 May 2010 Calendar of Events
Due to an unprecedented success, the exhibit Maria Callas: A Woman, A Voice, a Myth has been extended until June 30, the end of the Ring Festival LA. (Hours: Mon - Thu 10am to 6pm, Fri 10am to 5pm, closed between 1 and 2 pm. Sat 10am to 2pm).
Read more about the exhibit in the Los Angeles Times (4.4.2010) and the New York Times (3.17.2010).
For the occasion, the book The Young Maria Callas, celebrating the greatest opera singer of the twentieth century, is available. A perfect Mother's day gift, you can get it at the IIC ($20 cash or check only). Call 310-443-3250 to reserve your copy! |
Opera MARIA CALLAS EXHIBIT
 MARIA CALLAS
A WOMAN, A VOICE, A MYTH
EXTENDED!
Until Wednesday, June 30 @ IIC
Mon - Thu 10 AM to 6 PM
Fri 10 AM to 5 PM Closed 1PM - 2 PM;
Sat 10 AM to 2 PM
Just over fifty years since Maria Callas' historic debut at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the spirit of La Divina returns to the City of Angeles also in the exhibition Maria Callas: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth accompanied by the book The Young Maria Callas, celebrating the greatest opera singer of the twentieth century.
Read more about the exhibit in the Los Angeles Times (4.4.2010) and the New York Times (3.17.2010).
Event organized by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy and the Consulate General of Greece, with with Associazione Culturale Maria Callas, the Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy, LA Opera, Patina V and designer Juan Carlos Malpeli, under the auspices of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs and with the support of Fay and Frank Mancuso and the Italian Heritage Culture Foundation.
 Consulate General Italy, Los Angeles
 Consulate General Greece, Los Angeles
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MARIA CALLAS: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth: In the context of Ring Festival Los Angeles
A rare exhibition of the great opera singer’s costumes, jewelry and memorabilia
Release of LIMITED EDITION book The Young Maria Callas
WHAT: Just over fifty years since Maria Callas’ historic debut at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the spirit of La Divina returns to the City of Angels at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (Italian Cultural Institute/IIC) March 16-April 23, 2010 in the exhibition Maria Callas: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth and book release The Young Maria Callas, celebrating the greatest opera singer of the twentieth century. The exhibition is a must for all lovers of the opera, the arts, fashion design, and culture.
Exhibition: A unique collection of Maria Callas’ historic stage costumes, stunning jewels, rare documents, books, letters, passionately gathered over many years by Bruno Tosi, President, Associazione Maria Callas as well as photographs lent by the Hellenic Parliament Foundation will be exhibited at the IIC in an installation created by Barton Myers Associates and Sussman/Prejza & Co. The exhibition is a must for all lovers of the arts, culture, opera, fashion, and design.
Book Release: The heart of The Young Maria Callas is a previously unpublished diary, full of her dreams as a young woman and complimented by the reminisces of friends who knew her well through her triumphs and struggles. The book is published with the support of all the Italian Cultural Institutes in the United States ((San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, and New York). “In thinking of Maria Callas, I have only one regret: being too late to have had the experience of singing with her,” says Placido Domingo.
Dr. Francesca Valente, IIC Director, comments, “We like to think that the great unforgettable soprano belongs to Italy, as our country gradually transformed her from a shy, insecure Greek-American girl, born in New York, to a ground-breaking artist and sophisticated diva under the magic wand of the legendary director Luchino Visconti,” Valente continues, “The truth is that Maria Callas doesn’t belong to the United States, Greece or Italy, but to the entire world. Her legacy is universal.”
WHEN: March 16-April 23, 2010 Mon through Thu 10am to 6pm, Fri 10am to 5pm and Sat 10am to 2pm
WHERE: Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles
Galleria Spazio Italia
1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Westwood)
Tel. (310) 443-3250 Email: iicla@esteri.it
PRICE: The exhibition is free and open to the public
WHO: Maria Callas: A Woman, a Voice, is organized by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy, and the Consulate General of Greece, with Associazione Culturale Maria Callas, the Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy, LA Opera, Patina V and designer Juan Carlos Malpeli, under the auspices of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs.
The Young Maria Callas is published with the support of all the Italian Cultural Institutes in the United States.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Trent PR
Jessica Trent
(310) 968-9373 jessica@trentpr.com
Italian Cultural Institute
Francesca Valente
(310) 443-3250 Francesca.Valente@esteri.it
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da sinistra
Console Generale di Los Angeles, Maestro James Conlon - Direttore Artistico de Los Angeles Opera,
Bruno Tosi, Francesca Valente - Direttore dell’Istituto Italiano di Cultura di Los Angeles e Tony Renis.
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NY TIMES
El Mundo
Il Gazzettino
La Nuova
CORRIERE DEL VENETO
ANSA
GREET REPORTER
DAILY CANDY
IL NUOVO
CORRIERE CANADESE
ArtDialy
L'Italo Americano
LOS ANGELES TIMES
ArtsBeatLA
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Los Angeles Times - 04/04/2010
IL GAZZETTINO
- 04/04/2010
STOP - 22/04/2010
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MARIA CALLAS: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth: In the context of Ring Festival Los Angeles
A rare exhibition of the great opera singer’s costumes, jewelry and memorabilia
Release of LIMITED EDITION book The Young Maria Callas
LOS ANGELES, CA— February, 26, 2010—Just over fifty years since Maria Callas’ historic debut at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the spirit of La Divina returns to the City of Angels at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura (Italian Cultural Institute/IIC) March 16-April 23, 2010 in the exhibition Maria Callas: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth and book release The Young Maria Callas, celebrating the greatest opera singer of the twentieth century.
A stunning collection of Maria Callas’ historic stage costumes, stunning jewels, rare documents, books, letters, passionately gathered over many years by Bruno Tosi, President, Associazione Maria Callas as well as photographs lent by the Hellenic Parliament Foundation will be exhibited at the IIC in an installation created by Barton Myers Associates and Sussman/Prejza & Co. The exhibition is a must for all lovers of the arts, culture, opera, fashion, and design. The show will also include a special screening of the documentary “BIOGRAPHY®: Maria Callas ” courtesy of THE HISTORY CHANNEL. Part of the exhibition will then travel to Venice, Italy to be installed in the soon to be inaugurated Maria Callas Museum at Scuola del Cristo, San Marcuola-Cannaregio.
The heart of The Young Maria Callas is a previously unpublished diary, full of her dreams as a young woman and complimented by the reminisces of friends who knew her well through her triumphs and struggles. The book is published with the support of all the Italian Cultural Institutes in the United States (San Francisco, Chicago, Washington, and New York). “In thinking of Maria Callas, I have only one regret: being too late to have had the experience of singing with her,” says Placido Domingo.
Dr. Francesca Valente, IIC Director comments, “We like to think that the great unforgettable soprano belongs to Italy, as our country gradually transformed her from a shy, insecure Greek-American girl, born in New York, to a ground-breaking artist and sophisticated diva under the magic wand of the legendary director Luchino Visconti,” Valente continues, “The truth is that Maria Callas doesn’t belong to the United States, Greece or Italy, but to the entire world. Her legacy is universal.”
Following an invitation-only lecture, Maria Callas and Richard Wagner: A Surprising Couple, on March 15, 2010 by James Conlon, LA Opera’s Richard Seaver Music Director, Conlon will receive the IIC Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding lifelong activity and dedication to the arts.
Maria Callas: A Woman, a Voice, a Myth is organized by the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy, and the Consulate General of Greece, with Associazione Culturale Maria Callas, the Hellenic Parliament Foundation for Parliamentarism and Democracy, LA Opera, Patina V and designer Juan Carlos Malpeli, under the auspices of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Cultural Affairs.
The exhibition is free and open to the public March 16-April 23, 2010 Mon through Thu 10am to 6pm, Fri 10am to 5pm and Sat 10am to 2pm
Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles
Galleria Spazio Italia
1023 Hilgard Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90024 (Westwood)
Tel. (310) 443-3250 Email: iicla@esteri.it
Istituto Italiano di Cultura (Italian Cultural Institute)
The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) of Los Angeles, directed by Francesca Valente, is one of five government cultural agencies established in the United States by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Founded in 1984, the Institute acts as a cultural bridge between Italy and the US, in a multifaceted perspective. IIC is a center for cultural and academic activities, a school of Italian language and culture, and a center for art exhibitions, film screenings and videos. It promotes the translation of Italian authors by encouraging local publishers and makes the public aware of Italian artists, as well as literary contests and awards.
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