Queens College and the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute sponsor a program to study Italian language and culture in Perugia, Italy. These low-cost 4-week or 8-week programs give students and the community the opportunity to earn 6 or 12 credits in Italian, in one of the most beautiful medieval cities in Italy. Sponsored by the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute, Queens College/CUNY and Queens College’s Italian Department.
A “must” for opera lovers. This program features the greats of Italian opera. Moderated by well known musicologist Louis Barella. Sponsored by DaVinci Society.
A selection of famous arias of Italian operas by Puccini, Verdi, Leoncavallo, Rossini, Mascagni and Cilea will be performed by renowned artists of the New Rochelle Opera Company. Sponsored by the Italian Club of Westchester Community College.
Location:
Westchester Community College Academic Arts Theatre
Experience an afternoon of great Italian music! Enjoy Italian marches and operatic selections performed by the 30 piece Yonkers Concert Band under the direction of Joseph Stamboni. Sing-along to the band’s signature piece of twelve Neapolitan favorites – lyrics provided to the audience. Appearance by Miss Columbus 2009. Sponsored by the Yonkers Columbus Day Celebration Committee in cooperation with the City of Yonkers, Philip A. Amicone, Mayor and the Yonkers Department of Parks, Recreation and Conservation.
Giada Valenti’s new show is a unique and entertaining program that appeals to the romantic spirit. With her great storytelling and emotional vocal skills Giada takes her audience on a virtual trip through the most romantic places on earth, performing timeless songs as “Speak Softly Love” (theme from The Godfather). Her selections are a blend of the past and present.
Wed, 10/14/2009 - 18:00 to Tue, 10/13/2009 - 20:00
Presentation of the book "Per non morire di Mafia": an interview to Pietro Grasso (Chief Prosecutor of the National AntiMafia Bureau) by Alberto La Volpe.
Concert for the 50th Anniversary from the death of the great Tenor Mario Lanza (Alfred Arnold Cocozza) from Molise (Filignano – Italy), born in Philadelphia. To familiarize the present audience and the Italian-American community with the life, opera and cinematographic activity of Mario Lanza, internationally famous in the humanitarian and artistic fields. Performance by the Italian Tenor Luciano Lamonarca. Briefing of the artistic and cultural value of the Italian-American community.
