Founded in 2002 and directed by Aloma Bardi, The International Center for American Music has been studying four centuries of American music ad promotes awarness of it through concert, educational and training initiatives carried out in cooperation with theatres, academic institutions and publishing houses. The Center pays special attention to the cultural inte-continental exchanges and the mutual music influences between the United States and Europe.

ICAMus’ collaboration with Prescott Studio began by conducting specialized versions and consultations in the field of English-language musical and spoken theatre. It developped into a broader, scientifically documented work on librettos and stylistic revisions of surtitles. Such English-mediated collaborative dialogue outlines a forward-looking centre of excellence.

Aloma Bardi – Biography and publications

The ICAMus Studio
Palazzo Martini – Palazzo della Musica
Via Santa Trinita 2, 59100 Prato
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The Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies is housed in the Italian Program (Department of Spanish and Italian) at Montclair State University, New Jersey (USA) which is dedicated to the promotion of Italian language and culture through the design, organization and support of cultural programs, research activities, professional opportunities for teachers, as well as educational and pre-professional initiatives for students. In line with its transnational approach to cultural promotion, it collaborates with several academic, governmental, and independent institutions both in Italy and the U.S.. Since the inception of this position, the Inserra Chair holder, since its establishment, is Dr. Teresa Fiore.

In its collaboration with Prescott Studio, the Inserra Chair and eminent faculty members of the Italian Program such as Dr. Marisa Trubiano have provided: 1. Full translations of theater scripts and librettos; 2. Development and timing of surtitles; and 3. Quality control of existing translations and surtitles. The Inserra Chair has also opened a series of opportunities for students, professors, and professional experts through round tables, in-class presentations, and internships (Cooperative Education courses, post-BA assistantships, and internships in Italy).

From the right: Teresa Fiore (Inserra Chair Holder), Marisa Trubiano (Associate Professor of Italian), Mauro Conti (director of Prescott Studio) – Montclair State University, NJ, USA, December 2015. Foto by Chad Mooney.

Inserra Chair in Italian and Italian American Studies
Conrad J. Schmitt Hall Room 241D – Department of Spanish and Italian
Montclair State University
1 Normal Avenue • Montclair, NJ 07043, USA •