Moderata Fonte’s ‘The Worth of Women’ in Dundee and St Andrews
Kairos Italy Theater (KIT), New York’s distinguished Italian Theatre Company, brings The Worth of Women to Dundee and St Andrews this September. This is a wonderfully theatrical adaptation of Moderata Fonte’s remarkable book, written and published in 1600 and translated by Virginia Cox. Directed by Laura Caparrotti and Jay Stern. Dive into a powerful, […]
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Sonica Glasgow | All Above by Grand River with Marco Ciceri
Sonica Glasgow, the biennial festival dedicated to world-class music and audiovisual art for curious minds and adventurous spirits, is back for its 8th edition, presented by Cryptic, who are celebrating 30 years of innovation in 2024. Get ready to be immersed. On her new album All Above, Grand River – aka musician Aimée Portioli – investigates […]
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Sonica Glasgow | Nati Infiniti by Alessandro Cortini with Marco Ciceri
Sonica Glasgow, the biennial festival dedicated to world-class music and audiovisual art for curious minds and adventurous spirits, is back for its 8th edition, presented by Cryptic, who are celebrating 30 years of innovation in 2024. Get ready to be immersed. The festival will open on Thursday 19 September with the Scottish premiere of Nati Infiniti […]
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Exploring Caravaggio: An Insight from Historical Documents
The publication of Stefania Macioce‘s book Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio: Documents, Sources and Inventories – 1513-1848, now in its third updated edition (Rome, 2023), serves as the basis for an in-depth examination of Caravaggio‘s life and work. The book meticulously compiles over a thousand archival documents related to Caravaggio, presenting them in chronological order. These […]
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FORTITUDO Exhibition – Orkney International Science Festival
The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to take part in the Orkney International Science Festival 2024, one of the world’s longest-established and most original science festivals, providing a platform for fresh ideas in an island setting. This year’s programme includes exhibitions with themes ranging from earth to sky. The great Antarctic explorer […]
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Gianandrea Noseda conducts Don Quixote | Edinburgh International Festival
European Union Youth Orchestra Gianandrea Noseda Conductor Nicolas Altstaedt Cello Carlos Simon Fate Now Conquers Strauss Don Quixote It is a tale which may already be familiar to you: the loveable rogue from La Mancha who lost himself in the pages of romantic literature and emerged as a chivalrous knight under the name Don Quixote. […]
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Gianandrea Noseda conducts The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra | Edinburgh International Festival
European Union Youth Orchestra Gianandrea Noseda Conductor Mahler 3rd movement (Feierlich und gemessen, ohne zu schleppen) from Symphony No.1 Britten The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra Benjamin Britten’s The Young Person’s Guide to the Orchestra is an expedition through the instrumental families of the orchestra, illustrating their different sounds and capabilities. Its light-hearted dissection […]
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Italy @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024: Showcase & Networking Event
The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to present Italy @ Fringe 2024: Showcase & Networking Event to mark the participation of Italian artists and companies to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024 on Tuesday, 6th August at 13:00. A short promo video will be shown, then the companies will have the opportunity to […]
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Il Pomo d’Oro and Jakub Józef Orliński | Edinburgh International Festival
The Italian Institute of Culture and the Consulate General of Italy are delighted to welcome the Italian period instrument ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro at the Edinburgh International Festival 2024. Travel to the great courts of 17th-century Italy for this concert of early Baroque music. The ‘heavenly’ (Gramophone) ensemble Il Pomo d’Oro and countertenor Jakub Józef […]
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Italy @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
On the occasion of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024, the Italian Institute of Culture proudly presents the Italian artists and shows performing at the Fringe. The biggest celebration of arts and culture on the planet… is turning GREEN, WHITE and RED! Experience the best of Italian storytelling, discover new music, or simply find out what […]
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