.S.

An important concert with "The Cameristi della Scala" at Carnegie Hall marks the anniversary of the birth of Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901).

Italian American Monuments, Gramsci-style

Laura E. Ruberto

Upon visiting Thomas Hirschhorn’s Gramsci Monument in the Bronx, passing reflections on impermanence, aesthetics, and what makes something Italian American.

"Waiting for'" Celebrates Verdi's Legacy

Azzurra Giorgi

At Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò Gesualdo Coggi played some of the most famous Verdi's operas, such as ‘Don Carlos,’ ‘Il Trovatore,’ ‘Rigoletto,’ ‘Aida’ and...

A Little Wager?

Joey Skee

Wanna bet Philistine Italian-American “Leaders” become “Outraged,” Again?

Week of the Titans

Julian Sachs

With the spring season heading to its conclusion, two of the greatest conductors alive, James Levine and Riccardo Muti, led their orchestras to success during an intense week of...

The Art of Singing Verdi. A Lecture by Fred Plotkin

Julian Sachs

Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) began its celebrations for the 150th anniversary of the Italian Unification with a lecture on the art of singing the works of Giuseppe Verdi,...

Leonardo's Last Supper: A Vision by Peter Greenaway

Julian Sachs

December 3 marks the opening of the British director's attempt to bring new insight into one of the world's most celebrated masterpieces, on view through January 6 at the Park...

Classical New York 1.0

Julian Sachs

A month of opera reviewed: the new Carmen at the Met, Domingo and Verdi, and Zeffirelli's Turandot. Plus a look at the upcoming month at Lincoln Center and beyond

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