Marzo 2024

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“THE THOUGHT”

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago Announces the US Tour of “Tigre Reale”

The film concert with a live performance of Italian musicians Stefano Maccagno and Furio Di Castri will be on tour in seven US cities, from the Midwest to the South.

The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago is pleased to announce the U.S. tour of Tigre Reale, an original film concert featuring the live musical performances of Stefano Maccagno (piano) and Furio Di Castri (double bass). The program is supported by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema of Turin.

Tigre Reale, a silent film made by Giovanni Pastrone in 1916, is a poem about the power of love and the destructiveness of memory, the cliché of the femme fatale, and the obsession with guilt. The troubled love story between the Russian countess Natka and the young diplomat Giorgio La Ferlita weighs on the tragic past of the woman. In the sweetened and rarefied world of a fictional aristocracy, unattainable Dannunzian characters are driven by extreme passions. The film becomes a luxurious stage for the divine

Pina Menichelli, who offers here a symbolic interpretation of the excessive and artificial acting that marks and distinguishes some of Italy’s silent cinema.

The music score harmoniously combines jazz and a classically inspired musical language, offering the audience a musical experience distant but at the same time perfectly matching the film’s flow. Stefano Maccagno’s piano echoes late romantic and impressionistic influences in combination with an always balanced contemporary touch, emphasizing the film’s dramatic tension. Furio Di Castri’s jazz scores wonderfully match all interior sequences, while his solo improvisations give the filmic narration an intriguing atmosphere.

“After the success of Inferno 1911, we are pleased to invite once again Maestro Stefano Maccagno and jazz musician Furio Di Castri to the U.S. for another exciting original project promoted by the Istituto,” says Luca Di Vito, Director of the Italian Cultural Institute. “The new film concert, Tigre Reale, will tour in seven cities in our jurisdiction, covering six states in our jurisdiction from the Midwest to the South. We are very proud to be able to bring such culturally relevant initiatives to our communities in Chicago and beyond, also thanks to important collaboration with local institutions.”

The restoration of Tigre Reale was carried out by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema of Turin in 1993, starting with a

tinted and toned nitrate print donated by Giovanni Pastrone to Maria Adriana Prolo in 1959. The restoration was carried out by the l’Immagine Ritrovata Laboratory in 1993. The 4K digitization of the restored version was carried out by the Museo Nazionale del Cinema of Turin at L’Immagine Ritrovata Laboratory in Bologna in 2018. The musical accompaniment for this edition was composed and performed by Maestro Stefano Maccagno.

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The Italian Cultural Institute of Chicago is the cultural office of the Consulate General of Italy in Chicago. Founded in 1985, the Institute is one of five cultural agencies of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the United States. It is located in the heart of Chicago, along the Magnificent Mile. The Institute serves as a convenient source for information about Italian life and culture that showcases Italy’s classic and contemporary heritage with particular reference to art, music, cinema, design, architecture, literature, fashion, theater, cuisine, science, and technology. Learn more at iicchicago.esteri.it.

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February 22, 2024

Winter League St. Louis, MO

Twenty-five teams, including teams from the Murphysboro Bocce and Herrin Bocce Club and the American Sons of Columbus (KC), competed in a marathon tournament starting at 10 a.m., with the championship game being finished at 1 a.m. Each team was guaranteed four games, with the top two from each bracket playing in a double elimination playoff. The Salsiccia Train team (IABC), Danny Drago, Jim Summers, Joe Grippi, and Vince Mancuso, respectively, took the championship. The American Sons of Columbus KC team of John L., Joe, Chris C., and Joe M. finished second. The Vinny Drago Memorial Team (IABC) of Tommy D., Dr. Ron F., Paul D., and Luke P. took third.

Thank you to the many volunteers, players, and guests who made this a competitive and fun tournament.

The Vince Chiarelli Band Continues a Rich Musical Legacy with

the New Album “Under the Mediterranean Moon”

Seasoned musician Vince Chiarelli, who carries the torch of a musical heritage dating back to his grandfather, Vince Chiarelli, a Sicilian immigrant and founder of Vincent Records and Vincent Chiarelli Publishing Co., announces the release of a new album, “Under the Mediterranean Moon.” This latest work is a heartfelt tribute to the Italian and Latin melodies passed down through generations, now infused with modern flair and rhythmic innovation. Chiarelli’s close bond with his grandfather not only fostered his musical talents but also instilled a profound appreciation for traditional Italian and Sicilian songs. Since his grandfather’s passing a decade ago, The Vince Chiarelli Band has been dedicated to bringing Vince Chiarelli’s original compositions and Italian-American classics to life, performing across the country and imbuing each performance with the soul of his family’s legacy.

The album’s title track, originally a waltz penned by Chiarelli’s grandfather, has been transformed into a Bossa Nova by The Vince Chiarelli Band, blending the romantic serenade of Italian nights with Latin rhythms. This innovative style, which the band dubs “Flamenco Italiano,” aims to reignite the passion for Italian music with a fresh and contemporary twist.

Joining Vince Chiarelli on this album are longtime bandmates Frank Calvagna on lead guitar and Tim Austin on drums, whose expertise and artistry have been integral to the band’s sound for over a decade. “Under the Mediterranean Moon” features an eclectic mix of original songs by Vince Chiarelli and beloved classics, such as “Bésame Mucho,” “Mambo Italiano,” “Roma Nun Fa’ La Stupida Stasera,” and “Sabor a Mí,” all arranged to evoke the ambiance of a Mediterranean escapade.

Listeners are invited to be transported to a vibrant café in Italy or Spain, lost in the romance and allure of dance. With the strum of guitars, the groove of bass and drums, and the distinctive rhythms of Latin percussion, “Under the Mediterranean Moon” is more than an album—it’s a sensory journey across cultures and time. “Under the Mediterranean Moon” was available on Valentine’s Day on all major streaming platforms and for purchase at vincechiarelliband.com. Visit thevincechiarelliband.hearnow.com to hear clips of songs on the album.

About Vince Chiarelli

Vince Chiarelli comes from a bloodline of music tradition. Vince started singing Italian songs at just 18-months-old, showing everyone his musical talent. Not only did he inherit his grandfather’s name, but he keeps the legacy of his grandfather, Vince Chiarelli Sr.’s music, alive. “The Vince Chiarelli Band” was started by Vince Chiarelli in order to continue the legacy left by his grandfather, a Sicilian immigrant who

achieved international success in the music business as a songwriter and musician. In March of 1967, Vince Chiarelli Sr. started a record label that Vince runs today. Vince grew up hearing stories of his grandfather playing in Nashville and his heavy involvement in the Chicago music scene. In Italy, Vince Sr. played with Franco Li Causi, the famous Italian musician known in the U.S. for his music in the Godfather movies. Vince studied this type of music and continues to embrace the authentic Italian-American style of music while also putting his own unique twist on it.

It has been over 50 years since Vince Chiarelli Sr.’s music shook the walls of The Barn Recording Studios in Nashville, where he recorded his hits of the 60s. Vince Chiarelli is continuing to play his grandfather’s songs and other Italian standards that influenced him so that he can continue to show the influence Italian music and culture have had on American popular music. When people think of Italian music, the first thing they may think of is opera, or perhaps the music that their grandparents would listen to. While “The Vince Chiarelli Band” pays homage to Italian music and its culture, they are not your grandmother’s Italian music.

Vince and his grandfather’s story was documented by the City of Rockford, Illinois in a video on Vimeo.

The Opera on the Piano: Two Italian Musicians in New York

Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento, Italian musicians from Liguria, are the protagonists of the concert “Italian Opera for Piano Four Hands.” The event is promoted by the Allegro con Moto Association of Savona in collaboration with the “Friends of Maple Grove” of New York.

In December 2023, The Practice of Opera Singing in Italy was declared an intangible heritage site by UNESCO (United Nations Cultural Agency). The concert pays tribute to the extraordinary world of opera with a journey to discover the greatest Italian opera composers through the four hands of pianists Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento.

During the concert, music by Giuseppe Verdi, Gioacchino Rossini, Francesco Cilea, Umberto Giordano, and Pietro Mascagni will be performed. The recital is in New York on Saturday, March 30, 2024, for the “Friends of Maple Grove” in the Center’s Celebration Hall at 4 p.m. (127-15 Kew Gardens Road, Kew Gardens, NY 11415). Entrance fee: $15. Email info@friendsofmaplegrove.org or call +1 347-878-6613.

Elena Buttiero and Anita Frumento have been carrying out research in the musicological field for many years, in particular aimed at the discovery and enhancement of the repertoire for piano four hands.

There are many shows staged from 2009 to today: “Italy ‘900: words, images, and music of the short century”; “Future Sounds. A musical journey into Futurism”; “Italy in the Great War: words, figures, and music between 1915 and 1918” (official program of the commemorations of the

Centenary of the First World War by the Presidency of the Council of Ministers); “Non sembiava imagine che tace” (with the patronage of the National Committee for the celebration of the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri of the Ministry of Cultural Heritage); “Quella sagoma di Dante. Tre donne alle prese con l’Alighieri” theatrical and musical show.

Elena Buttiero, who graduated in piano from Turin’s Conservatoire ‘G. Verdi’, held concerts in several Italian cities, Switzerland, Germany, Ireland, France, Romania, the Czech Republic, Serbia, the United States, Canada, Tanzania, Argentina, and Uruguay. She published two CDs as harpist with Birkin Tree: Continental Reel and A Cheap Present. With Carlo Aonzo, she published Il mandolino Italiano nel Settecento and Fantasia poetica. During 2009, the duo was awarded the Ligurian Region Prize, Cultural Section, from the Liguria Region. In 2012, she recorded the CD Arethusa Consortium for two Celtic harps repertoire and plectrums, Saluti dall’Italia in 2013 and Lontano nel mondo in 2015, devoted to Luigi Tenco’s songs. In 2021, she published the CD The Baroque Hurdy-Gurdy at the French Royal Court with Francesco Giusta. In the didactic field, she published for Carisch/Hal Leonard editor the solfege method Il Centone, the piano method Primo Piano, the Piano Antologia, and the Antologia pianistica a 4 mani. She is the artistic director of the Mozart Savona Association and the Allegro con Moto Association.

Anita Frumento obtained the Second Level Academic Diploma in Piano and Chamber Music with full marks and honors at the Conservatory of Genoa and the Conservatory of Piacenza.

Winner of numerous competitions, she has participated in important national and international exhibitions.

She has been carrying out research in the musicological field for many years in duo with the pianist Elena Buttiero, in particular aimed at the discovery and enhancement of the repertoire for piano four hands, performing regularly in Italy and abroad.

She is a pianist and managing member of the APS Nuovi Contesti Sonori of Clusone (Bg), where she actively participates in concert and teaching activities and in the creation of original shows.

Always dedicated to teaching and training, she obtained the Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy at the Conservatory of Italian Switzerland in Lugano. She teaches at the MAT Artistic Center in Lugano (Switzerland), and she is a tenured piano teacher at the Liceo Musicale of Albenga (Sv).

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