What Rosario Scalero Taught Samuel Barber
“What Makes It Italian?” Famous Composers and the Italians Who Taught Them
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Topic: Italian Society
- Economy & Finance
A Conversation with Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala
Milan Mayor Giuseppe Sala in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU). May 16, 2019
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- History & Politics
Healing Journeys with the Black Madonna
Book presentation of Alessandra Belloni’s Healing Journeys with the Black Madonna, featuring a performance by Belloni and a talk by Rev. Dr. Matthew Fox. May 15, 2019
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- Parole Parole
Parole Parole: “Sprovvisto”
Today’s word is SPROVVISTO, that can mean something that is missing, but can also be used in a sentence to underline surprise.
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Parole Parole: “Faccendiere”
Today’s word is FACCENDIERE, Italian for a hustler or a lobbyist, used mostly in political circles.
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Parole Parole: “Figuraccia”
Today’s word is FIGURACCIA, Italian for a gaffe or for making a fool of oneself.
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Parole Parole: “Salve”
Today’s word is SALVE, an Italian greeting that can be used in both formal and colloquial settings.
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- History & Politics
The Neapolitan Language and Its “Accademia”
Massimiliano Verde, Accademia Napoletana, in conversation with journalist Angela Vitaliano. April 25, 2019
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- Art
Virgil’s Aeneid and the Destiny of Italy
A lecture by NYU Professor of Classics Alessandro Barchiesi. April 24, 2019
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Parole Parole: “Vignarola”
Today’s word is VIGNAROLA, a dish originating from the Roman vineyards.
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- Art
Curating Fascism
Exhibiting Art in Collapsing Democracies. A lecture by Raffaele Bedarida (Cooper Union). April 18, 2019
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- History & Politics
Verso Nuova York
Stories and Music of the Italian Migration. Featuring Elena Buttiero (piano) and Ferdinando Molteni (vocals, guitar). Presented with the Associazione Liguri nel Mondo. April 17, 2019
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Parole Parole: “Terrone”
Today’s word is TERRONE, a racial slur aimed at people from the southern end of the country.
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