Tandem
Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (physical theatre, contemporary) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 Start a revolution, or head to the beach? A dilemma that arises for Frederica and Paola as they ride two bicycles welded to each other. On their tandem they can share their dreams and conflicts, adventures and dangers. Daring curves, breath-taking descents, […]
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Hamlet, Ophelia
Theatre (drama, true-life) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 Hamlet is a woman, she is living the play from the lovers’ point of view, going into the depths of humanity. Hamlet, Ophelia is an original take on the entire story to honour the first modern drama. Our first time performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, to […]
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A Musical Journey: Black Barocco Tango
The duo Pane’- Villani (soprano and guitar) will take us on a musical journey through cultures and styles sharing with the public theirtalent and passion for the universal language of music. Soprano Isabel Panè and guitarist Luca Villani studied at the Conservatories of Matera and Rome respectively. Luca research on classical guitar rarities and Isabel […]
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Classical Italian Song: a Southern Recipe
Critically acclaimed guitarist and singer Luigi Cirillo, together with soprano Isabel Pane and guitarist Luca Villani, will run through the history of classical Neapolitan music (1830-1970) through the adventures of a character of the time. Using songs as his tool, he unveils legends, traditions and habits of the “bel paese”. He will be accompanied by […]
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A Musical Journey by Duo Panè – Villani
Soprano Isabel Panè and guitarist Luca Villani obtained their Music degrees from the Conservatories of Matera and Rome respectively. Luca’s research on rare classical guitar pieces and Isabel’s penchant for jazz and blues have been fused to form a versatile Duo able to perform diverse recitals, ranging from the Renaissance to the Tango, which have […]
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Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia
Sir Antonio Pappano Conductor Edinburgh International Festival 2016 The Italian Cultural Institute is proud to present: Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia from Rome Sir Antonio Pappano, Conductor Boris Berezovsky, Piano Tchaikovsky Romeo and Juliet, Fantasy OvertureRachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of PaganiniSchoenberg Pelleas und Melisande Seething passions and the turmoil of forbidden love lie at the […]
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Accademia dei Cameristi: Trio Grittani, Dell’Oglio, Zaccaria
Accademia dei Cameristi Trio Grittani – dell’Oglio – Zaccaria This wonderful trio features three young musicians from the Cameristi di Bari: Leonardo Grittani, (transverse flute), Eduardo dell’Oglio (cello) and Maurizio Zaccaria (piano). The concert will showcase the breadth of exciting music available for this instrument combination. Programme: Giorgio Federico Ghedini Music for three instruments […]
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The Opening Concert
Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia – Sir Antonio Pappano Conductor Edinburgh International Festival 2016 The Italian Cultural Institute is proud to present: Orchestra dell’Accademia Nazionale di Santa Cecilia from RomeSir Antonio Pappano Conductor Edinburgh Festival ChorusChristopher Bell Chorus Master Carmen Giannattasio SopranoMarianna Pizzolato Mezzo sopranoYijie Shi TenorRoberto Tagliavini Bass Rossini Sinfonia from OtelloBellini Sinfonia […]
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Shhhh – An Improvised Silent Movie
Comedy (improv, mime) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 A completely improvised silent movie accompanied by live ragtime piano music, inspired by the films and ambience of the 1920s. Every day six actors and a piano player will create a new play on the spot, inspired by the masterpieces of Chaplin, Lloyd and many other silent […]
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Bang! To the Heart
Dance, Physical Theatre and Circus (hip hop/breakin’, family) The Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 The streets of suburbia are alive in this story of love, friendship and pride. Escape or redemption: what brings the gangs to town? Will brother turn against brother to conquer the heart of the city? When the gentle gangster meets the most […]
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