The Darkest Winter by Carlo Lucarelli
Pitch-black, bestselling Italian noir, set in wartime Bologna. The brilliant Comandante De Luca investigates three brutal murders, struggling with corruption and chaos – with the threat of S.S. vengeance, and the lives of ten Italian hostages on the line… Acclaimed Italian crime writer Carlo Lucarelli will present his historical thriller The Darkest Winter (Open Borders […]
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Translating Alasdair Gray: Prof Enrico Terrinoni in conversation with Dr Rodge Glass
We are delighted to announce a forthcoming event ‘Translating Alasdair Gray’ an in-conversation with Professor Enrico Terrinoni (translator of Gray’s work in Italian) and Dr. Rodge Glass (Gray’s biographer) on Friday, 23rd May at 12:00 pm at The Alasdair Gray Archive in Glasgow (The Whisky Bond, 2 Dawson Rd, Glasgow, G4 9SS). Enrico Terrinoni […]
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Sciascia Today – Sciascia Oggi
Leonardo Sciascia (1921-89) was one of Italy’s greatest 20th century writers. A native of Sicily, he was novelist, playwright, essayist and deviser of a quasi-historical genre which allowed him to investigate events from earlier ages. He was also journalist, polemicist, politician and forthright anti-mafia activist. The conference Sciascia Today will re-examine his life and work. […]
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Cellectronica: a night of classical cello with a modern twist by Flavia Massimo
We are thrilled to announce that cellist and sound artist Flavia Massimo will perform at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh on Thursday, 8th May at 6:00 pm as part of her UK and Ireland tour. Flavia Massimo is a contemporary cellist, sound designer and event curator, specialising in both classical and electronic music. […]
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Mistero Buffo by Dario Fo & Franca Rame | A Play, A Pie and A Pint
A pulsating and anarchic storytelling rollercoaster that questions history, mocks the elite and speaks truth to power. A penniless travelling performer bursts into the theatre, pursued by the authorities. Whilst the threat of arrest remains close, he can’t help but hijack the stage and tell folk tales lampooning the elite…and maybe earn a quid or […]
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LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love.
The exhibition LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love. has been extended until 20th June 2025 at the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh. Open on Monday & Wednesday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Visits by appointment only (please email eventi.iicedimburgo@esteri.it to book). On arrival, you will be required to show a proof of ID (passport, […]
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Sicily, a Grand Detour
Sicily, a Grand Detour On the occasion of the release of his new book The Godfather’s Sicilian School: Mafia, Opera & the Origins of Italian Poetry (Troubador 2025) on Tuesday, 15th April 2025 at 5:30 pm Professor Davide Messina (University of Edinburgh) will give a short talk with slides and songs. The talk will be […]
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Amore Amaro with Marta Sollima | Letizia Battaglia. Chronicle, Life, Love.
On the occasion of the exhibition LETIZIA BATTAGLIA. Chronicle, Life, Love, the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to host a screening of the documentary Amore Amaro by Francesco G. Raganato (2012) on Thursday, 10th April at 6:00 pm at Italy House (20-22 East London Street, EH7 4BQ). This documentary offers a profound look […]
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Motta at the Open Day 2025
On the occasion of the Italian Institute of Culture’s Open Day on Thursday, 20th March 2025, we are delighted to welcome singer-songwriter Motta for an exclusive stripped back music performance. Singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and soundtrack composer, Motta (Francesco Motta) approached music from an early age. In 2013, he decided to combine his passions, cinema and music, […]
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Kety Fusco at the Open Day 2025
On the occasion of the Open Day 2025 at the Italian Institute of Culture on Thursday, 20th March 2025, we are delighted to welcome harpist Kety Fusco for a sensational music perfomance. The harp as you’ve never imagined it before. Kety Fusco transforms the harp into an entirely new voice, redefining what this instrument can […]
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