Date: March 27, 2015
Time: 7:30-9:00PM
Location: Gasson Hall 100
Address: Boston College 140 Commonwealth Ave. Chestnut Hill, MA 02467
Contact: Prof. Mattia Acetoso, 617-552-1741

This event celebrates the encounter of contemporary music and the Italian Renaissance, commemorating the life and works of Gaspara Stampa (1523-1554), the greatest woman poet of the Italian Renaissance.

The evening will begin with a brief presentation on the life and work of Gaspara Stampa by Prof. Franco Mormando, chairperson of the Boston College Department of Romance Languages and Literatures.

Next will follow an exclusive performance of two works by the contemporary composer and BC faculty member, Thomas Oboe Lee: the world premieres of "Gaspara Stampa" (2014), and "La Serenissima" (2013).The author will introduce his works.

The event is free and open to the public. Light refreshments will be served.Click here for additional information

For directions to campus, with maps and parking info: bc.edu/maps