New Haven’s Italian-Americans boxed to live
By Erik Dobratz The Italian-Americans in Connecticut used their hands to build much of the state, but that's not all they used them for. Some of them "put them up' as prizefighters and made a lot of history. Branford High School social studies teacher and track coach Rich Biondi loves teaching and coaching, but boxing really...
Connecticut Lyric Opera, Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra to present ‘Il Barbiere di Siviglia’ in area
by Allison Lindsay Connecticut Lyric Opera and the Connecticut Virtuosi Chamber Orchestra have scheduled performances at five venues for the upcoming co-production of Gioachino Rossini's opera, "Il Barbiere di Siviglia (The Barber of Seville)." Rossini's famous two-act comic opera, The Barber of Seville, is a masterpiece of invent...
Holiday Concert with Micheal Castaldo and Marissa Famiglietti
The Mattatuck Museum (144 West Main St. Waterbury, CT 06702) is pleased to celebrate the holiday season with a concert featuring renowned tenor Micheal Castaldo and guest soprano Marissa Famiglietti on Sunday, December 20, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. Micheal Castaldo, a classical crossover tenor and light Italian opera singer, songwriter and composer,...
Eni celebra il matrimonio con il Mit insieme ai musicisti della Scala
Ieri sera a Boston si è celebrata l'elleanza tra Eni e il Massachusetts Institute of Technology con un concerto dei Cameristi del Teatro alla Scala di Milano. Sulle note delle "Fantasie dall'opera di Verdi" - una serie opere "dimenticate", composte su temi tratti dai lavori più celebri di Giuseppe Verdi, l'Eni e il Mit hanno ribadito il successo de...
Luciano Monaco Guitar Performance Sunday, April 3, 2016
Guitar Solo performance by LUCIANO MONACO - April 3, 2016. Music By Italian Composer : Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco. CONCERT 4:00 pm-5:00 pm. Carriage House Violins - 1039 Chesnut St. Newton - Upper Falls 02464. Pre-concert film 3:45--Who is Mario Castelnuovo Tedesco? Space is limited; to reserve your seat p...
Mario Lanza tribute concert in Providence this weekend
By Richard Duckett The Italian-American tenor Mario Lanza (1921-59) inspired many with his "once in a century" voice, including later operatic greats such as Placido Domingo and Luciano Pavarotti. Talents of the World Inc. is hoping to keep the inspiration going with its show "Three Tenors from Around the World: A Tribute to the Legen...
Mauro Pagani esporta negli USA “La Notte della Taranta”
Dopo lo straordinario successo delle edizioni da lui dirette in Puglia tra il 2007 e il 2009, Mauro Pagani esporterà negli USA "La Notte della Taranta", uno degli eventi più rappresentativi della tradizione italiana, nell'ambito del programma "Italy in US 2013", promosso dal Ministero degli Esteri in collaborazione con i Ministeri dei Beni e delle...
The Italian Girl in Algiers (L’Italiana in Algieri) in Boston
Having premiered in 1813, Rossini's opera buffa, The Italian Girl in Algiers, is a true comic gem with delightful characters, sparkling music and coloratura fireworks. It follows the courageous Isabella, a young Italian woman who travels to Algiers to find her missing lover, Lindoro. Upon her journey, Isabella captivates Mustafá, the Bey of Algiers...
Luigi Datome: 'Obviously enthusiastic' to join Boston Celtics
by Jay King In a Facebook post Friday morning, newly-acquired Boston Celtics forward Luigi Datome pledged his "efforts" and "soul" to his new team while stating the goal of proving he's an NBA player. "It's time to pack!" wrote Datome, who the Celtics acquired Thursday along with Jonas Jerebko for veteran forward Tayshaun Prince....
Men Only: It’s All About Tradition Here
Bocce, gentlemen? Sorry ladies, this month's article is about a men's-only club! Recently, I was graciously welcomed for a visit at the Italian American Citizens Club of Lynn, where I had the great pleasure of meeting the club members. When I was first approached to write an article about their bocce league, I imagined that I would hear about the...
Singer Sissy Castrogiovanni Presents ‘Intra Lu Munnu’ at Dante Alighieri
Talented singer, Sissy Castrogiovanni, presents her debut album, "Intra Lu Munnu", mixing Mediterranean jazz and Sicilian popular music. She will be accompanied by a 6-piece band and a chorus of singers. AccompanimentNando Michelin, Piano; Miguel Angel Lous, Sax; Keala Kaumeheiwa, Bass; Tiago Michelin, Drums; Tareq Rantisi, Percussion; Jussi Reijo...
South Boston Italian Pride concert set for Thursday
By Patrick D. Rosso South Boston will be breaking out the green, white, and red Thursday as the neighborhood celebrates its Italian residents at Medal of Honor Park. The annual South Boston Italian Pride event, which includes a concert featuring Michael Dutra and the Strictly Sinatra Band, will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Aug. 22. &nbs...