ITALIAN CINEMA FESTIVAL – NEW ZEALAND 2025
In 2025, the Italian Cultural Institute in Sydney and the Embassy of Italy in Wellington will collaborate for the fifth consecutive year with Cinema Italiano Festival in New Zealand, the New Zealand institution that organizes a film festival focused on contemporary Italian films. Cinema Italiano Festival, an initiative conceived and created by Paolo Rotondo […]
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CHILDREN’S INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL (CHIFF)
The Italian Cultural Institute Sydney is proud to collaborate with the Children’s International Film Festival (CHIFF), returning to cinemas from 7 June to 20 July 2025 with a vibrant line-up of 19 hand-picked films for children aged 3+ and their families. As part of this collaboration, the Institute is delighted to co-present Bartali’s Bicycle, directed […]
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The Sistine Chapel: A Masterpiece of Many Hands
Step into the fascinating world of the Sistine Chapel with renowned architect Ivo Enrico Poluzzi. This exclusive lecture will take you on an exciting journey through the pictorial and architectural wonders of one of the most celebrated masterpieces of the Italian Renaissance. A unique experience that will unveil the secrets and stories hidden behind this […]
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Presentation of the Book: Carlo Felice Cillario: Italian Maestro of the Australian Opera by Stephen Mould Part of the series “Traces of Italy: Exploring the Influence of Famous Italians in Australia”.
This presentation is part of the cultural series “Traces of Italy,” which explores the enduring legacy and influence of notable Italians who have left their mark on Australian society, culture, and the arts. In this context, we are proud to introduce Stephen Mould’s acclaimed biography, Carlo Felice Cillario: Italian Maestro of the Australian Opera […]
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Sul filo degli affetti: Il sogno di Arianna – Baroque Concert for mezzo-soprano and theorbo
A musical and poetic journey into the emotional universe of Arianna, the mythical figure who stands as the ultimate symbol of the abandoned woman in the Baroque repertoire. The program explores the many shades of human emotion — from despair to forgiveness — through some of the most refined and moving musical works from the […]
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From South to Vienna – Ida Pelliccioli on Tour
Italian pianist Ida Pelliccioli, acclaimed for the expressive depth and originality of her interpretations, returns to Australia with a new tour that explores the musical landscape from the Baroque to early Romanticism, revealing hidden gems alongside celebrated masterpieces. With a refined repertoire and exceptional musical sensitivity, Ida will take audiences on a sonic journey from […]
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