# Event Details - **Event Name**: ITALIA MIA: Music of Renaissance Italy - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm – Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: Parthenia Viol Consort Sherezade Panthaki, soprano Christopher Morrongiello, lutesAbout this EventThe viola da gamba arrived in Italy in the late 15th century, and Venice was where it had its greatest flourishing. In this prosperous international setting ruled by cultivated patrons of the arts, an extraordinary synergy arose among composers, musicians, instrument builders, and publishers that led to some of the most beautiful music of the Renaissance. Parthenia Viol Consort with soprano Sherezade Panthaki and lutenist Christopher Morrongiello presents a program of canzonas, dances, madrigals, and motets by composers of the 16th including Verdelot, Arcadelt, Guami and Tromboncino. In this program, the artists use viols and lutes styled on those from the 16th century.PARTHENIA brings early music into the present with a ravishing sound and a remarkable sense of ensemble. Parthenia is composed of  Beverly Au, Lawrence Lipnik, Rosamund Morley and Lisa Terry, and has been featured in prestigious festivals and series around the world. Parthenia is represented by Summerell Arts and records for MSR Classics.SHEREZADE PANTHAKI, soprano, has forged ongoing musical collaborations with many of the world’s leading conductors including Nicholas McGegan, Masaaki Suzuki, Martin Haselböck, Stephen Stubbs, and Nicholas Kraemer.  Born and raised in India, Ms. Panthaki holds graduate degrees with top honors from the Yale School of Music and the University of Illinois. Ms. Panthaki is highly sought after as a guest clinician and masterclass leader across the United States. She has taught voice to graduate music students at Yale and currently heads the Vocal program at Mount Holyoke College in Western Massachusetts.Lutenist CHRISTOPHER MORRONGIELLO, a former British Marshall Scholar, is a graduate of the Mannes College of Music, Royal College of Music, and University of Oxford, where he earned a doctorate in historical musicology. As a recitalist, he has performed to critical acclaim throughout Europe and the United States. Dr. Morrongiello is a professor in music history at Hofstra University and directs the Hofstra Collegium Musicum. He is a founding member of the Venere Lute Quartet, and directs the New York-based Bacheler Consort. Event Details & Important InformationThis event is free and open to the public, but please note that registration does not guarantee a seat. We intentionally overbook our events, and seating is first come, first served. We recommend arriving early.Important: Columbia’s campus is currently open only to Columbia-affiliated guests (with a valid CUID).If you do not have a Columbia ID, you will need a QR code to enter campus.To receive a QR code:You must register on Eventbrite at least 48 hours in advanceWe will submit your name and email to Public SafetyYou will receive an email from with your unique QR codePlease check your spam/junk folder if you don’t see the email, and bring a valid photo ID with you to present at campus entry points. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-york/italia-mia-music-of-renaissance-italy/100001977458233809 - **Event Categories**: Art, Entertainment, Festivals, Music - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: New York - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: Maison Française - **lat**: 40.807717 - **long**: -73.96142809999999 - **full address**: Maison Française, 515 West 116th Street, New York, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: ITALIA MIA: Music of Renaissance Italy - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/97bae1c78f6402fba6b5c2635a5edaddfc016f320242e4af18c0f14f43196b12-rimg-w1200-h800-dc767675-gmir.jpg?v=1765334256 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is ITALIA MIA: Music of Renaissance Italy being held? - **A:** ITALIA MIA: Music of Renaissance Italy takes place on Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 06:30 pm to Thu, 05 Feb, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Maison Française, 515 West 116th Street, New York, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing ITALIA MIA: Music of Renaissance Italy? - **A:** ITALIA MIA: Music of Renaissance Italy is organized by CU Maison Française. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** ITALIA MIA: Music of Renaissance Italy is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New York, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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