The language of the ‘Unità’: I promessi sposi (The Betrothed) by Alessandro Manzoni
Lecture by Dr Annamaria Pagliaro (Monash University, Melbourne) On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Alessandro Manzoni’s death 2023 marks the 150th anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni, the undisputed giant of Italian literature who died in his hometown Milan on 22 May 1873. Numerous events dedicated to this important commemoration have been […]
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Cantabile! Italian Classical & Popular Pieces for Flute & Guitar
Jane Rutter (flute), Giuseppe Zangari (guitar) The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to welcome to his premises virtuosi instrumentalists Jane Rutter (flute) and Giuseppe Zangari (guitar) for a celebration of the music of Italy. The duo will play a selection of gorgeous Italian pieces, arias and dances by Italian master composers Giuliani, Pergolesi, Paganini, Vivaldi, […]
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The Enchanting World of Italian Wines – COURSE
The Italian Cultural Institute is proud to present a 3-class course with award-winning sommelier Alice Massaria, who will take you into an in-depth journey through the fascinating world of Italian Wines. This course is the perfect opportunity to learn the basics of Italian wine tasting while exploring productions from different regions. A wide-ranging, yet approachable […]
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Roberto Bolle: Australian Tour 2023
Ballet International Gala IV The Consulate of Italy in Brisbane and the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney, in collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Canberra and the Consulate-General in Melbourne, are pleased to announce the first Australian tour of Roberto Bolle, Étoile of Teatro alla Scala in Milan and Principal Dancer of the American Ballet […]
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Perfetta illusione (Vernissage)
Contemporary Italian Cinema 2023: Italy at the dawn of the third Millennium With the forthcoming one, in 2023, the series of collaborations between the Italian Cultural Institute and the Casula Powerhouse Arts Centre is extended to nine. Nine editions during which the Institute and the cultural hub of the Liverpool City Council has offered the […]
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Duo Garosi / Simmons: Dante and the Stars
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to present again, after a seven years hiatus, a piano concert by the piano virtuoso Alessandra Garosi. In 2016, it was a solo performance by the pianist from Siena. This time Garosi is accompanied by Melbourne-based saxophonist Adam Simmons, with whom she has some shared projects and collaboration that […]
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Operatic Migrations: The Early History of Italian Opera in Australia and the United States
A Conversation with Giuseppe Gerbino (Columbia University) and Alan Maddox (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to host an evening dedicated to the history of Italian opera in the United States and Australia on Thursday 17 August at 18.00. It will be a conversation between Prof. Giuseppe Gerbino of Columbia University […]
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Art & Dine Series: Gusto d’Italia – LAZIO
A one-of-a-kind experience for food, wine and art lovers alike Sydney Restaurant Group and the Italian Cultural Institute are pleased to present the second event of the Art & Dine Series: Gusto d’Italia, magical evenings in which to explore the glorious relationship between art, food and wine with a series of cleverly crafted Italian regional […]
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Australian Tour of the Mosa-Nakagawa Duo
After the two-year break due to the pandemic, the programming of the Suono italiano concert series resumes in Sydney with its usual format — emerging artists, but with already a solid international experience, perform for the first time for Australian public. The Italian Cultural Institute, in collaboration with the Italian National Music Committee of Rome […]
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Giovani Voci Bassano & Gioventù in Cantata Marostica Australian tour
Co.As.It. and the Australian School of Performing Arts, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Institute, are pleased to present a concert by the youth choirs Giovani Voci Bassano & Gioventù in Cantata Marostica, for this occasion in a single choir. After their participation in the International Choir Festival in Bali, the choir will tour Australia, […]
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