In 2021, for the 700th Anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s death, during the XXI Week of the Italian Language in the World “Dante l’italiano” (October 18-24, 2021) the Consulate General of Italy in Miami, sponsored Dante’s Anthem as the unifying bond for all the students of Italian Language.

It was a great opportunity for the over 90 students of the School Districts of the Consulates General of Italy in Miami, Chicago and New York who, during the lockdown, were able to participate in the commemorations of the great Italian poet by singing one of his most famous sonnets in ancient Italian:

“Tanto gentile e tanto onesta pare”.

For the occasion, the pianist Barbara Salani composed and played Dante’s Hymn accompanied by the tenor Carlos De Antonis.

Participating in the project: 
Florida Atlantic University
Florida International University
International Studies Preparatory Academy – Miami
St. Joseph Catholic Academy
Frederick Douglass Academy – New York