Must watch: Confined pensioners at Casa Verdi sing out for freedom

Must watch: Confined pensioners at Casa Verdi sing out for freedom

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norman lebrecht

March 16, 2020

An enduring image of our self-distancing times, directed by the baritone Armando Ariostini.

Casa Verdi is a retirement home for musicians established in Milan by the composer Giuseppe Verdi.

Comments

  • CHNina says:

    Oh, how wonderful. Thank you for sharing this!

  • George says:

    Fantastic. I’ve always love the people from Italy, but now you’ve got to love them even more.

  • Ruben Greenberg says:

    Viva Italia!

  • Willymh says:

    How wonderful. However I don’t believe this is at the Casa di Riposo; according to the FB comment he is at his own home in Milan. As I understand it Ariostini works tirelessly for the Casa including regular visits to the residence. Regardless of the location it celebrates the Italian spirit – or maybe just the human spirit – finding joy, hope, and comfort in music.

  • Mary Zoeter says:

    What a marvelous thing to do! Verdi would be proud.

  • esfir ross says:

    I performed at Casa Verdi and talk to famous singers of the past. Piano Bechshtein was gift of Vladimir and Wanda Horowith. G.Verdi grave is in the court yard.

  • Anthony M. Gigliotti says:

    Bravi!

  • Yefim Pastukh says:

    Bravi – thank you for your spirit!

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