The Season 2023

NYU Florence is delighted to announce the 17th edition of The Season at Villa La Pietra, a summer celebration of creative collaborations conducted throughout the grounds of the 15th century villa and its extraordinary and scenographic gardens from May 11 through June 30, 2023. World-renowned actors, musicians, scholars, writers and artists will be gathered to work collaboratively across disciplines and to present a range of professional performances including classical compositions and concerts, and theatrical productions.

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Color Inspiration | Kaffe Fassett

May 11 2023 / 18:00 / VILLA LA PIETRA

This talk by Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably will present their latest projects and collaborations, which include patchwork, fabric, needlepoint... Learn More >

Cultural Connections with American Composer Scott Wheeler

May 13 2023 / 17:00 / LIMONAIA

Cultural Connections with American Composer Scott Wheeler: Italian Songs, "Singing Turk Sonata" (for Violin and Piano), and the World Premiere... Learn More >

Sharing Beauty: China in Italy in Premodern Times

Jun 13 2023 / 18:00 / VILLA LA PIETRA

A talk with Joanna Waley-Cohen, Provost of NYU Shanghai, Julius Silver Professor of Chinese History, NYU. Porcelain is sometimes said to... Learn More >

An Evening with Roberto Scarcella Perino’s Chamber Music and a Scene from His New Opera “Enrico IV”, Based on Pirandello

Jun 15 2023 / 21:00 / LIMONAIA

The concert will include the world premiere of “Trio del Quasi” and a scene from Roberto Scarcella Perino’s upcoming opera... Learn More >

Symposium: A World of Fairy Tales at Villa La Pietra

Jun 16 2023 / 18:00 / VILLA LA PIETRA

Prof. Patricia Lennox, NYU Florence Lecturer, will discuss her research on fairy tale culture at Villa la Pietra. This illustrated talk... Learn More >

A Centennial Commemoration of Franco Zeffirelli – Evening Screening of “Tea with Mussolini”, Villa La Pietra Fashion and Photo Exhibit, Discussion Symposium

Jun 19 2023 / 19:00 / VILLA LA PIETRA AND TEATRINO

Evening screening of Tea with Mussolini, preceded by the opening of the exhibition The Milieu at Villa La Pietra in the... Learn More >

Romeo and Juliet

Jun 20 2023 / 20:00 / LIMONAIA

Romeo and Juliet Dos boricuas y un poco de mierda y poesía   - Two actresses rehearse Shakespeare's great love story while stumbling... Learn More >

“Gli effetti da me creati”: Verdi Concert and Pre-Concert Discussion

Jun 22 2023 / 18:30 / LIMONAIA

Francesco Izzo and Singers from the Accademia Verdiana in Parma.   6:30 PM – Limonaia Pre-Concert Discussion with Young Singers from the Accademia Verdiana... Learn More >

“The Shadow of the Empress: Fairy-Tale Opera and the End of the Habsburg Monarchy”

Jun 23 2023 / 18:00 / SALONE

"The Shadow of the Empress: Fairy-Tale Opera and the End of the Habsburg Monarchy" Book presentation by Larry Wolff, with Francesco... Learn More >

The Imaginary Cuckold (or “Sgaranelle”)

Jun 27 2023 / 21:00 / TEATRINO

In this wicked piece of satire on fidelity and honor, two couples mistakenly believe they... Learn More >

Opera: The Garden of the Finzi Contini – June 29

Jun 29 2023 / 21:00 / CONTINUUM THEATER, PERFORMED BY THE NEW YORK CITY OPERA

The European première of excerpts from the opera The Garden of the Finzi Contini, New York City Opera, by composer... Learn More >

Opera: The Garden of the Finzi Contini – June 30

Jun 30 2023 / 21:00 / CONTINUUM THEATER

The European première of excerpts from the opera The Garden of the Finzi Contini, New York City Opera, by composer... Learn More >

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