Italians and rivals at the court of Charles II. Talk about arts, history and music by Adrian Le Harivel
After Charles II regained the throne in 1660, Italian artists, musicians, even Catholic priests, descended on London, while its paintings, fabrics and foods were again imported. There was stiff competition with other European nations and native interests. Amongst the eye-witnesses to this tussle were diarists Samuel Pepys and John Evelyn who bring it all vividly […]
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Concert “La Follia” By Irish Baroque Orchestra Directed by Alfredo Bernardini Maestro and oboist
Irish Baroque Orchestra, with the support of the Italian Institute of Culture, will host oboist Alfredo Bernardini, who will present a programme about folly in music based on the variations “La Follia” by Francesco Geminiani. An Italian maestro well-known in Ireland. He will also propose unusual musical rarities composed by representatives of the Baroque movement […]
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Recital concert of Italian Arias for soprano and tenor – in collaboration with Wexford festival Opera
In the context of a collaboration with Wexford Festival Opera, the Italian Institute of Culture is delighted to present the second of a series of three exceptional concerts that will take place between February and June 2022, starring artist from the most prestigious Opera festival in Ireland. Hosted in the lovely Hugh Lane Gallery’s Sculpture […]
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Lunedì al cinema – online free screening of “Welcome Venice” – ITA SUB ENG
“Welcome Venice” is a 2021 movie directed by Andrea Segre. Pietro and Alvise are the two heirs to a fishermen’s family from the Giudecca, Venice’s most famous island, who collide over the faith of their family home. The movie tackles the ever-deepening impact that global tourism has on the very relationship between city and citizens, […]
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Italian Book Club: “Le stelle vicine” with the writer Massimo Gezzi
We are glad to host (live!!) writer Massimo Gezzi, whose novel “Le stelle vicine” describes, in twelve extraordinary tales, men and women, boys and girls from the suburbs, , being overwhelmed by a whirlwind of daily events triggering anger or happiness, good outcomes or tragedy. Massimo Gezzi will be in conversation with Enrica Maria Ferrara […]
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European Book Club 2022 – Young voices – ONLINE ENCOUNTER WITH AUTHOR PAOLA PERETTI
Discover the new 2022 Edition of the European Book Club promoted by the EUNIC partners in Ireland. This year the Italian Institute of Culture will host an ONLINE encounter with the young under-40 author Paola Peretti interviewed by Sinéad Mac Aodha, Executive Director of Literature Ireland. The event will be in English. Together they will […]
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Guitarist Giampaolo Bandini in Dublin
Guitarist Giampaolo Bandini, amongst the most internationally famous names in his field and artistic Director of Società dei concerti del Teatro Regio di Parma and Paganini Festival, will be hosted in Dublin by the Conservatoire in TUDublin for a series of events. Bandini will hold two masterclasses on the 7th of April from 3 to […]
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Presentation of the book “Dubliners” by Mario Sughi with Mia Gallagher and Catherine Dunne
The illustrator Mario Sughi, whose exhibition “Dubliners” is currently hosted by the Italian institute of Culture and freely accessible during opening horus, will introduce the homonymous book realized in collaboration with Irish writer Mia Gallagher, published in Italy by Marinoni and edited by Melania Gazzotti. Special guest Catherine Dunne. The book is centred upon the […]
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Presentation of the 57th season of Greek Theatre in Siracusa INDA
With the participation of directors and curators in collaboration with IIC Edimburgh and the Dublin Festival ClassicsNow We are delighted to invite you on April 5th to a roundtable of renowned guests who will reveal what the 57th season of the Greek Theatre in Siracusa has in store. Marina Valensise (CEO INDA), Jacopo Gassmann (director […]
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The Italian Riveter – Magazine dedicated to contemporary Italian literature
On Monday 4 April 2022, an issue of the literary magazine The Riveter was published entirely dedicated to contemporary Italian literature in English translation It was masterfully curated by Rosie Goldsmith, who selected the best contemporary Italian authors and the most renowned professionals in the publishing sector. This special issue offers a modern and captivating […]
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