At the movies with L’Altra Italia: screening of “The Girl in the Fog”
Movie A winter’s night. A car accident caused by heavy fog. There’s a wrecked vehicle, but the driver unharmed – yet the police detain him anyway. Who’s blood is on his car, if there’s not a scratch on him? The driver is a policeman called Vogel, and every time there’s a big news story, his […]
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Tafelmusik’s concert: The Harlequin Salon
Directed by Elisa Citterio Created, scripted, and illustrated by Marco Cera Roberta Invernizzi, soprano click here to buy tickets Experience the intrigue, artistry, and commedia of this dazzling Roman soirée. Meet Pier Leone Ghezzi—caricaturist, painter, and host of some of 18th-century Rome’s most popular salon parties. Tafelmusik is delighted to invite you to one of […]
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Priest, libertine and librettist: the life and adventures of Lorenzo Da Ponte
Who is the man who wrote the words to Mozart and Salieri’s operas? Jewish-born, later converted and even become a Catholic priest, Lorenzo Da Ponte wrote the words for 28 operas by 11 composers, including three of Mozart’s greatest – Don Giovanni, Le nozze di Figaro and Così fan tutte. But this handsome chap’s own […]
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At the movies with L’Altra Italia: screening of “Nine and Half Moon”
Movie Two women of today, two sisters, two opposite ways of being in the world: Livia and Tina, both in their fourties, close to each other and still different. Livia is a beautiful and strong-willed cellist, with a rock soul. Modesta, nicknamed Tina, is a shy urban policeman who has put aside her degree in […]
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Mancuso | Mezza: Evolution
ConcertWednesday, December 5 | 7:00 pmSheldon Rose Gallery, 1710 Avenue Road, Toronto Nationally renowned Italian pianist Vittorio Mezza is in Toronto to collaborate on a new project with Juno awarded artist Dominic Mancuso. Mezza’s prowess as an arranger brings a new enrichment to Mancuso’s sound – pushing their EVOLUTION as contemporary artists! These two extraordinary […]
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Claudio Jr. de Rosa at The Rex
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present Resident Artist Claudio Jr. De Rosa’s performance at The Rex Hotel, a fixture in Toronto’s jazz and blues scenes. Tuesday, November 27: Claudio Jr. de Rosa Jazz Session Claudio Jr De Rosa, resident artist at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, is a saxophonist, bass clarinetist, arranger […]
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Sotto una buona stella (Under a lucky star): Chef Valeria Piccini
On the occasion of the of the “WORLD WEEK OF ITALIAN CUISINE “, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present ” Sotto una buona stella “(Under a lucky star), the outstanding dinner events featuring some of the best chefs from Italy. On Wednesday, November 21, experience the exceptional cuisine of multi-Michelin star Chef […]
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A Conversation with… Andrea Chiaramello
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura and Bocconi Alumni Association (BAA) are pleased to present a talk by Andrea Chiaramello, Head of Lavazza Canada. Mr. Chiaramello will share Lavazza passion for excellence that makes every coffee cup a unique experience. We will get to know the product, the sustainability and innovation strategies and the values that […]
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Food in Federico Fellini’s drawings
Childhood, dreaming and food are at the root of Fellini’s work. The drawings of the exhibition have returned food to the same extraordinary world. A memorable story by Tonino Guerra, published as the preface in “A tavola con Fellini – Ricette da Oscar della sorella Maddalena” (At table with Fellini – Oscar-worthy recipes by his […]
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Roberto Occhipinti’s Quartet and Claudio Jr. de Rosa at the Rex
Saturday, November 17: Roberto Occhipinti’s Quartet will perform at the Rex Hotel in Toronto. Special guest: Claudio Jr. de Rosa Roberto Occhipinti is one of Canada’s premier bassists, comfortable in a wide variety of musical contexts. He toured and recorded with Blue Note recording artist Jane Bunnett on her last 3 albums, including the Grammy […]
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