Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento, Italian musicians from Liguria, are the protagonists of the concert “Opera for piano four hands”. The event is promoted by the Allegro con Moto Association of Savona in collaboration with the “Friends of Maple Grove” of New York. In December 2023 The Practice of Opera Singing in Italy was declared on the Intangible Heritage List of Umanity Sites by UNESCO (United Nations Cultural Agency). The concert pays tribute to the extraordinary world of Opera with a journey to discover the greatest Italian opera composers through the four hands of pianists Elena Buttier ..read more

In occasione del centenario della nascita di Maria Callas e di Franco Zeffirelli, che ricorre il 2 dicembre, l’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Washington e l’Ambasciata di Grecia negli USA hanno organizzato insieme la proiezione di “Callas Forever”, film biografico diretto da Franco Zeffirelli, che ha co-scritto la sceneggiatura insieme a Martin Sherman. La proiezione si terrà il 4 dicembre, alle 18.00 ora locale, presso la sede dell’Ambasciata d’Italia a Washington DC. Maria Callas era un’amica personale di Franco Zefferelli. Uscito nelle sale nel 2002 il film è ispirato alla s ..read more

Stefano Poda’s unique production of Verdi’s masterpiece takes the stage    Starring Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov   Friday, 16 June at 9pm The opening night of the 100th edition of Verona Arena Opera Festival brings a visionary adaptation of Giuseppe Verdi’s Aida. Crystal pyramids and mesmerising lighting designs blend seamlessly within the ancient Roman amphitheatre, creating a technologically advanced yet intimate rendition of this beloved opera. The multifaceted artist Stefano Poda takes the helm as the director, making his Arena debut. Th ..read more

THE  BRONX  OPERA presents Francis Poulenc’s Dialogues of the Carmelites performed in English Saturday May 6 at 7:30 pm; Sunday May 7 at 2:30 pm Saturday May 13 at 7:30 pm; Sunday May 14 at 2:30 pm Lehman College/Lovinger Theatre, 250 Bedford Pk. Blvd. West Tickets: $40; $30 Reservations: www.bronxopera.org         718.365.4209                                                                  ..read more

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POLLY FERMAN, LEADING INTERPRETER AND CHAMPION OF MUSIC OF THE AMERICAS IN CONCERT MARCH 23 in NEW YORK CITY ‘The well-known pianist Polly Ferman played, in a captivating concert, works of Latin American composers.”                                                                                            La Nacion, Buenos Aires “It has become Ferman’s mission to acqu ..read more

By Michael Recchiuti It is a time of reckoning. Issues concerning the abuse of power in matters of politics, race, and sex have been brought to a superheated boil in this pressure cooker that is life in the time of Covid. A hard look must be taken at so many of our institutions, and how they function. The issue I would like to address here is that of the intersection of the business of music and power, and how I think we must view it. We live in a society with structural inequalities. Every society has structural inequalities. Our goal in America has been to progressively reduce, mitigate, and ..read more

CHRISTINE JOWERS, Founder of  The Dance Enthusiast, receives * a Bessie from the NY Dance and Performance Awards, and a * a 2022 Distinguished Achievement  in Dance Award from the American Dance Guild Christine Jowers, Founder/ Senior Contributor of the innovative dance website, The Dance Enthusiast, received honors from two prestigious US dance institutions during the month of December– The American Dance Guild and The New York Dance and Performance Awards, The Bessies, also known as the dance industry’s version of the Academy Aw ..read more

Impulses Dance Theatre Arts, Inc. Announces New Film  “Dancing Without Steps: The Art of Improvisation with Margaret Beals” Margaret Beals’ Impulses Dance Theatre Arts, Inc. announces the release of “Dancing Without Steps: The Art of Improvisation with Margaret Beals” introduced by National Medal of Art recipient Meredith Monk.  This short documentary represents a life’s journey for Margaret Beals, a solo performer since the 1960s best known for her improvisational artistry in dance and theatre. It is under consideration for art, dance, and women-centric film festivals with a premier ..read more

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