Togo | Dipinti e Incisioni
Togo’s art has been called Expressionist because of its vivid colours and its ability to press the figurative elements into following the dynamics of the composition; but I don’t think this definition is sufficient to express the force and beauty of his works. Expressionism arose in contraposition to a strict society, whose methods had become […]
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Energy and Sustainability: Challenges and Opportunities towards Net-Zero
The main objective of the event is to discuss the ongoing energy transition from conventional fossil fuels to clean energy: the Scottish and Italian perspectives, ahead of COP26, which will take place in Glasgow under UK Presidency, in partnership with Italy. Talks will include market penetration of technologies of the future; current/future demand; link to […]
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Joyce DiDonato & Il Pomo d’Oro | Edinburgh International Festival
The Italian Institute of Culture and the Italian Consulate General in Edinbugh are delighetd to welcome Mezzo soprano Joyce DiDonato and Italian period instrument ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro at the Edinburgh International Festival 2021. With her exuberant musical personality, her sunlit voice and her fierce advocacy of the arts’ role in society, it’s no surprise that the […]
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Pistols for Two, Coffee for One: Duelling in History and Fiction
Profs Cormac Ó Cuilleanáin and Martin McLaughlin will discuss with Joe Farrell his recent book, Honour and the Sword: The Culture of Duelling (Signal Books). No study of western history can be complete without some account of the duel and the code of honour. What made two men arrange an encounter on the ‘field of […]
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2021 | Jazz from around the world: Italy with Novara Jazz Festival
The Italian Institute of Culture is delighted to support Jazz from around the world: Italy pt. 1 in collaboration with Novara Jazz Festival at Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2021. Novara Jazz Festival presents three jazz bands: Beatrice Arrigoni Quartet, a contemporary jazz quartet who draw on both the European and American jazz tradition; Anais Drago, […]
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Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2021 | Jazz from around the world: Italy with Italian Music Export
The Italian Institute of Culture is delighted to support Jazz from around the world: Italy pt. 2 in collaboration with Italian Music Export at Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival 2021. Italian Music Export brings us a triple bill of jazz. Italian double bass player Michelangelo Scandroglio is surely one of Italy’s young rising stars – […]
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Michelangelo Frammartino | Folk Film Gathering 2021
This year the Folk Film Gathering revolves around a theme of solidarity: exploring both the different stories that distinguish communities in different parts of the world, alongside certain aspects of experience that are shared in common. The online programme this year revolves in particular around a series of live conversations between filmmakers from very different […]
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Alberto Angela on Cleopatra
“With narrative flair and immediacy, [Angela] reconstructs the Cleopatra affair, following it like a reporter… The result is a compelling and convincing fresco, full of action and emotion.” La Repubblica Our world today would not be the same without Cleopatra. Yet while she is one of the most famous figures in history, the legendary Egyptian […]
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Carlo Goldoni’s La Scozzese | University of St Andrews
University of St Andrews’ students of Italian Theatre are putting on a virtual, English production of Carlo Goldoni’s 18th century comedy La Scozzese. The play will be shown for free through the Byre Theatre’s website from Friday 28th May 2021 at 5.00 pm (BST) to Sunday 30th May at 10.00 am (BST). Performed to English-speaking audiences for […]
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Adriano Sangineto | The Edinburgh International Harp Festival
Italian musician Adriano Sangineto presents Arpa Creativa, a show with a thousand aspects, where his harp becomes an extension of his lively and engaging character. His original compositions bring new and unexpected twists to the mainstream harp repertoire. Hands and feet keep on moving under and over the stage as he draws on his experience […]
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