A Musical Journey: Black Barocco Tango
The duo Pane’- Villani (soprano and guitar) will take us on a musical journey through cultures and styles sharing with the public theirtalent and passion for the universal language of music. Soprano Isabel Panè and guitarist Luca Villani studied at the Conservatories of Matera and Rome respectively. Luca research on classical guitar rarities and Isabel […]
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Classical Italian Songs: A Southern Recipe
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Luigi Cirillo, together with soprano Isabel Panè and guitarist Luca Villani, will run through the history of classical Neapolitan music (1830-1970) following the adventures of a character of the time. Using songs as his tool, Luigi Cirillo unveils legends, traditions and habits of the “bel paese”. Program: Je te vurria […]
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A Musical Journey by Duo Pane’- Villani
Soprano Isabel Panè and guitarist Luca Villani obtained their Music degrees from the Conservatories of Matera and Rome respectively. Luca’s research on rare classical guitar pieces and Isabel’s penchant for jazz and blues have been fused to form a versatile Duo able to perform diverse recitals, ranging from the Renaissance to the Tango, which have […]
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Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Sir Antonio Pappano Conductor Edinburgh International Festival 2016 The Italian Cultural Institute is proud to present: Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia from Rome Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor Boris Berezovsky, Piano Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy OvertureRachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniSchoenberg Pelleas und Melisande Seething passions and the turmoil of forbidden love lie […]
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Accademia dei Cameristi, Trio Grittani – dell’Oglio – Zaccaria
Accademia dei Cameristi Trio Grittani – dell’Oglio – Zaccaria This wonderful trio features three young musicians from the Cameristi di Bari: Leonardo Grittani, (transverse flute), Eduardo dell’Oglio (cello) and Maurizio Zaccaria (piano). The concert will showcase the breadth of exciting music available for this instrument combination. Programme: Giorgio Federico Ghedini Music for three instruments molto […]
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The Opening Concert
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia – Sir Antonio Pappano Conductor Edinburgh International Festival 2016 The Italian Cultural Institute is proud to present: Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia from RomeSir Antonio Pappano Conductor Edinburgh Festival ChorusChristopher Bell Chorus Master Carmen Giannattasio SopranoMarianna Pizzolato Mezzo sopranoYijie Shi TenorRoberto Tagliavini Bass Rossini Sinfonia from OtelloBellini Sinfonia from […]
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Shhhh – An Improvised Silent Movie
Comedy (improv, mime) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 A completely improvised silent movie accompanied by live ragtime piano music, inspired by the films and ambience of the 1920s. Every day six actors and a piano player will create a new play on the spot, inspired by the masterpieces of Chaplin, Lloyd and many other silent […]
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Bang! To the Heart
Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (hip hop/breakin’, family) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 The streets of suburbia are alive in this story of love, friendship and pride. Escape or redemption: what brings the gangs to town? Will brother turn against brother to conquer the heart of the city? When the gentle gangster meets the most […]
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Petrol
Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (contemporary, physical theatre) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 Em and Um: a married couple losing their identity in a plastic, robotic, grotesque world. Two dark clowns share the same tragicomic, alienating existence as they work side by side. And then, something happens which shakes their souls. Petrol investigates the expressive […]
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Romeo and Juliet Post Scriptum
Theatre The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 I’ve always had a special interest in the star-crossed lovers, destined to love each other to death through the centuries and through all art forms. How could I not get passionate about Annika Nyman’s play (and mind!). The young author who comes from a cold country makes them survive […]
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