Friday, May 15 at 1:00 PM
Join us for a special screening of VIVA VERDI!, an intimate documentary that takes audiences inside Casa Verdi in Milan, a retirement community established by composer Giuseppe Verdi. Oscar-nominated for Best Original Song, the film follows opera singers, instrumentalists, and residents in their later years as they continue to perform, mentor young artists, and prove that creativity and passion do not fade with age. The film, directed by Yvonne Russo and produced by Christine La Monte, is presented in Italian with English subtitles.
A conversation on creative aging and the powerful role music can play in improving quality of life in older adults will follow the screening. Panelists Jason Karlawish, M.D., Mary Javian, and Elizabeth Gautsche will explore how singing, listening, and musical collaboration can spark memory, strengthen community, and support emotional well-being, offering a compelling vision for how the arts can enrich the later chapters of life. The panel will be moderated by Veronica Chapman-Smith, Vice President of Community Initiatives at Opera Philadelphia.
This event is FREE for Athenaeum members using this registration link!
Presented by Opera Philadelphia in partnership with The Athenaeum of Philadelphia, Curtis Institute of Music, and Penn Memory Center
This is a free event.
