Chist’è New York: The Mark Pezzano Collection of Neapolitan Sheet Music from New York
Rosangela Briscese, Mark Pezzano, and Joseph Sciorra, curators

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In conjunction with the “Neapolitan Postcards” conference , the John D. Calandra Italian American Institute presents “Chist’è New York: The Mark Pezzano Collection of Neapolitan Sheet Music from New York” in its 43rd Street gallery space. The exhibition is a sampling of New York City’s vibrant Neapolitan music scene during the first half of the twentieth century. It features thirty-one items–sheet music, sceneggiata scripts, and concert programs–that connoisseur Mark Pezzano has collected over the past thirty years. Eduardo “Farfariello” Migliaccio, Gilda Mignonette, Francesco Pennino, and Clara Stella are among the celebrated composers, performers, and publishers represented in the exhibit.

Opening reception: Thursday, March 19, 2009 at 6pm

Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10am-4pm