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Subsonica, Negrita and Emma Re

Hit Week 2012 – 6th Edition Hit Week is a multi-city festival celebrating Italy’s burgeoning musical creativity. It is returning to the U.S. to shine a light on the country’s fresh sounds, bringing arena-packing headliners and thoughtful new acts to the U.S. and Canada. From DJ sets to full-on rock shows, Hit Week showcases the […]

ITALIAN LANGUAGE WEEK IN THE WORLD OCTOBER 10 – NOVEMBER 1, 2012 OCTOBER 10 AFFETTI ITALIANI – concert Embassy of Italy: 6:00 pm – Auditorium Pre-concert talk Italian Masterpieces of the Baroque and Rococo in the National Gallery of Art by David Gariff 7:00 pm – Atrium Concert – The Vivaldi Project Affetti Italiani ( […]

Affetti Italiani

Lecture: David Gariff – Concert: Vivaldi Project CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT Lecture: 6:00 pm – Auditorium Concert: 7:00 pm – Atrium DOORS OPEN FOR CONCERT UNTIL 7 PM As part of A Celebration of Italian Art, Music and Film, jointly presented by the Italian Cultural Institute and the National Gallery of Art, tonight’s program features a […]

A Celebration of Italian Art, Music and Film

Giovanni Cariani, A Concert, 1518-1520 National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC Bequest of Lore Heinemann in memory of her husband, Dr. Rudolf J. Heinemann October 10 (Wednesday) Embassy of Italy: 6:00 pm – Auditorium Pre-concert talk Italian Masterpieces of the Baroque and Rococo in the National Gallery of Art by David Gariff 7:00 pm – […]

EURONIGHT 2012

A cultural journey of European traditions For the 5th year in a row, the European embassies in Washington, D.C. are proud to present “Euro Night!” On Friday, September 28th from 6:30PM. La Maison Française at the Embassy of France will host the 2012 edition, featuring more than 20 European Union embassies, each showcasing its respective […]

Corrado Cavalli

Organ Recital at Washington National Cathedral Guest organist Corrado Cavalli from Turin, Italy, plays a recital on the Cathedral’s great organ. $10 suggested donation. MORE INFO: National Cathedral: Corrado Cavalli Recital Corrado Cavalli National Cathedral Organ Recital Program PROGRAM: Roberto Remondi (1850 – 1928) Gran Coro op.130 Filippo Capocci (1840 – 1911) Sonata in g […]

Nuovo Cinema Italiano

2012 College of Charleston Italian Film Festival In its sixth edition the Nuovo Cinema Italiano Film Festival at the College of Charleston offers a wide range of recent Italian movies. This year four directors will attend the Festival: Edoardo De Angelis, Paola Randi, Tonino Zangardi and Nino Cirasola will engage in conversations and debates with […]

Fare un film è per me vivere

by Enrica Fico NO ENGLISH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE DOCUMENTARY – NO ENGLISH SUBTITLES AVAILABLE In the framework of the celebrations for the 100th anniversary of Antonioni’s birth, in co-operation with the National Gallery of Art and AFI, the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington presents Fare un film è per me vivere, a documentary by Enrica Fico, […]

Una Delle Regine: Anna Bolena

Inside Washington National Opera’s Production of Donizetti’s Historical Drama Presented by Washington National Opera and the Embassy of Italy/Italian Cultural Institute. Join conductor Antonello Allemandi and soprano Keri Alkema for a program of discussion and music that explores Donizetti’s fascination with the Tudor period of English history and the opera’s relevance to Italian audiences at […]

ADOPT A BOOK EVENT (at Smithsonian Castle)

Nancy E. Gwinn, Director of the Smithsonian Libraries, the Embassy of Italy, and the Italian Cultural Institute invite you to attend Adopt a Book Event. Enjoy an evening with us celebrating Italian food, wine, and culture while exploring the Smithsonian Libraries Rare Book Collection. LOCATION Smithsonian Castle 1000 Jefferson Drive SW Washington, DC ADMISSION $25 […]