Presentation of the new translation of The Buffoons, A Ridiculous Comedy (Li buffoni) with editors / translators Sara Dìaz and Jessica Goethals, and Suzanne Cusick (NYU). Introduced and moderated by Jane Tylus (NYU). Scene Reading by Richard Dent & Ali Sohaili. Directed by: Orlando Pabotoy (NYU Tisch). April 26, 2018
Watch the video: Margherita Costa’s “The Buffoons, A Ridiculous Comedy”
Author Mitchell Cohen presents his book The Politics of Opera, in conversation with Eric Banks, Director of the New York Institute for the Humanities. Co-hosted with Salon Sanctuary Concerts. April 12, 2018
Watch the video: Presentation of “The Politics of Opera”
Of Cold Hands, Blind Eyes, and White Hair: Physical and Psychological Aging in the Operas of Giuseppe Verdi. A lecture by Francesco Izzo, University of Southampton, co-director of the American Institute for Verdi Studies at NYU. April 2, 2018
Watch the video: Old Age in the Operas of Giuseppe Verdi
Author and poet Annie Lanzillotto presents her latest flip book Hard Candy / Pitch Roll Yaw with special guests John Gennari (University of Vermont) and Kathleen Zamboni-McCormick. March 22, 2018
Watch the video: Annie Lanzillotto presents “Hard Candy / Pitch Roll Yaw”
A special concert to celebrate Fat Thursday by revisiting the classic songs inspired by the Brazilian Carnival that have become staples of the Italian musical culture. Featuring guitarist Paul Ricci and percussionist Rogerio Boccato. February 8, 2018
Watch the video: Mafalda Minnozzi: Quando la banda passò
Fred Plotkin in conversation with bass-baritone Luca Pisaroni. February 1, 2018
Watch the video: A Conversation with Luca Pisaroni
On the occasion of the presentation of the documentary “Pagani” directed by Elisa Flaminia Inno. Musician/dancer/teacher/ethnomusicologist Alessandra Belloni performs a demonstration of music and dance with her group I Giullari di Piazza, featuring violinist Mara Gerety, dancers Francesca Silvano & Amara. January 22, 2018
Watch the video: Alessandra Belloni and I Giullari di Piazza
Director Elisa Flaminia Inno presents her documentary “Pagani” in conversation with Stefano Albertini (NYU) and Alessandra Belloni (musician/dancer/teacher/ethnomusicologist). January 22, 2018
Watch the video: Elisa Flaminia Inno presents “Pagani”
Today’s word is MERDA, the Italian word for “shit,” but also the good luck cheer among performers.
Watch the video: Parole Parole: “Merda”
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