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Viva Verdi! Film Finds New Home on Jolt
30 Jan
Summary
- The documentary Viva Verdi! is now available on the Jolt streaming platform.
- An Oscar-nominated aria from the film highlights intergenerational musical mentorship.
- Casa Verdi, a unique retirement home for musicians, is featured in the film.
The critically acclaimed documentary Viva Verdi! is now accessible to a wider audience through the Jolt streaming platform. Directed by Yvonne Russo, the film offers an intimate look into Casa Verdi, a remarkable retirement home established in Milan, Italy, in 1896 by composer Giuseppe Verdi.
Viva Verdi! showcases the vibrant lives of Casa Verdi's residents, aged 77 to 107, who continue to perform, teach, and mentor 16 international young music students living among them. The film includes the Oscar-nominated aria "Sweet Dreams of Joy," composed by Emmy-winning Nicholas Pike and performed by soprano Ana María Martínez, highlighting the powerful intergenerational connections forged through music.
Producers Yvonne Russo and Christina La Monte expressed excitement about their partnership with Jolt, a platform known for its commitment to award-winning documentaries. They believe Jolt will help "Viva Verdi!" find the audience it deserves, appreciating its heartfelt message about legacy and the enduring power of art. The film celebrates the wisdom passed between generations and the inspirational atmosphere within Casa Verdi.
