Domenico Starnone: Trust Translated | Edinburgh International Book Festival
We welcome Italian writer Domenico Starnone to celebrate the English edition of his 2019 novel, Trust, translated by Jhumpa Lahiri. Starnone has written over 13 books, earning him Italy’s highest literary prize, the Strega. In Trust, lovers Pietro and Teresa tell each other a terrible secret that, if revealed, could destroy their lives. Pietro questions whether […]
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Sharon Kam & Enrico Pace | Edinburgh International Festival
Award-winning clarinettist Sharon Kam and pianist Enrico Pace explore riveting music from the clarinet’s history. Sharon Kam makes her International Festival debut in a wide-ranging recital with Italian pianist Enrico Pace, a regular chamber collaborator. Their music embraces the history and remarkable expressive abilities of the clarinet – from the deeply Romantic melodies of Danish composer […]
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Italy @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022: Showcase & Networking Event
The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to present Italy @ Fringe 2022: Showcase & Networking Event to mark the participation of Italian artists and companies to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 on Tuesday, 9th August at 12:00noon. A video-presentation of the performances will be shown, followed by a short talk by music historian Nicolò Palazzetti: ‘All the World’s […]
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Italy @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
On the occasion of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, the Italian Institute of Culture is proud to present the Italian artists performing at the Fringe. From Stand Up Comedy, to Musical Performaces, from Drama to Dance, there’s plenty for everyone! Read below for more information on all the shows or visit the Edinburgh Festival Fringe […]
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SPARK | Jazz, the energy of the smile and friendship
Jazz, the energy of the smile and friendship 2 August – 23 September 2022 Italian Institute of Culture, 82 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh Monday to Friday, 9:30am–1:30pm, 2:30–5:00 pm If you have missed the exhibition during the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, please visit the Italian Institute of Culture where it will be held until 23rd […]
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Daniele Raimondi & Matt Carmichael | EJBF
Daniele Raimondi & Matt Carmichael Thursday 21st July 2022 | 18:00 | 90 min | Jazz Bar Daniele Raimondi is one of Italy’s finest young jazz trumpet players whilst Matt Carmichael is one of Scotland’s finest young saxophonists. With an open brief, these prodigiously talented musicians will deliver thrilling music and exceptional soloing. For futher information […]
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Daniele Raimondi with Konrad Wiszniewski | EJBF
Daniele Raimondi with Konrad Wiszniewski | EJBF Tuesday 19th July 2022 | 18:00 | 90 min | Assembly Roxy Sharing precocious fluency, flaring tones and sweeping confidence, Italian trumpeter Daniele Raimondi and Scottish saxophonist Konrad Wiszniewski lead a new quintet. Focussing on big booting swinging jazz, improvisational excitement is guaranteed. They are joined by Alan […]
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Paolo Alderighi Trio | EJBF
Paolo Alderighi Trio | EJBF Tuesday 19th July 2022 | 14:00 | 120 min A critical link between ragtime and bebop, Erroll Garner was one of the most stylistically distinct jazz pianists of the 1940s to 1960s. Beloved by audiences and revered by fellow musicians, Garner’s accomplishments transcended his art. Here, Italian pianist Paolo […]
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Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi | EJBF
Stephanie Trick & Paolo Alderighi | EJBF Monday 18th July 2022 | 14:00 | 60 min | Assembly Roxy Monday 18th July 2022 | 18:00 | 60 min | Murrayfield Parish Church Pioneers in the use of four-hands piano in jazz, Stephanie Trick and Paolo Alderighi have earned widespread success with their arrangements of classics from the stride […]
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Bandakadabra | EJBF
Bandakadabra | EJBF Monday 18th July 2022 | 14:30 | 60 min | Bellfield Monday 18th July 2022 | 18:00 | 90 min | George Square Spiegeltent Tuesday 19th July 2022 | 14:30 | 60 min | Willowbrae Church Tuesday 19th July 2022 | 18:00 | 90 min | Piccolo Wednesday 20th July 2022 | 14:00 | […]
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