Expo begins its one-year countdown
A crowded Piazza Gae Aulenti. Colorful balloons of green, white and red. And the extraordinary voice of Andrea Bocelli accompanied by the RAI Orchestra, conducted by maestro Andrea Morricone (protagonist of a memorable concert on April 29 at the Moss Theatre in Santa Monica). This is how Expo Milano 2015 celebrated the start of the […]
Read moreA look at Pompeii through the eyes of science
Over 150 precious artifacts on loan from the Naples National Archaeological Museum will be on show at the exhibit “Pompeii”, opening on May 20 until January 4, 2015 at the California Science Center. The exhibit offers a glimpse into the opulent lifestyle and tragic end of this ancient society forgotten for centuries until its rediscovery […]
Read moreItalian Festival in Scottsdale, AZ (April 4-5, 2014)
Scottsdale, Arizona hosted the first edition of the “Italian Festival” on April 4 and 5. The festival was organized against the spectacular backdrop of the Soleri bridge and plaza designed by legendary Italian architect and Arizona resident Paolo Soleri in the latter part of his career. Honorary guest, Scottsdale Mayor Jim Lane, inaugurated the event, […]
Read moreAndrea Morricone premiers in Santa Monica with Amor symphonic orchestra
Maestro Andrea Morricone conducted the Amor symphonic Orchestra in the first American performance of his newest production during a special evening at the New Roads School’s Ann and Jerry Moss theater, in Santa Monica. Soprano Elisabetta Russo and tenor Gianluca Sciarpelletti performed original pieces composed by Maestro Morricone with lyrics by Paola Lorenzi. The concert […]
Read moreVezzoli’s work showcased in L.A.
After the resounding plause received at Rome’s MAXXI (National Museum of XXI Century Art) and at New York’s MoMA (Museum of Modern Art), “Cinema Vezzoli” opens in Los Angeles, at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA). The exhibit explores modern obsession with fame while reflecting the artist’s passion for classic European cinema, for Hollywood’s myth, […]
Read moreCostumes and sketches from Verdi’s operas on show at the Italian Cultural Institute (April 17, 2014)
On April 17 the show Tribute to Verdi, organized in cooperation with the Teatro dell’Opera in Rome, was inaugurated at the Italian Cultural Institute. The exhibit tells the story of the most famous and significant performances of Verdi’s operas through set designs and costumes created by some of the most important artists of the XX […]
Read moreAn Italian mathematician designated President of Chapman University (April 14, 2014)
The distinguished Italian mathematician Daniele Struppa, who came to Chapman University in 2006 as Provost, has been named by the University Board of Trustees “presidential designate” and successor to President Jim Doti, Ph.D., when Doti eventually retires. Before joining Chapman, Dr. Struppa taught at the University of Milan, at the Scuola Normale di Pisa, the […]
Read more10 New Inductees for the USC Chapter of the National Italian Honor Society (April 10, 2014)
In a touching ceremony ten new members were inducted into the USC Chapter of Gamma Kappa Alpha, the National Italian Honor Society. The Society has chapters throughout North America and was founded to acknowledge superior academic performance in the field of Italian language, literature and culture. In the oath that concluded the ceremony, inductees pledged […]
Read moreRamin Bahrami Scores With Bach and Scarlatti in Beverly Hills 90210 (April 9, 2014)
Ramin Bahrami made his U.S.A. debut Wednesday night in the Bram Goldsmith Theater at the new Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills 90210. He is in late 30s, a bit portly and unprepossessing in appearance, but once Bahrami started the music rolled out inevitably from the Steinway he was playing and […]
Read moreOverpainting opens at Santa Monica Art Studio (April 5, 2014)
Overpainting, an exhibit of innovative art by Italian artists, opened on April 5 at the Santa Monica Art Studio. The show, curated by Matteo Galbiati and organized in cooperation with the Italian Culturale Institute in Los Angeles, preeminently featured 5 Italian artists (Paola Fonticoli, Elena Modorati, Sonia Costantini, Paolo Iacchetti and Albano Morandi) employing in […]
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