FABIO LUISI – In conversation with Harvey Sachs
Grammy and ECHO Klassik Award-winner Fabio Luisi serves as General Music Director of the Zurich Opera and Principal Conductor of the Metropolitan Opera. He launches a new appointment as Principal Conductor of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra (DNSO) in the 2017-18 season. In 2015-16, the fifth season of his Met tenure, Luisi conducts David McVicar’s […]
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DACIA MARAINI
Dacia Maraini in conversation with Lisa Sarti (Borough of Manhattan Community College-CUNY) and Laura Feola (the Graduate Center-Cuny). Dacia Maraini is one of most transalted Italian writers in the world, (more than 20 countries) and has won several awards, including the Formentor Prize for L’età del malessere (1963); the Premio Fregene for Isolina (1985); the […]
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RICCARDO FRIZZA
In conversation with Harvey Sachs Italian Conductors in New York series Award-winning Italian maestro Riccardo Frizza is a galvanic presence on the podium, inspiring performances as exhilarating as they are expressive. Championed by Alberto Zedda, Bruno Cagli, and Gian Carlo Menotti, he is a leading exponent of bel canto repertoire, collaborating with a who’s who […]
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JHUMPA LAHIRI “In Other Words”
With the presentation of “In Other Words” by JHUMPA LAHIRI, the Institute begins a series of evenings with American authors that speak about their ties with Italy.In Jhumpa Lahiri’s case the bond is the language. Lahiri, in fact, winner of a Pulitzer Prize, decided to write her latest book in Italian after having spent three […]
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WORKWEAR/ABITI DA LAVORO
In an age where jobs are in short supply and workers are rendered invisible, overalls and work clothes have turned into a fashion genre. Curated by Alessandro Guerriero and produced in collaboration with the Triennale di Milano, this exhibition features the work of forty designers, including Coop Himmelb(l)au, Mella Jaarsma, Angela Missoni, Issey Miyake, Faye […]
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IN SCENA! WINTER
In Scena! Italian Theater Festival NY Presents Lovers of Italian theater won’t have to wait until 4th annual IN SCENA! ITALIAN THEATER FESTIVAL NY that premieres in May. Beginning February 4th, Kairos Italy Theater (KIT), the renowned Italian theater company in New York, will present IN SCENA! WINTER. The program will feature encore performances […]
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INTERNATIONAL REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM SERIES Panel discussion
Panel: discussion Being a Child during the Holocaust Panel discussion: Being a Child during the Holocaust. Panelists: Patricia Heberer Rice (US Holocaust Memorial Museum, Washington DC) and Emily Langer (Washington Post). On January 27, 1945 the Soviet Army entered and liberated the extermination camp of Auschwitz. This date was chosen to commemorate the victims of […]
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UNA STORIA AMERICANA
Olimpia ZAGNOLI – Emiliano PONZI Two Italian Illustrators in New York The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to host the exhibit Una Storia Americana, presenting a selection of recent works by Italian artists Emiliano Ponzi and Olimpia Zagnoli, two of the most well-known Italian illustrators based in the United States. Their work has appeared in […]
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Una Storia Americana- lecture
In conjunction with the exhbit, Una Storia Americana, hosted and on display at The Italian Cultural Institute (January 29 – March 11), Italian illustrators Emiliano Ponzi and Olimpia Zangoli will give a presentation focusing on a selection of works produced in the last five years.
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INTERNATIONAL REMEMBRANCE PROGRAM SERIES Ceremony
Readings of the names of the Jews deported from Italy and the Italian territories. Ceremony. Readings of the names of the Jews deported from Italy and the Italian territories. Opening remarks: Consul General Natalia Quintavalle and Alessandro Di Rocco (President, Centro Primo Levi) Excerpts from Primo Levi’s writings will be read during the ceremony by […]
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