CANCELLED – Il filo infinito: a journey to the roots of Europe – with Paolo Rumiz
***We regret to inform you that this event has been CANCELLED due to unforeseeable circumstances. The event will be postponed to a later date TBA. We apologise for the inconvenience***. Born in Trieste in 1947, Paolo Rumiz is a journalist, writer and columnist. He covered several major conflicts, like the civil war in former Yugoslavia […]
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POSTPONED – LIFFE – Little Italian Film Festival
***We regret to inform you that all screenings of the LIFFE – Little Italian Festival have been cancelled, in compliance with the latest measures put in place by the Department of Health to contain the spread of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Ticket holders will be refunded shortly through Eventbrite*** Five captivating contemporary films by acclaimed Italian directors, […]
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CANCELLED – NCH International Guitar Series // SoloDuo
***The SoloDuo concert has now been cancelled. This is due to the artists being unable to travel due to travel restrictions for those travelling from Northern Italy. Ticket holders will be refunded by the NCH in the coming days.*** As SoloDuo, Matteo Mela and Lorenzo Micheli have performed throughout Europe, Asia, the USA, Canada and […]
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POSTPONED – Yes, we still drink coffee. Stories of women human rights defenders – Book launch and readings
***We regret to inform you that this event has been cancelled due to the the developing COVID-19 outbreak situation. The event will be postponed to a later date TBA. We apologise for the inconvenience***. Join the writers and artists of Yes, We Still Drink Coffee. Stories of Women Human Rights Defenders for the launch of […]
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Il Cinema dei Piccoli // Pipì, Pupù e Rosmarina in Il mistero delle note rapite
Someone has stolen all the notes from the musical score composed by Mapà for the Great Concert of Ferragosto, and the three little adventurers Pipì, Pupù & Rosemary carry the delicate task of discovering the culprit behind this villainous theft and thus recover the music. They have no clues to go on, but they know […]
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International Women’s Day // Italian Renaissance (of) women
According to the poet Ludovico Ariosto, “Le donne sono venute in eccellenza, / di ciascun’arte ov’hanno posto cura” (Orlando Furioso, XX, 2, 1-2; “What art so deepe, what science is so hie, / but worthy women have thereto attayned?” in the English translation of the poem by Sir John Harington, 1591). The topics of women’s […]
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#iorestoacasa // Opera on the Internet
Missing your favourite arias during the lockdown? Here’s a list of online resources for opera enthusiasts that will allow you to enjoy amazing productions by famous Italian theatres from the comfort of your own home: Teatro dell’Opera di Romawww.operaroma.it Teatro San Carlo di Napoliwww.facebook.com/teatrodisancarlo Teatro Carlo Felice di Genovawww.streamingcarlofelice.com Teatro Massimo Palermowww.teatromassimo.it/teatro-massimo-tv-567 Rossini Opera Festivalwww.rossinioperafestival.com […]
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#iorestoacasa // Online museums and art galleries
Many Italian museums and art galleries have made their collection available for virtual visitors around the world, with online tours, digital catalogues and video lessons. Discover the best of Italy without leaving your couch! Pinacoteca di Brerawww.pinacotecabrera.org IperVisioni (online catalogue of Galleria degli Uffizi)www.uffizi.it/mostre-virtuali Raffaello: exhibition at Scuderie del Quirinalewww.scuderiequirinale.it/mostra/raffaello-000 Vatican Museumswww.museivaticani.va MAMBo (Museum of […]
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#iorestoacasa // Online science for all
Updates from experts on the current Covid-19 pandemic, kid-friendly science experiments, lectures on physics and chemistry, intergalactic journeys: here are some captivating online resources on science and technology in Italian. Rai Cultura – Scienzawww.raicultura.it/scienza/ Radio3 Scienzawww.raiplayradio.it/programmi/radio3scienza/ Treccaniwww.treccani.it Le Scienzewww.lescienze.it Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo Da Vinci – #storieaportechiusewww.museoscienza.org MUSE – Museo delle Scienze di […]
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#iorestoacasa // Online resources to improve your Italian
Here’s a list of web resources to improve your Italian while self-isolating, useful for both our current students and anyone with an interest in learning Italian. Accademia della Cruscawww.accademiadellacrusca.it Treccani – Enciclopedia Italiana di scienze, lettere ed artiwww.treccani.it La Lingua Batte – Rai Radio3www.raiplayradio.it/programmi/lalinguabatte/ Ad Alta Voce – Rai Radio 3www.raiplayradio.it/programmi/adaltavoce/ Speak Italianohttps://www.listennotes.com/it/podcasts/speak-italiano-pensieri-e-parole-linda-riolo-1J0p_2izabw/ Rai DOP […]
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