Word: incontro
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Long considered unstageworthy, they are now turning up in the theater as well. La Vera Costanza (True Constancy) was given its American premiere in 1967 in Cleveland; L'incontro Improvviso (The Unforeseen Encounter), an "abduction" opera set in Cairo, was performed in concert version by Pierre Boulez and the New York Philharmonic in 1973. Armida, an opera seria set during the Crusades, was produced in New Hampshire last summer with the action updated to the Viet Nam War. Just a fortnight ago another major work, Orlando Paladino, was staged in Philadelphia...
Like his father, Giannino feels responsible for providing more than just jobs. "My father gave our people material assistance," he says. "I want to give them intellectual assistance." He has organized an Incontro Club that sends Valdagno's citizens on trips abroad at prices they can afford. Last year 84 workers toured Russia ; this year tours are planned to Sweden, the Balkans and the U.S. The Valdagno travelers, armed with tape recorders, meet local workers, visit their plants and homes. Cost to the average worker for a 14-day trip to the U.S. : $150. The Marzottos make...
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