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"What Makes It Italian?" S/Conosciuto (“Unknown/Well-Known”)

Date
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time
6:00 pm

Overview

“What Makes It Italian?” is a music listening and discussion group that meets online on the Zoom platform and is open to everyone.
Participation is free.
The group is led by Gina Crusco, who has also guided listening at Bard LLI and Riverdale Y; acted as maestro del coro for opera in Italy; instructed music at The New School; and directed Underworld Productions.
Please email ginacrusco@gmail.com to confirm your attendance and receive an invitation link.

The fourth encounter will focus on:​

Conosciuto: Giuseppe Verdi (1813 – 1901)
Sconosciuto: Saverio Mercadante (1795 – 1870)

Mercadante was as famous as he was prolific during his lifetime, and Verdi incontestably drew upon his understanding of dramatic writing. It is Verdi’s music that has endured, while Mercadante has fallen into oblivion.

Vivaldi, Rossini, Donizetti, Verdi, Catalani, Respighi: let’s hear the composers we know and love. But what of their contemporaries who are not household names? How do their works compare to those of the greats? Come listen to beloved favorites – balanced by lesser-known works – for an exhilarating exploration of Italian music this Spring.

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