Pirandello Lyceum's 2nd Annual Boston Bel Canto Opera draws a full house at Dante Alighieri Society

On Sunday, February 17th, the Luigi Pirandello Lyceum sponsored the 22nd Annual presentation of the Boston Bel Canto Opera at the Dante Alighieri Society in Cambridge.

The event was sponsored by Attorney Frank Fradella, Dr. Peter Campisano and Joyce Tower.  

It was coordinated by Pirandello Lyceum Corresponding Secretary, Dorothy Maio, and supported by Board members Stephen Maio, Maria Luisa Saraceni and Vice-President/Treasurer Maria Capogreco.  

The Opera, featured renowned Maestro Bradley Pennington and the Boston Bel Canto Opera Singers, sopranos Lisa Ann Correnti and Meredith Hansen, and tenors Giovanni Formisano and David Rivera-Bozon gave a stellar performance. 

It was an inspiring performance taken from some of the Masterworks of the operatic repertoire presented to a full house. 

The BBCO singers are consummate, elite opera singers. Their performance was richly done and was breathtakingly beautiful. They all have golden voices producing music as richly and warm as it is remarkably clear. Their clarity of tone is so beautiful to hear and it’s combined with a breadth and depth of emotion that creates a splendor and beauty unparalleled to our ears. As always, their performance personifies the “sublime beauty”, the “Bel Canto” -  beautiful singing - it is truly “bell’arte!”   

This year's special acknowledgement was the presentation of the coveted “Pirandello Certificate of Recognition” awarded to the elite Boston Bel Canto Opera singers by President, Dr. Domenic Amara and Board Member, Dr. Anthony Lori. 

Last  year, Dr. Amara presented to the Pirandello Lyceum Board Members his idea of creating and presenting a “Pirandello Certificate of Recognition” Award to individuals or organizations that promulgated our beautiful and rich Italian Culture, History and Language. 

With the Board’s approval, Dr. Anthony Lori and James Pinzino, President of IAM Books,  were appointed to a committee to select and award a certificate that recognized their contribution  and demonstrated to the recipient(s) that their contribution was understood and appreciated.

The Lyceum looks forward to next year’s event.


Source: Pirandello Lyceum 2/28/2019

Mark your calendars! The Pirandello Wine Tasting, Sunday, June 3, 2018

If you like to taste great wine and paired food in the company of good friends, then the Pirandello Wine Tasting is for you.

The event, which began two years ago, had great reviews.  The wines were spectacular, the Sommelier - Tino Valdesolo - was extremely knowledgeable, the paired foods were excellent, and the location convenient.  

This year’s event will be even better!

The “Tasting” is scheduled for Sunday, June 3, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. at Spinelli’s in East Boston, MA.  Spinelli’s is located at 282 Bennington Street, East Boston, MA 02128. 

Tickets are $45 for Pirandello Lyceum members and $50 for non-members.  Proceeds from the event help support the Pirandello Scholarship Fund.  

So, mark your calendars: Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 4:00 – 7:00 P.M.  

This is a very popular event. Tickets are limited and should be ordered early.  Please send your check to Dr. Domenic Amara, Pirandello Lyceum, P.O. Box 565, East Boston, MA 02128.

The Pirandello Lyceum is a non-profit cultural organization which aims to encourage a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture among all people.  Its various programs reflect the significant accomplishments of Italian and Italian American things to arts, music, philosophy, cuisine, science and literature. 

For more information about the Pirandello Lyceum, visit our Website: www.PirandelloLyceum.com.  Membership applications are available on the Website. 

April 14: "I Migliori Awards Banquet" honoring the best Italian Americans in our midst

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances the location of this event  on April 14 has been moved to

DoubleTree Suites by Hilton
Cambridge -Boston
400 Soldiers Field Road

Boston

On behalf of the organization's president, Dr. Dean J. Saluti, Vice President, Pirandello Lyceum recently announced the recipients of this year's Pirandello Lyceum "I Migliori Awards." 

The award recipients this year (along with their sponsors) are:

• Bradley Austin Pennington,  by Domenic Amara, President's Award, Music;
• Dr. Frances R. Mazzaglia, by Domenic Amara,  Higher Education;
• Cynthia Pasciuto,  by Marjorie Cahn, Law;          
• Richard DeVito, by Dr. Dean Saluti, Medical Publishing;
• Matthew Conti, by Philip Frattaroli, Business;   
• Anthony Amore,  by Maria Capogreco, Literature; and
• Vincent Basile,  by Frank Conte,  Criminal Justice.

The Master of Ceremonies will be John Nucci,  a former I Migiolri recipient -- presently a member of the Massport Board of Directors and Senior Vice President for External Affairs for External Affairs at Suffolk University.

The banquet honoring the recipients will take place on April 14, 2018 at the above address.

The event begins at 6PM for cocktails, with dinner at 7PM. 

Tickets are $80. 

Please RSVP right away to Dorothy Maio at 781-245-6536/ sfmaio8391@aol.com or Maria Capogreco at 617-567-1233/ mcapogreco@aol.com. For more information, please call 617-285-6565 or email pirandellolyceum@aol.com.

Pirandello Lyceum with Author Anthony Amore on the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist

When:     February 12, 2018
Time:      6:00 P.M.
Where:   East Boston Public Library
              365 Bremen Street
              East Boston, MA 02128

As part of its ongoing effort to provide interesting cultural events to members and friends, the Pirandello Lyceum will present Author Anthony M. Amore at its annual Author’s Night. He will speak on the infamous art thefts from Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum. 

In the early hours of March 18, 1990, guards at the Isabella Gardner Museum in Boston admitted two men posing as police officers. Once inside, the men tied up the guards and over the next hour, stole 13 works of art (including a Vermeer, 3 Rembrandts and 5 Degas) valued at $ 500 million – the largest art heist and the largest-value theft of private property in history.  To date, no arrests have been made and no works have been recovered. 

Mr. Anthony Amore is a security expert, investigator and best-selling author. His book, Stealing Rembrandts, is a spellbound journey into the high-stakes world of art theft.  In the book, Amore reveals the actors behind the major Rembrandt heists in the last century. 

This free event, which is open to the public, is provided by the Pirandello Lyceum. Refreshments: Caffé e Biscotti.For more information please contact the event Chairperson, Maria Capogreco at 617-567-1233

The Pirandello Lyceum promotes a greater understanding and appreciation of Italian culture among all people. 


Source: Pirandello Lyceum

Pirandello Scholarship Drive hosts Wine Tasting Event Nov. 16

Join  Pirandello Lyceum for it’s first Wine Tasting event to support the Pirandello’s Scholarship Fund.  

President Rosario Cascio is extending an invitation to all members and non members  who like to enjoy good company, good food, good music and good wine.  We have a limited  number of tickets available.
 
“ This is our first Wine Tasting, “ said President Cascio, “ and it’s certain to be a hit with those who appreciate good  talian wine. “
 
However, said Cascio, the number of tickets is limited so individuals planning on attending should make reservations early.
 
The event will be held on November 16, 2014 at Spinelli’s in East Boston, from 4 – 7 P. M. and will feature wines from Friuli ( Pighin Refosco and Sauvignon)   and wines from Piemonte (Ca' Rapulin Barbera d'Asti and Moscato d'Asti). Jean Paul Onofri and Tino Valdesolo will be presenting and describing the wine’s origin and unique characteristics. 

Refreshments and Italian music will make the evening enjoyable.  

There is convenient parking near Spinelli's.
 
Tickets are $ 40.  Please call Nicolane Domond  at 617-710-8260 for reservations. Checks should be made out to the Pirandello Lyceum, and mailed to P.O. Box 565, Boston, MA 02128.  Any questions should be directed to President Rosario Cascio at : Pirandellolyceum@aol.com. 

Spinelli’s is located at 282 Bennington Street (Day Square)  East Boston, MA.