Save the date! Musician Andrea Griminelli and Actor Luca Zingaretti will be the protagonists of the second event of the special series of "Incontri" (Encounters) organized by the Scuola d'Italia Guglielmo Marconi in NYC. The two acclaimed Italian artists will perform on December 11 at the INDUSTRIA SUPERSTUDIO (775 Washington Street, New York City) to support the School in its effort in promoting the Italian culture and language throughout North America.

Acclaimed by critics and audiences for his sensitive interpretations and astonishing tecnique. Andrea Griminelli has been defined by the New York Times as "one of the eight top emerging artists of the nineties".

During the first part of the evening (6:30 pm -7:30 pm), he will perform music by Verdi, Nino
Rota, Morricone, and Rossini in a concert for flute and piano.
Andrea started playing flute at the age of ten and studied the instrument with legendary flutists such as Jean-Pierre Rampal and Sir James Galway [2], who defined him as "the greatest flute player who has come to the forefront of the musical scene for many years".

His talent is recognized throughout the world: he lately toured in Latin America and the United States, performed with the Virtuosi Italiani [3] and with the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra [4]in Japan, and accompanied Andrea Bocelli [5]in a world tour. He has also worked with other prestigious orchestras such as the Royal Philharmonic [6], the Berlin Symphony [7], the Munchner Rundfunkorchester [8], the London Philharmonic [9], the New York Philharmonic [10], the Turin Rai Orchestra [11], the Dallas Symphony [12], and the Los Angeles Philharmonic [13], and performed in theatres and concert halls such as La Scala [14] and the Carnegie Hall [15].

The second part of the "Incontri" event will be dedicated to Luca Zingaretti and his performance of "Lighea" by Tomasi di Lampedusa (8:45 pm to 9:45 pm).
Luca Zingaretti is one of Italy's most popular actors. A graduate of the prestigious Accademia Nazionale d'Arte Drammatica Silvio D'Amico [16]of Rome, he specialized at the MUDRA "dance for actors" school, the Maurice Bejart [17]school, Thierry Salmon's seminar and Elsa Wollianstone's actor motion school.

As a theatre actor, he has performed in various theaters directed by the most important European theatrical directors, such as Luca Ronconi, Peter Stein, Thierry Salmon, interpreting classical roles as well as contemporary theater characters.
He has also starred in several movies, directed by famous movie directors, such as Giuliano Montaldo, Ricky Tognazzi, Marco Risi, Roberto Faenza, Marco Tullio Giordana, Cristina Comencini, Daniele Lucchetti, and Pupi Avati.

The turning point of his career, however, is definetely the famous TV series based on Andrea Camilleri's well-known novels "Commissario Montalbano [18]", in which he plays the role of the protagonist.

The event will be furtherly enriched by a silent auction, whose proceeds will be destined to support the Scuola Italiana's activities. Refreshments and hors d'ouvres will be offered during intermission
 

ENCOUNTER
with

Andrea Griminelli and Luca Zingaretti


Andrea Griminelli 
Concert for Flute and Piano 
Music by Verdi, Nino Rota, Morricone, Rossini 
6:30 pm to 7:30 pm  
 
Luca Zingaretti
in
 "Lighea"
by G. Tomasi di Lampedusa
8:45 pm to 9:45 pm

INDUSTRIA SUPERSTUDIO [19]
775 Washington Street, New York City (corner of West 12th Street)
 
Refreshments and hors d'ouvres will be offered during intermission
Silent auction items will be on display

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED
*Early bird suggested donations $90
(by November 24, 2009)
Suggested donation  $120
(from November 25 to December 7, 2009)

For information and to RSVP please call 212 369 4433
or email at [email protected]
Donations are tax deductible