THE ROSSETTI CHILDREN
I n the previous issue of the Notiziario, I wrote about the life and work of the Italian patriot and poet, Gabriele Rossetti (1783–1854). As noted, Rossetti was condemned to death by the Neapolitan king in 1821, but escaped to London.
More on Italian Composer Ennio Morricone
Ennio Morricone was born in Rome and enrolled at the city’s Conservatory of Santa Cecilia at the precocious age of 12. Not surprisingly, since his father was a trumpeter, the son began playing and writing music from the age of 6.
Noted Italian Baseball Players with Abruzzese Roots Remembered
Although we weren’t able to hold an in-person meeting on September 20, 2020, we did have a virtual talk by one of our AMHS board members, Joseph (Sonny) Scafetta, Jr. on the subject of Italian-American pro baseball players with Abruzzese roots.
AMHS VIRTUAL WINE-TASTING to Feature Owner of Campi Valerio Vineyard Live from Molise
Regrettably, we cannot meet in person at Casa Italiana this year for our popular wine-tasting event. Instead, AMHS’s annual event will be a virtually guided wine lecture and tasting hosted by Veni Vini Amici, including an interview
Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande-Butera was born on June 26, 1993, in Boca Raton, Florida. Her father is Edward Butera, a graphic design firm owner, of Sicilian descent. Her mother is Joan Grande, the CEO of Hose-McCann Communications, of Abruzzese
CAMPODIPIETRA PROVINCE OF CAMPOBASSO, REGION OF MOLISE
The beautiful small town of Campodipietra is located about 7 kilometers east of Campobasso. It has approximately 520 inhabitants known as Campopetresi. It was built on a rocky spur around the church of San Martino by a colony of German soldiers following
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PESCASSEROLI PROVINCE OF L’AQUILA, REGION OF ABRUZZO
The beautiful town of Pescasseroli is both a summer and winter resort and the location of the Abruzzo National Park, in the heart of Monti Marsicani. It is also the birthplace of the famous philosopher Benedetto Croce, who was born there in 1866. The town has approximately 2,206 inhabitants, known as Pescasserolesi.
SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
Perhaps some of the most poignant words written about the legacy of Ennio Morricone are these from the Washington Post tribute: “It takes nine little notes to bring me to the verge of tears no matter where
THIS IS YOURNOTIZIARIO
The AMHS is much more than just its meetings. We are a vibrant society of people who
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Acclaimed Author Dacia Maraini Talks About Her Life and Work
Dacia Maraini, an Italian writer whose work focuses on women’s issues, recently spoke about her life during a webinar livestreamed from Italy on July 9, 2020, hosted by the Italian Cultural Institute. ICI Director Emanuele Amendola introduced the accomplished author by noting that she has written
Penny Marshall
Penny Marshall’s paternal grandparents emigrated from the Abruzzo region in east central Italy to New York City about 1900. Her father, Antonio Masciarelli, was born there in 1906. When
Brumidi’s U.S. Capitol Masterpieces SAID TO BE INSPIRED BY POMPEII
The Italian artist Constantino Brumidi is known for his many beautiful works of art in the U.S. Capitol, including his famous fresco The Apotheosis of Washington.
GABRIELE ROSSETTI: A Patriotic Poet
Many Italian Americans know that General Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807- 1882) was primarily responsible for winning the military victories against the foreign troops that occupied the Italian peninsula and for creating a united Italy under King Victor Emanuele II
