Luchino Visconti: The Art of Decadence
Edinburgh College of Art and Filmhouse are proud to present Luchino Visconti: The Art of Decadence, a collection of original poster designs to accompany the 2016 edition of Italian Film Festival Scotland. Luchino Visconti (1906 – 1976) was one of the most important cultural figures of 20th century Italian culture. Not only was he a […]
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Carnevale Latino
Carnevale Latino is a dance workshop that will raise awareness and revive the spirit of Carnival, presenting some of the apotropaic rites and traditions of clear Greek-Roman origins. Participants will be invited to get a pair of “castanets” or other percussion instruments. They will be taught to use, decorate and dance with them. Each will […]
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Concert Accademia dei Cameristi di Bari
The Accademia dei Cameristi was founded in Bari (Italy) in 1999 by a group of professional musicians. It aims at offering to young Italian instrumentalists the possibility to improve their talent and gain knowledge by playing with prestigious musicians in theatres all over the world.For further information please visit: http://www.accademiadeicameristi.com/ Other activities: Wednesday 10 February, 10 am […]
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Strategies to fight corruption and money laundering: the Italian Experience
Professor Antonio Gullo There will be a seminar on Tuesday 9th February to be presented by Professor Antonio Gullo (University of Messina) on the topic of “Strategies to fight corruption and money laundering: the Italian experience”. Antonio Gullo is Associate Professor of Criminal Law at the University of Messina and teaches criminal law in the […]
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Mediterraneo: Carnevale 2016!
with Orkestra del Sol, The Badwills and Niavent Mediterraneo, Nothing Ever Happens Here, and the Italian Cultural Institute of Edinburgh present Carnevale 2016! A wild night of Balkan brass, Italian Pizzica, Greek rembetiko, and masks… lots of masks! It’s that time of the year when the world is upside-down. When Harlequin the Servant is master […]
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Ballaké Sissoko & Vincent Ségal with Luca Aquino ‘aQustico’
The west African kora has proved its sparkling adaptability in numerous collaborations across cultures and genres, but rarely so magically as in Malian griot maestro Ballaké Sissoko’s near-telepathic exchanges with French cellist Vincent Segal, whose CV ranges from trip-hop to reggae. Extensive international touring, following widespread acclaim for their 2009 duo debut Chamber Music, underpins […]
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Daniele Sabatini violin and Simone Rugani piano
Un ponte di note stellate. Concerto Premio CAMPUS DELLE ARTI 2015 In 2004 the Campus delle Arti launched an educational project dedicated to young musicians. Every year, for two weeks, courses are held by very famous musicians in Italy and Europe, for students between 8 and 25 years old. In the spirit of the main […]
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Ivos Margoni, violino and Simone Rugani, piano
Un ponte di note stellate. Concerto Premio CAMPUS DELLE ARTI 2015 In 2004 the Campus delle Arti launched an educational project dedicated to young musicians. Every year, for two weeks, courses are held by very famous musicians in Italy and Europe, for students between 8 and 25 years old. In the spirit of the main […]
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Simone Rugani, piano and Daniele Sabatini, violin
Un ponte di note stellate. Concerto Premio CAMPUS DELLE ARTI 2015 In 2004 the Campus delle Arti launched an educational project dedicated to young musicians. Every year, for two weeks, courses are held by very famous musicians in Italy and Europe, for students between 8 and 25 years old. In the spirit of the main […]
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Speaking Music, an Italian Jazz Night
A celebration of Italian language through music Speaking Music, an Italian jazz night A celebration of Italian language through music with Linley Hamilton, Scott Flanigan, Luigi Cirillo. Programme: – A word on words. [Luigi Cirillo]– Buonasera Signorina [P. De Rose]– Perduto amore (in cerca di te) [Gian Carlo Testoni/Eros Sciorilli]– Senza fine [Gino Paoli]– La pioggia […]
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