A NEAPOLITAN PRESEPIO (PLEASE NOTE: schedule has changed)
by artist Ulderico Pinfildi At Folger Shakespeare Library IN THE SHAKESPEARE GALLERY: This Neapolitan presepio, sculpted by artist Ulderico Pinfildi, re-creates the nativity with the colorful details of 18th century Italian life. Pre-concert reception commemorating the display on Wednesday, December 19 from 6:30PM to 7:15PM. RSVP required for pre-concert reception. Concert not included. A limited […]
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Nuovo Cinema Paradiso
CINEFORUM MOVIE SCREENING A famous Italian filmmaker, haunted by the memories of his first love, returns to his hometown after 30 years. Upon his return, he reconnects with the community and remembers the highlights and tragedies that shaped his life and inspired him to follow his dream of becoming a filmmaker. Italy, France – […]
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Uccellacci e Uccellini (Hawks and Sparrows)
at National Gallery of Art Pasolini’s alleged favorite among his works is this madcap fable featuring the incomparable “prince of laughter” Totò, young comic actor Ninetto Davoli, and an officious talking crow who recites a tale of two friars (also Totò and Ninetto) asked by Saint Francis to preach a doctrine of love to the […]
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Florence: Christmas Music of the Trecento
Concert As the second program of their 2012/13 season, City Ayre: Music of City, Court, and Countryside, the Folger Consort visits Toscana’s capital. Hear stirring laude performed along with cheerful dances and polyphonic works of 14th century Florence and Northern Italy in joyous celebration of the season. With vocal ensemble TRIO EOS and guest instrumentalists […]
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A NEW MAP: The Poetry of Migrant Writers in Italy
A ParoLab Event At the beginning of the 1990s new poetic voices emerged in Italian literature, thanks to the works of foreign authors who chose our language as their medium of creative expression. This phenomenon, which has generated a revolution in our national literature, both linguistic and thematic, will be addressed by Mia Lecomte (Italian-French […]
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RISONANZA
AT THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CONCERT Presented in collaboration with the Library of Congress. Founded by Fabio Bonizzoni in 1995 as a vocal and instrumental group, La Risonanza is now a chamber orchestra using period instruments. It has flexible instrumentation depending upon the repertoire performed and it occasionally collaborates with guest choirs for performances of […]
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The Restoration of Villa Borghese and Villa Torlonia
Lecture by Alberta Campitelli In recent years Villa Borghese and Villa Torlonia, two of Rome’s most important villas, have undergone major restoration. Renovation encompassed both the buildings and gardens. Art historian Alberta Campitelli is the Director of the City of Rome’s Office of Historic Villas and Parks. IN COLLABORATION WITH RSVP Please click on […]
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Terraferma
with Italians in DC CINEFORUM While fishing in the sea near their home island of Linosa, Sicily, aging fisherman Ernesto and his 20-year-old grandson Filippo spot a dinghy packed to the gills with illegal immigrants in transit from North Africa. Italy, France – 2011, color, 88 min. Directed by Emanuele Crialese Film in Italian […]
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AFI European Union Film Showcase
The AFI European Union Film Showcase, now in its 25th year, continues in its well-established tradition of bringing the best in European cinema to Washington audiences – over the past 25 editions of the Showcase, more than 800 films have had their Washington, DC-area premieres, including many now considered classics. This year’s selection of more […]
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Francesca Hurst in Concert
A PIANO RECITAL From 18th century Italy to 21st century USA, through Germany, Poland and Hungary, Francesca Hurst sources a rare selection of piano masterpieces marked by poetic depth and shining virtuosity. This concert is presented in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Society, the Lido Civic Club and the Abruzzo and Molise Heritage Society. PROGRAM […]
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