EUFF – CLASSIC SERIES: “JOURNEY TO ITALY” by Roberto Rossellini
The European Union Film Festival – Toronto presents a series of 6 classic films throughout the year 2017 on Sundays, starting January the 20th. Italy will present the screening of “Journey to Italy”, directed by Roberto Rossellini on Sunday, 26 February, 2017 at 3:00pm. The film will be introduced by Carlo Coen, Phd, York University. […]
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THE HAPPY KINGDOM: VENICE AND ITS TERRITORIES
A series of three lectures on Venice, its history and the Veneto region, once the dominion of the Serenissima Repubblica (the Most Serene Republic), will be held by PhD candidate Sebastiano Bazzichetto at the IIC in the month of February and March 2017, on Fridays, 10-12pm. The lectures will be in English, integrated with video […]
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150TH YEARS OF STORIES: A EUROPEAN BOOK CLUB
The Toronto European Book Club is back in 2017 to put the spotlight on Europe’s literary legacy and its influence on contemporary publishing. To celebrate Canada’s 150th Anniversary of Confederation, the members of the European Union of National Institutes for Culture (EUNIC) in Toronto will look at the connection between books written in Europe and […]
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RITUAL: a photographic exhibition by VINCENZO PIETROPAOLO
On the occasion of the recently published book RITUAL by documentary photographer Vincenzo Pietropaolo, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura, in collaboration with The Mariano Elia Chair of Italian-Canadian Studies at York University, is pleased to present a photographic exhibit by the same name. Vincenzo Pietropaolo will be in attendance. In Ritual, Pietropaolo brings together a […]
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ROBERTO OCCHIPINTI QUINTET AT THE JAZZ BISTRO: NEW RECORD RELEASE
Roberto Occhipinti and his quintet perform Feb.17 and 18 at the Jazz bistro in celebration of his new CD release Stabilimento. Joining Roberto Occhipinti on bass are: Tim Ries on Tenor Sax,Luis Deniz on Alto SaxManuel Valera on PianoDafnis Prieto on Drums 2 sets nightly9:00 pm and 10:30 pm Admission: $20 at the door. Roberto […]
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JAZZ.FM91’s SOUNDS OF ITALY PIANO SERIES: GIOVANNI GUIDI
Well known on Europe’s jazz scene, Italian pianist, Giovanni Guidi returns to perform in the JAZZ.FM91 Sounds of Italy Piano Series. This bandleader and composer has collaborated with everyone from Enrico Rava to Gianluca Petrella. From live recordings to leading trios, quartets and recording with Big Bands, Guidi’s unique passion and talent are sure to […]
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WALTZES & OVERTURES at GTPO
Featuring Paolo Busato – conductor Sydney Baedke – sopranoRocco Rupolo – tenor On the program J. Strauss II – Eine Nacht in Venedig, Tales from the Vienna WoodsP. Mascagni – Cavalleria Rusticana, OverturePonchielli – Dance of Hours Presented by GTPO – Greater Toronto Philarmonic Orchestra Tickets: Adults $25, Students and Seniors $20. Buy tickets Since […]
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ICFF Year-Round Program: UNA DONNA PER AMICA
L’Associazione L’Altra Italia/ICFF, with the support of theIstituto Italiano di Cultura, presents the screening of “Una donna per amica“, directed by Giovanni Veronesi. February 3rd, 20176:30 pm Reception at Maison Mercer – 15 Mercer St.8:30 pm Screening at Tiff Bell Lightbox – 350 King St West, Toronto February 16th, 20176:30 pm Reception8:00 pm ScreeningColossus Vaughan […]
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THE KILLING FLOWER (LUCI MIE TRADITRICI): opera by SALVATORE SCIARRINO
The Canadian premiere of an opera by Salvatore Sciarrino. Produced by Wallace Halladay and Toronto New Music Projects. Love, infidelity and murder are captured in Sciarrino’s now iconic drama, based on the story of late 16th century composerCarlo Gesualdo, the count who murdered his wife and her lover. Starring alumni of the Opera School: Geoffrey […]
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AMERICAS: EMMANUELE BALDINI and ROBERTO TURRIN
This concert features violinist Emmanuele Baldini, first violin in Brazil’s San Paolo Symphony Orchestra, accompanied by the acclaimed Italian pianist, Roberto Turrin who is in Canada for the 2017 New Music Festival in Toronto. This concert’s program is a tribute to “The Americas” featuring music by composers of North and South America including Copland, Ginastera […]
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