Presented by Fontanelli Productions LLC
Cristina Fontanelli's 16th Annual "Christmas in Italy"
Sunday, December 8, 2019
3 PM
Zankel Hall
Award-winning singer and PBS-TV host for Andrea Bocelli, Cristina Fontanelli presents the 16th annual musical celebration, Christmas in Italy. Songs and arias include Mamma, Ave Maria, White Christmas and Neapolitan favorites such as Torna a Surriento accompanied by mandolins. Children dance and sing the traditional Italian Christmas carol "Tu scendi dalle stelle". The cast includes a guest tenor, emcee, adult choir and an appearance by Santa Claus. This production is raising funds for children’s causes such as St. Jude’s Hospital.
Performers
Cristina Fontanelli
Steven Crawford, Piano
Giacomo La Vita, Guitar
Carlo Aonzo, Mandolin
Joyce Balint, Mandolin
Tamara Volskaya, Mandolin
Tony Lo Bianco, Emcee
Bill Schimmel, Accordion
The Children of the Little Language Studio (Brooklyn, NY)
Alberta Gulotta, Director
Dream Studio for the Performing Arts (Staten Island, NY)
Melissa Ottaviano, Director
Joe Harkins, Actor (Santa Claus)
The Christmas in Italy Choir
Judith Fredricks, Director
Riccardo Meri, Tenor
Additional artists to be announced
Event Information
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