From arias and symphonies to Neapolitan streets songs and pop, Italian music cannot be categorized by style or genre. But if there is one word that sums up centuries of musical creativity, Robert Rodi may have found it: crescendo. In honor of this, Rodi has created a multi-genre musical production titled 'O sole mio, which will be presented on Nov. 3 at Davenport's Cabaret, 1383 N. Milwaukee Ave., Chicago. (773-278-1830)

Based entirely on Italian music, it combines classical melodies such as "Core 'ngrato," "'O sole mio" and "Caro mio ben" and more modern favorites like "Al di la," "lo che non vivo" and "Volare" with modern Italian pop like "Ancora, ancora, ancora." These songs touch on three centuries, but they all have two things in common: the Italian language and emotional power that tugs at our romantic soul. While first and foremost a jazz singer, it was this emotional pull that convinced Rodi to mount this show.

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Fonte: Fra Noi