CD LAUNCH: A Goblin’s Chamber by Maurizio Guarini
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura presents Maurizio Guarini’s new album: A Goblin’s Chamber – A string quartet revisitation. Maurizio Guarini, member of Italian progressive rock band, Goblin, will perform a brief concert of some of the tracks from the new album, accompanied by a string quartet. “As a member of Goblin, after so many years, […]
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Rossini’s “The Barber of Seville” presented by the Canadian Opera Company
This colourful Italian comedy features conductor Speranza Scappucci, “one of classical music’s brightest stars” (Opera News) at the podium, award-winning mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as Rosina, and an exuberant, carnivalesque staging that audiences loved when this production was last at the COC. Photo: Theshlen Naidoo A special offer from the Canadian Opera Company for subscribers of […]
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Lecture: The Castrati, Then and Now
The castrati singers were probably the most striking feature of Italian opera during the Baroque era, and to this day we still remember the names of singers like Farinelli or Senesino. The practice of mutilating boys for the sake of musical virtuosity, however, quickly disappeared with the end of the Ancien Régime. With the revival […]
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A Clown from Rimini Named Fellini – A Lecture Series by Dr. Franco Gallippi
The aim of this lecture series is to commemorate Fellini’s hundredth birthday (January 20, 2020) by taking a journey through the decades of the Maestro’s filmography. Each lecture will be dedicated to two decades of Fellini’s career by concentrating on certain dominant themes that characterize the films of the decade in question. Whatever the decade, […]
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ICFF Befana (Activities and film screening) – A children’s Italian holiday tradition!
A FUN EVENT FOR ALL AGES – Bring your children, your grandchildren, your neighbours and your students… to the inaugural edition of ICFF Befana in Vaughan, a collaborative effort between L’Altra Italia, ICFF Youth and the City of Vaughan! This special event is the perfect conclusion to the holiday season, and a great way to […]
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CONCERT: Marco Vitale Tour of British Columbia
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Toronto and the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver are pleased to support internationally renowned, early music specialist Marco Vitale in a series of concerts across British Columbia. ABOUT MARCO VITALE: Harpsichordist, organist and musical director Marco Vitale was born in Palermo, Italy. After finishing studies in his hometown, […]
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“Christmas @ Columbus Centre” Concert
The Greater Toronto Philharmonic Orchestra presents “Christmas @ Columbus Centre” on Sunday, December 15, 3:00 PM. This afternoon festive program will feature an array of Christmas themed pieces as well as a selection of Italian operatic repertoire and Viennese waltzes by Strauss. Soprano Inga Filipova-Williams and tenor Stanislas Vitort will join the orchestra under the […]
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VESUVIUS ENSEMBLE – CONCERT #2: Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy
Vesuvius Ensemble 2019/2020 concert series: Quanno Nascette Ninno: Christmas in Southern Italy FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2019 | 7.00 PM The second concert of the 2019/2020 season will focus on Southern Italy’s CHRISTMAS celebration: the Messiah was born in humble conditions familiar to the peasants of the Southern Italian countryside, who continue even now to mark […]
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The Nonna Monologues – A Comical experience about our love for Nonnas
World Premiere LIMITED ENGAGEMENT ONLY!December 6 – 22, 2019Columbus Centre ————————————————————————— Tickets for Previews must be purchased in person, by email or by phone only.By email: rsvp@villacharities.comBy phone: 437-970-3318In person: Columbus Centre901 Lawrence Ave West, Toronto, ON M6A 1C3Office Hours: Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm ————————————————————————————– Following the success of the Dora Award-nominated show […]
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ICFF Movie screening: “Se mi vuoi bene” / IF YOU LOVE ME by Fausto Brizzi
VAUGHAN: Thursday, December 5 Cineplex – RioCan Colossus | 3555 Hwy 7 W. Reception 6:30pm | Screening 8:00pm TORONTO: Friday, December 6 Dinner Buffet: 7:00pm | Fiction Club (180 Pearl St.) Screening: 9:00pm | TIFF Bell Lightbox (350 King St. W.) ITALIAN WITH ENGLISH SUBTITLES To BUY Tickets CLICK HERE About the movie: Diego (Claudio […]
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