La ragazza con la valigia – The girl with the suitcase (1961)
Director: Valerio Zurlini 121 mins The first in a regular programme of specially-curated films showcasing the brilliant diversity of Italian cinema. Stretching across twenty-five years, this first programme includes a hugely influential heist comedy, a tender romantic drama, a dazzlingly inventive giallo and an underrated late classic from il maestro Fellini.The screening will be introduced […]
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I soliti ignoti – Big deal on Madonna Street (1958)
Director: Mario Monicelli 106 mins The first in a regular programme of specially-curated films showcasing the brilliant diversity of Italian cinema. Stretching across twenty-five years, this first programme includes a hugely influential heist comedy, a tender romantic drama, a dazzlingly inventive giallo and an underrated late classic from il maestro Fellini.The screening will be introduced […]
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Natale with The Badwills
Edinburgh’s own Italian collective The Badwills will play a mix of tarantella pizzica and tammuriata.The Badwills move between the alleyways of Genoa and Napoli and the piazze of Sicily and Puglia, opening a window on the lights and shadows of Italy. Get ready to dance, stomp, sing, and let the music launch you across the […]
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Festa di Natale
The Director of the Institute, Dr Stefania Del Bravo, would like to invite you to the Xmas Party on Thursday, 5th December, from 5.30 pm to 7 pm. We wish you can all participate to celebrate with us. Vi aspettiamo! IIC Edinburgh Booking is essential: please RSVP to rsvp.iicedimburgo@esteri.it
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Salvatore Vaccarella – Piano Recital
Lunch Time Concert Salvatore Vaccarella is an Italian pianist born in Avola. He graduated in piano performance at the Vincenzo Bellini Conservatory in Catania with highest honors under the guidance of Epifanio Comis, and then he took part to lots of Master Classes and Piano Courses to improve his musical formation. Now he continues studying […]
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A Taste of Sicily
Giorgio Locatelli Sicilian Dinner On Tuesday 19 November, Cucina will host an exclusive evening with Michelin Star Chef, Giorgio Locatelli. Working closely with head chef Mattia Camorani, Locatelli will bring traditional Sicilian flavours to Edinburgh in a tempting five course experience, with tickets at £50pp.The Italian duo will showcase a true taste of the region […]
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Lectura Dantis Andreapolitana
15th meeting: Purgatorio, XVIII – XXI A series of public lectures on Dante’s Divine Comedy A Lectura Dantis (‘reading of Dante’) is a public reading and explanation of all 100 cantos of Dante’s Divine Comedy canto by canto. Each canto of the Commedia is discussed by a different scholar, and there will be a wide […]
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Gianluca Littera – Double Breath
The Queen’s Hall and the Italian Cultural Institute are proud to present an exclusive line-up showcasing some of the most exciting talents in contemporary Italian music. Gianluca Littera is a giant of modern harmonica playing. A frequent collaborator with Ennio Morricone, he has also appeared with Ute Lemper, Kremerata Baltica and a host of world […]
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SHINE – Waiting for the unexpected
Kekko Fornarelli (piano/synth/samples), Roberto Cherillo (vocals/ electonics/ synthbass) XIII WORLD ITALIAN LANGUAGE WEEK – Research, Discovery, Innovation: Italy & Knowledge Shine is a new project born of the collaboration between two unique artists, and constituting a Duo fusing two different personalities in a extraordinary bond to create a sound which ranges from classical piano to […]
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Scottish Opera – A Little Bit of Don Giovanni
A 20 minute taste of Mozart’s much loved opera For the first time the Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to host A Little Bit of Don Giovanni by Scottish Opera. This commissioned version of Mozart’s Don Giovanni features a Scottish Opera singer, cellist, guitarist, storyteller and a storytelling box with colourful illustrations to bring 17th […]
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