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Articles by: Samantha Janazzo

  • Stefano Albertini interviews Fred Plotkin at Casa Italiana All Photos by: Molly Engleman
    Art & Culture

    Great Season Finale for Plotkin's " 2017 Adventures in Italian Opera"

    Samantha Janazzo(May 02, 2017)
    At New York University's Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò, Fred Plotkin hosted nearly half a dozen live interviews with some of the biggest names in the world of Italian Opera. Now, his series "Adventures in Italian Opera" is nearing the end of the 2017 season. For its season finale, Director of Casa Italiana Stefano Alberini interviewed Plotkin to recount the findings of such a successful series.
  • Giro d'Italia 2016, the Alps
    Life & People

    Cyclist Tour Italy With the 100th Giro d'Italia

    Samantha Janazzo(April 27, 2017)
    Starting in Sardinia and ending in Milan, this year's Giro d'Italia will bring more challenges than every before. Competitors are up against the the rocky terrain of Mount Etna, the sprinting flats of Tuscany, the valleys of the Dolomites, and the thin altitude of the Alps. Who will take home the first place prize this year? Stay tuned! The races kick off May 5th and end May 28th.
  • Art & Culture

    New Martone TV Series about Eduardo De Filippo

    Samantha Janazzo(April 26, 2017)
    Mario Martone excitedly introduces his new Naples based television show about the famous early 1900s actor Eduardo De Filippo. This will be the directors very first TV series after releasing 15 successful films since his debut in 1985.
  • Depero and the Metropolis of New York, Museo del Novecento
    Art & Culture

    New York New York: Rediscovering America, in Milan

    Samantha Janazzo(April 19, 2017)
    "New York New York: rediscovering America," an exciting new exhibition in Milan's Museo del Novecento and the Gallerie d'Italia in the Palazzo di Scala, encompassing a variety of Italian masterpieces and their personal depiction of modern New York City and the United States.
  • Plotkin and Rustioni at Casa Italiana, Photograph by Molly Engelman
    Art & Culture

    Inspiring Interview with 34-year-old Met Maestro Daniele Rustioni

    Samantha Janazzo(April 12, 2017)
    Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimò (NYU) airs the fifth episode of "Adventures in Italian Opera" with Fred Plotkin. This episode features Daniele Rustioni, a 34 year old Italian conductor who recently completed his debut at the Metropolitan Opera, among many other impressive milestones.
  • Pope Francis in Milan
    Facts & Stories

    Saints Exhibition Welcomes Pope Francis to Milan

    Samantha Janazzo(March 28, 2017)
    Holy Father came to Milano for a brief visitation packed with insightful speeches, blessings of the less fortunate, and a 44 piece art exhibition in Palazzo Reale to last until early June. The exhibit includes 44 artistic works, including pieces by Titian and Guercino and "Ecstasy of St. Francis of Assisi," a work recovered last year from an earthquake-ravaged church in Accumoli.
  • Art & Culture

    Italian Makeup Artists Win Oscar

    Samantha Janazzo(February 27, 2017)
    Alessandro Bertolazzi and Giorgio Gregorini, along with American Christopher Nelson, took the award for "Best Makeup" in the movie "Suicide Squad." In his speech, Bertolazzi acknowledged his roots and stated that he is proud of being Italian: "I am Italian. This Oscar is for all the immigrants."
  • The world was his canvas
    Art & Culture

    Haring's Work Comes to Milan's Piazza Reale

    Samantha Janazzo(February 24, 2017)
    Over 100 Keith Haring pieces will be exhibited in Milan's Piazza Reale from February to June. His iconic "street art" style speaks volumes to the changing viewpoints of love, hate, fear, and war during the 80's and 90's in the USA while tying in international culture and history.

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