“Rome Eternal Evolution” | Photographic Exhibition
To support Rome as a candidate city to host EXPO 2030, the Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to host the photographic exhibition “Rome Eternal Evolution“, an evocative photographic journey that tells the different souls of Rome. The exhibition, produced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in collaboration with ANSA […]
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Emong | 2023 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Emong Tuesday 18th July 2023 | 20:00 | 90 min A unique grouping of two horns, guitar and drums that create an uplifting and exciting sound, mixing American folk traditions with electronic music and jazz. They create hymnlike melodies and virtuosic and inspiring soloing. With music rich in invention, surprise and adventure, leader and guitarist […]
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Haftor Medbøe & Fabio Giachino | 2023 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Haftor Medbøe & Fabio Giachino Monday 17th July 2023 | 18:00 | 60 min A brand new partnership for this year’s festival. Popular Scottish based Norwegian guitarist, Haftor Medbøe will be joined by virtuoso Italian pianist Fabio Giachino. They will blend classical influences and electronic sounds with jazz improvisation. In collaboration with Edinburgh Jazz & […]
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Daykoda | 2023 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Daykoda Favorite EventSunday 16th July 2023 | 17:00 | 90 min A hard-hitting, addictive sound full of beats and exhilarating melodies forged by an innovative combination of electronic music, jazz and hip-hop. Inspired by Flying Lotus, Kamaal Williams, and Thundercat, this quartet create atmospheric and emotional music with unexpected twists that leave audiences wanting more. […]
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Enrico Zanisi Solo | Alan Benzie/Helena Kay Duo | 2023 Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival
Enrico Zanisi Solo | Alan Benzie/Helena Kay Duo Saturday 15th July 2023 | 20:30 | 150 min A welcome return for this great piano talent from Rome. His broad palette covers influences from Schumann and Wagner presented with the dynamics of contemporary jazz. Subtle, tender music full of exciting and inventive melodies. Opening the evening is […]
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Fare Cinema 2023 | L’Abbraccio. Storia di Antonino e Stefano Saetta
The story of the judge Antonino Saetta and his son Stefano, victims of a vicious ambush perpetrated by Cosa Nostra 35 years ago, is unfortunately a story often forgotten. Two young Sicilians, the director Davide Lorenzano and the producer Cristian Patanè, decided to tell it through the docufilm “L’Abbraccio. Storia di Antonino e Stefano Saetta“, […]
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Verdi – Requiem | RSNO
The Italian Institute of Culture is very proud to be associated with the RSNO’s exciting new 2022:23 Season. A wonderful Season of music with Music Director Thomas Søndergård, a fantastic orchestra and a host of amazing guest artists. VERDI REQUIEM Thomas Søndergård Conductor Emily Magee Soprano David Junghoon Kim Tenor George Andguladze Bass RSNO Chorus Stephen Doughty […]
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Soprano Carmela Remigio with Corrado Valvo | Italian National Day 2023
On the occasion of the Italian National Day, 2nd June, Festa della Repubblica, the Consulate General of Italy for Scotland and Northern Ireland organises a reception on Tuesday, 30th May at 7:00 pm at the Playfair Hall, Surgeons Quarter (Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9DW). The Ambassador of Italy to the United Kingdom, H.E. Inigo Lambertini […]
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The 58th season of the INDA Foundation at the Greek Theatre in Siracusa
Four new productions, 200 artists on stage, a tour in the most prestigious Italian theatres. The 58th Season of the INDA Foundation at the Greek Theatre offers an ambitious program, with top names and an eye towards the future, thanks to a record-breaking edition of the International Youth Classical Theatre Festival in Palazzolo Acreide, involving […]
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“Lucidi Lapilli”: Gemstones in Dante’s work
Professor Annibale Mottana is a Fellow of the Lincean Academy in Rome and is an authority among the scientists in petrology and spectroscopy. He investigated precious stones in all of Dante’s works (they are mentioned 50 times and 10 times in the Divine Comedy). The aim of his paper is to illustrate the significance for […]
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