Year: 2011

• Music

Underworld Productions Opera Concert Gala [2011]

Gala Concert by Underworld Productions Opera, featuring the upcoming cast of the 2011 production of Donizetti’s Don Pasquale, performed at Casa Italiana in May. December 7, 2011.

• Italian Society

Delirious Naples (Part 2 of 2) [2011]

The second half of the day-long conference "Delirious Naples: For a Cultural, Intellectual, and Urban History of the City of the Sun", presented by Hofstra University on November 19, 2011.

• Italian Society

Delirious Naples (Part 1 of 2) [2011]

The first half of the day-long conference "Delirious Naples: For a Cultural, Intellectual, and Urban History of the City of the Sun", presented by Hofstra University on November 19, 2011.

• Cinema & Television

Raffaello Matarazzo’s “Catene”: Introduction and Panel [2011]

 The introduction and panel discussion following the screening of Raffaello Matarazzo’s runaway melodrama "Catene" (Chains, 1949), presented by Criterion Collection and 41 Parallelo on December 1, 2011.

• Fashion

Gianluca Migliarotti discusses his film “O’Mast” [2011]

Director Gianluca Migliarotti was at Casa Italiana to present his documentary "O’Mast" on the Neapolitan tailoring tradition, presented by AdDRESSing Style and 41 Parallello. November 30, 2011.

• Music

Coro Ortobene from Sardinia [2011]

The performance by the Ortobene Choir from Nuoro, Sardinia, led by Alessandro Catte. December 2, 2011.

• Music

Remembering Arturo Toscanini [2011]

Featuring music historian and Toscanini biographer Harvey Sachs. Part of Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin. December 5, 2011.

• History & Politics

Roberto Saviano and Nouriel Roubini: Two Perspectives on the Crisis [2011]

 The lecture "Italy and the U.S.: Two Perspectives on the Crisis" by Roberto Saviano and Nouriel Roubini. Moderated by Ruth Ben-Ghiat. Presented by Casa Italiana, NYU’s Department of Italian Studies and the Global and Joint Program Studies at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute. From NYU’s Stern School of Business Paulson Auditorium. December 8, 2011.

• History & Politics

President Giorgio Napolitano [2011]

On March 29, 2011, before his lecture at NYU’s historic Law School, Giorgio Napolitano briefly visited Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò.

• History & Politics

Hemingway’s Veneto [2011]

 A short video about the photographic exhibition “Hemingway’s Veneto”, on view at Casa Italiana from November 9 to December 15, 2011. Featuring interviews with the curators.

• Literature

Primo Levi Forum 2011: Science and Dystopia [2011]

Primo Levi’s science fiction, discussed at Casa Italiana on November 8, 2011.

• History & Politics

Beppe Severgnini on Berlusconi’s Italy [2011]

The presentation of Beppe Severgnini’s "Mamma Mia!" on Berlusconi’s Italy, with Stefano Albertini and Jacob Weisberg. November 4, 2011.

• Music

Controsole. Discovering Fabrizio De Andrè [2011]

 A conversation and concert about the singer-songwriter Fabrizio De Andrè. November 3, 2011.

• Theater & Dance

Claudio Magris: “Lei Dunque Capirà” [2011]

 The performance of "Lei Dunque Capirà" written by Claudio Magris, followed by a discussion with the writer and Ingrid Rossellini. November 11, 2011.

• Music

AcquAria – Sempre Ammari [Long Version] [2011]

  The long version of the performance by the traditional Sicilian band AcquAria from October 27, 2011.

• Music

AcquAria – Sempre Ammari [Short Version] [2011]

 The short version of the performance by the traditional Sicilian band AcquAria from October 27, 2011.

• Italian Society

“Cosa interessa agli americani dell’Italia?” A Lecture by Prof. Stefano Albertini [2011]

A lecture by Prof. Stefano Albertini, director of Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. Introduced by Federico Mioni (Director – Federmanager Academy) and Mario Cardoni (General Director – Federmanager). On the occasion of: "Manager italiani nel secolo asiatico". October 3, 2011.

• Literature

A Conversation with Erri De Luca [2011]

 The conversation between author Erri De Luca and journalist Silvia Bizio from November 1, 2011, featuring the short film "Al di là dello specchio", written and with De Luca himself.

• Music

A Conversation with Angela Meade [2011]

 From the series "Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin". Soprano Angela Meade is starring in the Met’s "Anna Bolena" and "Ernani". October 25, 2011.

• Cinema & Television

Saverio Costanzo discusses his film “The Solitude of Prime Numbers” [2011]

 The presentation of "The Solitude of Prime Numbers", followed by a Q&A with the director Saverio Costanzo. September 29, 2011.

• Music

Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino [Full Version] [2011]

 The full version of Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino’s talk and performance at Casa Italiana. October 3, 2011.

• Music

Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino [Short Version] [2011]

The short version of Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino’s talk and performance at Casa Italiana. October 3, 2011.

• Art

The Towers, the Portico and the Farm [2011]

 “The Towers, the Portico and the Farm”. Exhibition on view at Casa Italiana September 20 – October 21, 2011. Featuring an interview with curator Alberto Faliva.

• Music

A Conversation with Luca Pisaroni [2011]

 Bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni in conversation with Fred Plotkin for Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin. October 14, 2011.

• Music

Andrea Veneziani Trio [2011]

 The Andrea Veneziani Trio jazz concert, presenting their album "Oltreoceano" from October 12, 2011.

• History & Politics

In Difesa della Giustizia: A Conversation with Piero Luigi Vigna [2011]

 One of the most important figures among Italian magistrates, Piero Luigi Vigna presents his latest book in conversation with Alexander Stille. September 28, 2011.

• History & Politics

Two Mediterranean Statesmen at the Helm of the U.N. (Part 2 of 2: Amintore Fanfani) [2011]

 Part 2 of the Symposium on Guido de Marco and Amintore Fanfani from September 26, 2011.

• History & Politics

Two Mediterranean Statesmen at the Helm of the U.N. (Part 1 of 2: Guido de Marco) [2011]

 The first half of the symposium on Amintore Fanfani and Guido de Marco that took place at Casa Italiana on September 26, 2011.

• Literature

Neither Hope Nor Fear [2011]

 Prof. Deanna Shemek (University of Santa Cruz) gave a lecture on Isabella d’Este at Casa Italiana on September 22, 2011.

• Literature

The Prodigious Muse [2011]

 The book presentation of Prof. Virginia Cox’s latest work, "The Prodigious Muse: Women’s Writing in Counter-Reformation Italy". September 21, 2011.

• Italian Society

The Italian Farmhouses of Puglia, feat. Nichi Vendola [2011]

 The book presentation of "Masseria: The Italian Farmhouses of Puglia", featuring President of Apulia Nichi Vendola. June 22, 2011.

• Casa Italiana

Squisitamente Italiana! The 2010-2011 Season Highlights [2011]

 The best of our 2010-2011 Season, including our 20th anniversary Gala, the Zerilli-Marimò Literary Prize, and the visit of the President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano.

• Literature

City and Nation in the Italian Unification [2011]

 The book presentation of Prof. Yousefzadeh’s latest book "City and Nation in the Italian Unification" about the Festivals of Dante Alighieri. September 19, 2011.

• Literature

Italian American Writers Association On Translation [2011]

 On their 20th anniversary, IAWA (Italiana American Writers Association) organized an event at Casa Italiana, entitled "On Translation" and featuring Jonathan Galassi and his translation of Leopardi’s Canti. September 15, 2011.

• Italian Society

Jewish Treasures of Marche and Apulia [2011]

 An event organized in collaboration with the Primo Levi Center of New York on the Jewish treasures of the Italian regions of Marche and Apulia. September 13, 2011.

“Your Voice”: Director Stefano Albertini Speaks to i-Italy About 9/11 [2011]

 On the 10th anniversary of 9/11, i-Italy.org interviewed a large number of representatives of the Italian and Italian-American communities of New York to hear their stories about what happened 10 years ago.

• Literature

Spartacus Between Myth and History [2011]

 A panel discussion on the important historical character Spartacus and his reflections upon the culture of today. June 16, 2011

• Theater & Dance

I Promessi Sposi (The Betrothed) [2011]

 A performance of sections of Alessandro Manzoni’s I Promessi Sposi, featuring Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, Gilda Gelati and Elsa Martignoni. June 15, 2011. For copyright reasons, please write to casa.italiana@nyu.edu to receive the special password for viewing this video.

• Cinema & Television

Open Roads – Italian Cinema on Stage [2011]

 The protagonsits of Lincoln Center’s Open Roads – New Italian Cinema film festival participated in a round table at Casa Italiana on June 3, 2011.

• Literature

The Mysteries of Venice and the Magic of New York Revealed! [2011]

 The presentation of the interactive books about Venice and New York presented by the authors at Casa Italiana on May 27, 2011.

• Theater & Dance

Apollo e Dafne [2011]

 Underworld Productions’ semi-staged performance of Handel’s "Apollo e Dafne" (1710). May 25, 2011.

• Italian Society

From the First to the Second Risorgimento [2011]

 A lecture by Prof. Marina Calloni of the Università di Milano Bicocca about the women of the Rosselli and Nathan families. May 11, 2011.

• Literature

Ennio Flaiano and His Italy [2011]

 The presentation of Marisa Trubiano’s book, with Mario Fratti, Laura Caparrotti and Marta Mondelli. May 4, 2011.

• History & Politics

Panel: Gobetti @ NYC [2011]

 An international conference about the figure of Piero Gobetti. May 5, 2011

• Literature

Book Presentation: Dante, il paradigma intellettuale [2011]

 The presentation of Prof. Maria Luisa Ardizzone’s book "Dante, il paradigma intellettuale. Un inventio degli anni fiorentini". April 28, 2011.

• Fashion

AdDRESSING Style: From Vogue Italia to Vogue.it, with Franca Sozzani [2011]

 A conversation with Vogue Italia editor in chief Franca Sozzani, with Grazia d’Annunzio and Eugenia Paulicelli. May 3, 2011.

• Literature

Margaret Mazzantini [2011]

Author Margaret Mazzantini presented her novel "Twice Born" [Viking Adult, 2011], the English translation of "Venuto al mondo" [Mondadori, 2008] on April 29, 2011.

• Music

Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin: Violeta Urmana [2011]

 A conversation with soprano Violeta Urmana, April 13, 2011.

• Literature

Book Presentation and Performance: GASPARA STAMPA. THE COMPLETE POEMS [2011]

 An evening celebrating the publication of Gaspara Stampa – The Complete Poems – The 1554 Edition of the Rime, a Bilingual Edition, edited by Troy Tower and Jane Tylus. February 15, 2011.

• Fashion

AdDRESSing Style: Fashion in the Global Age [2010]

The new series on fashion and design "AdDRESSing Style: Conversations on the Visual Arts," kicked off with an inaugural event, "Fashion in the Global Age," on October 21, 2010.

• Music

Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin: Joyce DiDonato [2011]

 Joyce DiDonato appeared on March 30, 2011, on the series Adventures in Italian Opera with Fred Plotkin.

• Cinema & Television

A Sense of Italy [2011]

A panel and screening of Visconti’s "Senso", on the occasion of the new digitally mastered Criterion Collection release and the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy.

• Casa Italiana

Twentieth Anniversary Gala [2010]

 The celebrations for Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò’s 20th anniversary which took place at NYU’s Skirball Center for the Performing Arts and the Kimmel Center for University Life on November 4, 2010. Performances included conductor Marco Armiliato and soprano Maya Kovalevska performing with the NYU Orchestra. Honorees included CNBC news anchor Maria Bartiromo and Inverned Associates LLC President and CEO Ken Langone.

• Casa Italiana

Turning Twenty. My Name is Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò [2010]

 Isabella Rossellini lends her voice to the building at 24 West 12th Street: Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò. The Casa explores her last twenty years of life as the home of all those who love Italy and Italian culture.

• Music

Roy Paci, Marco Cappelli, Mauro Pagani and Sun [2009]

Roy Paci & Aretuska, Marco Cappelli, Mauro Pagani and Sun on their experience of translating the traditional italian music in a contemporary way. The debate was moderated by Stefano Albertini and Letizia Airos.

• Theater & Dance

Futurist Show Performance [2009]

 The Commissioner for Cultural Affairs of the City of Milan Massimiliano Finazzer Flory presented his “Futurist Show Performance” at Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò and the Italian Cultural Institute in New York.

• Casa Italiana

Director Stefano Albertini Presents the New Website [2010]

 Director Stefano Albertini presents the new Casa Italiana website www.www.casaitaliananyu.org

• Casa Italiana

Announcing the 20th Anniversary [2010]

 A video announcing Casa Italiana’s upcoming 20th anniversary on November 4, 2010.

• Cinema & Television

Open Roads [2010]

Open Roads: New Italian Cinema. In 2010 the festival celebrated its 10th anniversary and presented a mix of veterans and new entries of the Italian cinema industry, such as Gabriele Salvatores, Paolo Virzi’, Rocco Papaleo, Carlo Verdone, Sabrina Impacciatore, Giorgio Diritti, Alessandro Angelini as well as the organizers of the festival Antonio Monda e Richard Pena.

• History & Politics

Nichi Vendola [2010]

 The complete lecture of President of the Apulia Region Nichi Vendola at Casa Italiana on November 17, 2010.

• Cinema & Television

Remembering Suso Cecchi d’Amico and Mario Monicelli [2010]

Antonio Monda and Caterina D’Amico remember Suso Cecchi D’Amico and Mario Monicelli (December 1, 2010).

• Cinema & Television

Announcing “Dire Napoli” [2010]

 Stefano Albertini, Antonio Monda and Davide Azzolini announce the imminent visit of the Cardinal of Naples Crescenzio Sepe.

• Cinema & Television

John Turturro [2011]

 The Italian-American actor and director speaks of Passione, his latest film, during Cardinal Crescenzio Sepe’s visit to Casa Italiana.