AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoMusic Business & AI: At WMF 2026 in Bologna, Mathew Knowles (Destiny’s Child/Beyoncé strategist) and Billboard Italia’s Carlo Durante mapped how artists can scale and protect brands in the AI era, from fan economics to long-term IP strategy. Opera & Italian Repertoire: Opera Western Reserve announced its fall staging of Ruggero Leoncavallo’s verismo classic Pagliacci, with “Vesti la giubba” front and center. Classical Spotlight: Eastbourne’s Norah Sande Award returns July 4-5, spotlighting young pianists with free semi-finals and a finalist recital. Italian Culture on Screen: The Devil Wears Prada 2 is now available to stream/rent online. Italian Festival: Cleveland’s Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival hits its 100th edition, with food, music, DJs and live bands plus free festivities. Local Italian Hospitality: A new Italian restaurant, Colletta, has opened at The Westin Riverfront Resort and Spa in Avon.
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