Leonardo Sciascia: The Man and the Writer
The celebration of the centenary of Leonardo Sciascia (1921-1989) continues in Edinburgh with the launch of Leonardo Sciascia: The Man and the Writer (2022) by Joseph Farrell Joseph Farrell will be in conversation with Davide Messina. 25 August 2022 | 18:00 Italian Institute of Culture, 82 Nicolson Street Leonardo Sciascia remains best known outside […]
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Domenico Starnone: Trust Translated | Edinburgh International Book Festival
We welcome Italian writer Domenico Starnone to celebrate the English edition of his 2019 novel, Trust, translated by Jhumpa Lahiri. Starnone has written over 13 books, earning him Italy’s highest literary prize, the Strega. In Trust, lovers Pietro and Teresa tell each other a terrible secret that, if revealed, could destroy their lives. Pietro questions whether […]
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Sharon Kam & Enrico Pace | Edinburgh International Festival
Award-winning clarinettist Sharon Kam and pianist Enrico Pace explore riveting music from the clarinet’s history. Sharon Kam makes her International Festival debut in a wide-ranging recital with Italian pianist Enrico Pace, a regular chamber collaborator. Their music embraces the history and remarkable expressive abilities of the clarinet – from the deeply Romantic melodies of Danish composer […]
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Italy @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022: Showcase & Networking Event
The Italian Institute of Culture in Edinburgh is delighted to present Italy @ Fringe 2022: Showcase & Networking Event to mark the participation of Italian artists and companies to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022 on Tuesday, 9th August at 12:00noon. A video-presentation of the performances will be shown, followed by a short talk by music historian Nicolò Palazzetti: ‘All the World’s […]
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Italy @ Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022
On the occasion of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2022, the Italian Institute of Culture is proud to present the Italian artists performing at the Fringe. From Stand Up Comedy, to Musical Performaces, from Drama to Dance, there’s plenty for everyone! Read below for more information on all the shows or visit the Edinburgh Festival Fringe […]
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Inauguration of the exhibition: Journey to Addis Ababa
Inauguration of the collective exhibition ‘Journey to Addis Ababa’. Please join us at the Institute for the opening of the exhibition on Tuesday 2 August 2022 at 12noon, with curator Andrea Aglani and Sicilian artist Pietro Sciortino for a drinks reception. The exhibition consists of works from an international contemporary art competition on the theme of […]
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SPARK | Jazz, the energy of the smile and friendship
Jazz, the energy of the smile and friendship 2 August – 23 September 2022 Italian Institute of Culture, 82 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh Monday to Friday, 9:30am–1:30pm, 2:30–5:00 pm If you have missed the exhibition during the Edinburgh Jazz and Blues Festival, please visit the Italian Institute of Culture where it will be held […]
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Journey to Addis Ababa
Journey to Addis Ababa Italian Cultural Institute in Edinburgh 2 – 26 August 2022 Monday to Friday, 9:30am–1:30pm, 2:30–5:00 pm The exhibition “Journey to Addis Ababa” is part of a project by the Associazione culturale Pavel Aleksandrovic Florenskij which intends to follow up on the commitment of the archaeologist Sebastiano Tusa. Sebastiano Tusa (2 […]
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SPARK – A celebration of Italian Jazz | EJBF | Sade Mangiaracina Trio
Sade Mangiaracina Trio Sunday 24th July 2022 | 20:30 | 90 min | Assembly Roxy Led by the Italian pianist Sade Mangiaracina, this trio plays beautiful, beguiling music, blending classical music with European jazz and Mediterranean influences. Her music tonight has been inspired by the symbol of the struggle for human rights: Nelson […]
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SPARK – A celebration of Italian Jazz | EJBF | Ferdinando Romano
Ferdinando Romano Totem Sunday 24th July 2022 | 18:00 | 90 min | Jazz Bar Rich, lush and colorful contemporary jazz quintet ranging from ECM via post-bop to contemporary music. Italian bassist Ferdinando Romano employs complex grooves, Mediterranean rhythms and classical inflections all tied together with attention to the importance of melody. In […]
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