From Pasta to Pianoforte Dinner With Italian Piano Virtuoso Emilio De Mercato

From Pasta to Pianoforte

Dinner With Italian Piano Virtuoso

Emilio De Mercato

Why not enjoy a dinner & social with Italian piano virtuoso Emilio De Mercato? Not only will you enjoy dinner at one of Edmonton’s most charming Italian restaurants with other Italian language & culture lovers, but you’ll learn Emilio’s stunning story from Italy to New York’s Carnegie Hall through perfectly timed pairings of story and music revealed one plate at a time.

Date/Time/Place: Tuesday November 17th, 2026 Stand-up reception 6:00 PM-6:30 PM, Dinner 6:30PM Sorrentino’s Little Italy 10844 95 St.

Here’s what’s included:

-A la carte dinner at one of Edmonton’s most charming Italian restaurants in the heart of Little Italy featuring full order pastas for the half order price. Buon appetito!

-Standup reception & social to kick-off your evening, where you can enjoy conversational Italian & celebrate Emilio’s success

-Piano virtuoso and nostro amico Emilio De Mercato (www.emiliodemercato.com) will be treating everyone to perfect pairings of story (in Italian) & musical selections one plate at a time:

ASSAGGINI

An Italian childhood, discovering talent, and formal training.

PRIMO PIATTO

The road from Italy to New York’s Carnegie Hall.

SECONDO PIATTO

The universal language of music and it’s power to communicate to the hearts of humans.

DOLCE

The next chapters. Fatherhood. Opening a studio. Inspiring & training students. Canada & Italy.

Musical selections will be played on a Bluetooth speaker for all to enjoy during the dinner service.

-$10per guest will be collected to treat our guest to dinner & a special gift from Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup (cash only please)

-Why not invite your friends, family, or colleagues to not only celebrate Emilio’s success and learn more about his new studio, but also to enjoy an Italian inspired evening with other language & culture lovers.

-A special invite has been made to The University of Alberta Italian Club and other community friends.

RSVP Instructions

Space will not last long! Reserve your seat(s) on Edmonton Italian Speakers Meetup, and for those who are not on Meetup.com, simply email [email protected] with your number of guests. Your spots will be confirmed. Ci vediamo presto & grazie a tutti!