THE RESTORATION OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE: Conference in Ottawa
The Embassy of Italy to Canada, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Toronto and Assorestauro are proud to present: THE RESTORATION OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE: ADVANCED METHODS & TECHNOLOGIES FOR ENSURING CORRECT & EFFECTIVE WORK. Thursday, October 12, 2017; 9:00amThe Westin Ottawa – 11 Colonel By Dr, Ottawa, ON K1N 9H4 Welcoming address:CLAUDIO TAFFURI, AMBASSADOR OF […]
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VESUVIUS ENSEMBLE: LE TARANTELLE
In the countrysides of Southern Italy, the Tarantella is much more than a purification dance – it is part of an entire medical and spiritual philosophy known as Tarantism. The musicians become healers charged with the task of finding just the right rhythm that will make the tarantata (bite victim) get up and dance away […]
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Screening of Giuseppe Verdi’s GIOVANNA D’ARCO by Peter Greenaway e Saskia Boddeke.
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 Giovanna d’Arco by directors Peter Greenaway e Saskia Boddeke, and music director Ramon Tebar in a new production by Teatro Regio di Parma. Giovanna d’Arco (Joan of Arc) […]
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THE NATURE OF CONSCIOUSNESS: WILL IT BE POSSIBLE TO MAKE CONSCIOUS ROBOTS?
ITALY INSPIRES CANADA series: Conference by Federico Faggin The Consulate General of Italy, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, the Emilio Goggio Chair in Italian Studies, University of Toronto, in collaboration with ISSNAF Ontario and l’Altra Italia, proudly present ITALY INSPIRES CANADA featuring Italian physicist, inventor and entrepreneur, Prof. Federico Faggin. October 5, 2017Lecture followed by […]
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WHITE ON WHITE: ITALIAN PIANIST LUCA BURATTO IN CONCERT
COC Free Concert Series in the Richard Bradshaw Amphitheatre. Italian pianist and 2015 Prize Laureate of the Honens International Piano Competition, Luca Buratto, showcases his technical prowess and graceful interpretations in a program that features Ligeti’s Études Book III, Janáček’s Piano Sonata, and Schumann’s Humoreske. Thur. October 5, 2017 – 12–1 p.m. Admission is on […]
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CARLO RATTI: HOW DO WE DESIGN THE CITY OF THE FUTURE?
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to support a talk by Carlo Ratti, curator of EDIT’s Shelter/Cities exhibit. Ratti explores how we can bring nature back into urban areas – from the home to the metropolis. September 29, 2017 – 5:30 – 6:30pmExpo for Design, Innovation and Technology, 6th floor – 21 Don Roadway, […]
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EUROPEAN DAY OF LANGUAGES 2017
The European Day of Languages has been celebrated in Europe on September 26th since 2001 as an initiative of the Council of Europe. Promoting lifelong language learning and stressing the importance of intercultural understanding are the main objectives of the events associated with the European Day of Languages.Acting as promoters of plurilingualism in the GTA, […]
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A Night in Italy: Juliet’s Answer and the magic of Verona
In Glenn Dixon’s memoir, Juliet’s Answer, the acclaimed author, journalist and documentary filmmaker travels to Verona to mend a broken heart. As he settles into the charming, picturesque city, he learns the traditions of the locals and volunteers to answer the thousands of letters addressed to Shakespeare’s fictional Juliet, sent from lovelorn people all over […]
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With New Eyes: Architecture for Toronto by Francesco and Aldo Piccaluga Architects
The Istituto Italiano di Cultura is pleased to present With New Eyes: Architecture for Toronto by Francesco and Aldo Piccaluga Architects, an exhibition dedicated to the work of Italian-Canadian architects Francesco and Aldo Piccaluga. In the postwar era, Toronto’s exchange with European countries such as Italy helped inform a new wave of modern architecture that […]
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ARTS of the East: highlights of Islamic art from the Bruschettini Collection
The Bruschettini Collection is renowned worldwide for its fine arts from the East — yet has never before been seen in North America. In a special exhibition exclusive to the Aga Khan Museum, discover a sumptuous selection of artworks.In a world exclusive, the Aga Khan Museum will share with the public an impressive array of […]
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