A passeggio per Sydney, riscoprendo l’Italia
Tour/conversation in Italian with Bianca Bonino DESCRIPTION: The tour starts at the ‘Porcellino’ statue in front of Sydney Hospital. The statue was dedicated to the memory of doctors Thomas and Piero Fiaschi (father and son). There is much to tell about this monument and the professional commitment lent by the two Italian physicians.Second stop: Arthur […]
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Six strings through Italy
One of the objectives of the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney is to promote and enhance young Italian talents who are entering the international scene or want to consolidate their presence abroad. This is the case of the young classical guitarist Lorenzo Bernardi, who between February 20 and March 5, 2023 will perform on […]
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International Day of Women and Girls in Science
On the occasion of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, the Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to host a panel discussion with the participation of four Italian female academics, whose successful careers in the sciences have brought them to important positions in different NSW institutions. Prof. Orsola De Marco (Macquarie University), A/Prof. […]
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The letter gives life. Readings on the Shoah
International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023 In 2000, the Italian Government instituted the International Holocaust Remembrance Day to commemorate the victims of Nazi brutality during WWII. Since then and every year, in Italy and abroad, on the day of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, January 27, as per the UN resolution dated 2005, all […]
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International Holocaust Remembrance Day 2023
In 2000, the Italian Government instituted the International Holocaust Remembrance Day to commemorate the victims of Nazi brutality during WWII. Since then and every year, in Italy and abroad, on the day of the liberation of the Auschwitz concentration camp, January 27, as per the UN resolution dated 2005, all representatives of the Sistema Paese […]
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Ensemble Sangineto New Zealand Tour
The Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney and the Italian Embassy in Wellington are pleased to announce the New Zealand tour of the Ensemble Sangineto, one of the best known folk music groups on the Italian (and also non-Italian) scene. Their repertoire ranges from folk to classical music, from Gregorian chant to musicals, pop and Celtic […]
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WICIP – Women in Italian Cinema, an Inclusive Project
WICIP (Women in Italian Cinema, an Inclusive Project) is the first international project aimed at promoting Italian cinema written, produced, and directed by women, available in an accessible version, supported by the Italian Ministry of Culture. Its primary objective is to spotlight female talent in Italian cinema and promote Women’s Empowerment. WICIP’s goal is also […]
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There’s a lot of ‘space’ for collaboration
Past, present and future of Italy-Australia common projects to celebrate the National Italian Space Day On the 15th of December 1964, San Marco 1, i.e. the first made in Italy satellite, left the earth on the American Scout rocket from Wallops Flight Facility, Virginia, US, and remained in orbit for 272 days. Since then, Italy […]
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57th International Violin Competition “Niccolò Paganini”
The 57th edition of the “Niccolò Paganini” International Violin Competition will take place in Genoa from 16 to 27 October 2023. The competition, now held every two years, is open to violinists of any nationality, religion, ethnic group or gender between the ages of 15 and 30. The deadline to apply is 20 February 2023. […]
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ZAMPATTI POWERHOUSE Exhibition
The Italian Cultural Institute is pleased to collaborate with the Powerhouse Museum Ultimo to support and promote the Zampatti Powerhouse retrospective exhibition dedicated to renowned Italian-Australian designer, business leader, philanthropist and mentor, Carla Zampatti. Carla Zampatti was born in 1942 in Italy’s Lovero, a small town in Lombardy and migrated to Australia in 1950 with […]
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