Join us for the eighth annual Italian Perspective event in the Musco Center for the Arts at Chapman University!
This year’s edition of the Italian Perspective series is a unique opportunity to learn about the influence of Italian song culture throughout various periods, styles, and genres. A program of original plenary lectures and live performances will provide intellectual insight, cultural breadth, and aesthetic experiences – a fascinating journey stimulating the mind and the heart. Presentations will reveal the interlaced development of the historical genesis and significance of Italian song traditions, including folk songs, art songs, and opera arias.
A reception with light refreshments at the conclusion of the event will provide guests with the opportunity to mingle and meet speakers and performers.
For tickets, visit the Musco Center’s website or by calling 844-OC-Musco.
Chapman ID: free | Community: $20
A portion of your ticket goes in support of Italian Studies.
Ticket includes parking.
PROGRAM
10:00 – 10:10 a.m.
Opening Remarks
Federico Pacchioni, Musco Chair of Italian and Director of the Ferrucci Institute
Lorenza Errighi, Deputy Consul General of Italy in Los Angeles
10:10 – 10:30 a.m.
“The President’s Private Arias”
Performers: Louise Thomas, Courtney Taylor, Ashley Faatoalia, and Daniele C. Struppa
10:30 – 11:00 a.m.
“Soundtracks of Italian Ethnicity”
Ilaria Serra, Professor of Italian and Comparative Studies (Florida Atlantic University)
11:00-11:10
Intermission
11:10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Remarks by Giulio Ongaro, Dean of the School of Performing Arts
“Original Italian Art Songs from the Ferrucci Institute”
Music by Louise Thomas and lyrics by Federico Pacchioni
Performed by Courtney Taylor and Ashley Faatoalia
11:30 – 11:50 a.m.
“For an OC Original Italian Bluegrass” Wimberley Bluegrass Band
11:50 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks
Federico Pacchioni
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Reception with Light Refreshments Mezzanine Level
