Episode 24: Una chiacchierata con Elizabeth Turner
Have you ever watched an Italian “West Side Story”?
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Today we’d like to share with you our conversation with Dr. Elizabeth Turner, a third-generation Italian American who decided to pursue a professional musical career. She is now the Director of Vocal Arts at St. Thomas University.
Music has been a lifeline for Elizabeth. Nowadays, you will often find her busy teaching kids and young adults to learn how to sing.
We chatted with her about her Italian roots, Italian American culture, her love for music, and her Broadway musical called, “Ciao Bambino”. It’s a story about a young Italian woman named Elizabetta who embarked on a journey of self-discovery as she chases the American dream right after WWII.
Will she make it?
You’ll have to find out by watching her musical next year.
In this episode, we also included clips of some songs featured in the “Ciao Bambino” musical. If you’re curious to learn about Elizabetta’s story, you can read her story via Kindle.
Where to find Elizabeth Turner:
Music credits: storyblocks.com
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