Adriano & Caterina Sangineto
Twin Musical Strings In a performance full of sparkling energy, Adriano and Caterina Sangineto will focus on a fusion of timeless ancient sonorities with modern rhythms. They will contrast traditional Italian tunes with fresh and original compositions retaining a Celtic flavour. The tones of the harp combine with bowed psaltery and two voices to make […]
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Il Divo by Director Paolo Sorrentino
As part of the Italian Film Series 2017, a Journey Through Modern Italy, the Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to present Il Divo by Paolo Sorrentino Cannes Jury Prize-winner of 2008, Il Divo is Paolo Sorrentino’s gem about the iconic post-war figure of Giulio Andreotti. Prime Minister no less than seven times, the real Andreotti […]
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Technology, Mobility and Modernity in Italian and European Poetry and Cinema
The conference will explore the relationship between the sciences and the humanities which is an area of studies that is in need of further research in the face of the continuous advancement and expansion of technology and science and their influences on the ‘happiness’ of society over the last two hundred years. Technology has certainly […]
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Cameristi For Columba 1400 – A Scottish Italian Partnership
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to invite you to a charity concert performed by The Accademia dei Cameristi and The Edinburgh Academy Chamber Choir, in support of the work of Columba 1400. The Accademia dei Cameristi, began in 1999 with the principal purpose being the promotion of gifted young musicians, helping them develop their talent. They achieve […]
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HippFest Commission: Together by Lorenza Mazzetti
HippFest forays out of the silent era with a special screening of this dialogue-free film made without synchronised sound by pioneering, Italian-born Lorenza Mazzetti, part of the British ‘Free Cinema’ movement, whose manifesto celebrated ‘freedom’ for filmmakers from orthodoxy and conservatism. The film is a refreshing and sometimes moving slice of everyday working-class life, […]
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Enrico Palandri in conversation with Joseph Farrell
Enrico Palandri is a writer and a Professor of Modern European Literature at University College London and Ca’ Foscari, Venice. He has been awarded prestigious prizes and has been translated in several languages. He will discuss his fiction and critical essays with Joseph Farrell, Professor Emeritus of Italian in Strathclyde University and author of several acclaimed […]
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The Treaty of Rome 60 years on: contemporary perspectives
March 2017 marks the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty (more accurately treaties) of Rome, which established the European Economic Community. This anniversary coincides with an unprecedented crisis in the European project, with many as yet unknown implications. This event brings together in a round table discussion two leading experts in European […]
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Piero Manzoni’s Artist Shit: ‘would you like to buy it?’
Speaker: Lara Demori – University of Edinburgh, History of Art This talk discusses Milan-born artist Piero Manzoni’s most (in)famous work: the Artist’s Shit. In 1961 Manzoni produced a series of ninety sealed cans containing thirty grams of his excrements and sold them at the same pay rate of the gold, thus comparing the human […]
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Little Ballad for Peu by Teatro All’Improvviso @ Belfast Children’s Festival
Little Ballad for Peu (Piccolo Ballata per Peu) Teatro All’Improvviso will be performing at the 19th annual Belfast Children’s Festival. Inspired by a poem written by Mafra Gagliardi, the show tells the story of a little creature in its cocoon, coming to life in a light dance. Predominately performed for early years children, this […]
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Spot by La Barraca @ Belfast Children’s Festival
This year Belfast Children’s Festival boasts an extra special selection of shows aimed at early years (aged 0-4 years old), including one beautiful show from Italy; “Spot” by la Baracca is a magical world of light, sound and movement for early years children.Spot can be the yellos sun, the blue sea or red fire; a […]
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