I Giullari di Piazza will present "Capodanno in Allegria," a concert version of the full length "La Cantata dei Pastori" ("The Shepherd's Cantata," written in the 17th century by Andrea Perrucci and still performed annually in the environs of Naples). There will be one performance only, January 3 at 5 PM at the Italian American Museum, 151 Mulberry Street in New York's Little Italy.
A special added feature will be the appearance of Giorgio Maltese, who will play the traditional xmas Pastorale on the Southern Italian bagpipe. A native of Catania Italy, the renowned Maltese has been engaged for many years in the research and enhancement of oral music in Sicily.
