Musical Inventions by Paolo Angeli
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura in collaboration with the Aga Kahn Museum is thrilled to present Paolo Angeli, musician and composer from Sardinia. “Watch, listen, and be amazed” (NPR Music) as Sardinian musician Paolo Angeli takes to the stage with his very own modified instrument: an 18-stringed hybrid of guitar, baritone, violoncello, and drums. Adorned […]
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HOLOCAUST REMEMBRANCE DAY: Sceening of “THE MAESTRO” by Alexandre Valenti
On the occasion of the Holocaust Remembrance Day 2018, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura and the Consulate General of Italy in Toronto, in collaboration with Ashkenaz Festival, Italian Contemporary Film Festival, Toronto Jewish Film Foundation and Villa Charities, present the screening of “The Maestro” (Documentary, 75′ – 2016) directed by Alexander Valenti and produced by […]
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EUFF ENCORE Sunday, 28 January, 2018
The European Union Film Festival brings back the Audience Choice Award, along with two best sellers of EUFF 2017: The Citizen, Emilia and Amerika Square will play again on Sunday January 28 at Innis Town Hall, 2 Sussex Ave. Don’t miss out on your last chance to see these films. Tickets available on euffto.com ($10 […]
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Franco Gallippi’s lectures: “Rome through Italian cinema”
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present two lectures on Rome through Italian cinema held by Dr. Franco Gallippi. Lecture 1 Friday, January 26, 10:00am to 12:00pm Rome in Italian Cinema: From La presa di Roma to La grande bellezza Dr. Franco Gallippi will guide you on an imaginative tour of the city […]
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Screening of Verdi’s MACBETH directed by LILIANA CAVANI
Opera production by Teatro Regio di Parma on the occasion of Festival Verdi. For the series of operas from ‘Festival Verdi’, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura presents Macbeth by director Liliana Cavani, and music director Bruno Bartoletti. Macbeth – Leo NucciBanco – Enrico IoriLady Macbeth – Sylvie ValayreDama di Lady Macbeth – Tiziana TramontiMacduff – […]
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At the movies with L’Altra Italia: screening of “Feather”
Piuma is the story of Ferro and Cate, two teenagers faced with an unexpected pregnancy that turns their world upside down. Hesitant and tentative, the two main characters must navigate through the most complicated 9 months of their lives.They still have to study for their final exam, plan their summer trip to Spain and Morocco […]
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Francesca Vivenza presents “Il giorno del lungo viaggio alla finestra”
The Istituto italiano di cultura is pleased to host the presentation of Francesca Vivenza’s novel Il giorno del lungo viaggio alla finestra (The Day of the Long Journey at the Window), published in Milan by Edizioni Il Faggio. It is a novel that defies traditional narrative models and takes the reader on an intense and […]
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All That Glitters Is Not Gold: Analyzing the Origins of a Decorated Icon of the Virgin
On May 6, 1473, the Franciscan preacher Giacomo della Marca presented a decorated icon of the Virgin embellished with golden highlights and a glittering frame and revetment to the cathedral of Fermo, located in the Marche near the Adriatic Sea. Believed at the time to be the product of Byzantine craftspeople and based on established […]
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Antonio Nicaso presents “Fiumi d’oro”
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present a talk dedicated to the latest essay by Nicola Gratteri and Antonio Nicaso: Fiumi d’oro. Come la ‘ndrangheta investe i soldi della cocaina nell’economia legale. The book is the latest collaboration of the two most important experts on the history of organized crime: Antonio Nicaso, writer […]
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“Quanno Nascette Ninno”: Christmas In Southern Italy by Vesuvius Ensemble
There is no more moving way to celebrate the Messiah’s miraculous birth than through traditional folk songs accompanied by instruments typical of the Italian countryside. This magical evening will be made complete with a pastorale played on the zampogne, special bagpipes traditionally played by shepherds on Christmas Eve. Special Guests: Tommaso Sollazzo, Zampogne form Italy; […]
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