GALILEO TURNS 450 – next event: December 12th at 9:30AM – Exhibition Closing @Embassy
The Exploration of the Universe On the occasion of the 450th anniversary of the birth of Galileo Galilei, the Italian Embassy in Washington and the Georgetown University Italian Research Institute are organizing an event focused on the theme of innovation and scientific research, during the semester of the Italian Presidency of the European Union. The […]
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Scarpitta in Context
Germano Celant and Paul Schimmel in Conversation at the Hirshhorn Museum – Ring Auditorium A fascinating and singular figure in postwar art, Salvatore Scarpitta (1919–2007) created a powerful body of work that ranges from nonobjective abstraction to radical realism. Deeply admired in Europe, where he began his career, the artist has yet to be fully […]
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ANTONIO VIVALDI, ASTOR PIAZZOLLA – THE EIGHT SEASONS
Cameristi della Scala – Francesco Manara, violin The chamber orchestra Cameristi della Scala presents a program that has achieved a resounding success all over the world: Le quattro stagioni by Antonio Vivaldi and Las cuatro estaciones porteñas by Astor Piazzolla. To see program click here. At first, it may seem strange the juxtaposition of two […]
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Suso Cecchi D’Amico: Homage at 100
documentary: Deceit. Visconti’s Conversation Piece On October 3rd Caterina d’Amico, daughter of Suso Cecchi D’Amico, will discuss her mother’s work at the Embassy of Italy. The evening will continue with the screening of the documentary “Deceit. Visconti’s Conversation Piece” (Italy, 2013 – 39 min.) by Ferdinando Cito Filomarino. (more info) In the history of cinema, […]
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ITER
Mostra fotografica di Renato D’Agostin Iter comprende immagini provenienti da tutto il mondo, con particolare attenzione alla città, quello da cui tutti noi vogliamo fuggire, ma che si attacca a noi come un – a volte doloroso – cuscio. Il luogo delle fotografie di Renato D’Agostin perde immediatamente la sua identità. Si apre una […]
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The International Cinema Series
at American University Our Journey on the Screen continues with three evenings of classic and contemporary movies. Friday, September 26 @ 7PM VIAGGIO IN ITALIA (1954) Director: Roberto Rossellini Starring Ingrid Bergman and George Sanders Sunday, September 28 @ 4:30PM IL SORPASSO (1962) Director: Dino Risi Starring Vittorio Gassman and Catherine Spaak Sunday, October 5 […]
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Trio Lennon
The Beatles in Tuxedos Concert Founded in 1995, the Trio Lennon is composed of renowned soloists from the Marche region. Luca Marziali (violin), Roberto Molinelli (viola) and Alessandro Culiani (cello) are the artists giving life and soul to this wonderful project. Roberto Molinelli has rearranged the immortal melodies of the Liverpool quartet, readapting them into […]
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The Italian Jazz Series @ Blues Alley
The Italian Jazz Series @ Blues Alley is a series of five evenings showcasing some of the greatest Italian jazz artists. Fabrizio Sotti (guitar), Daniela Schacter (piano), Marco Pignataro (sax), Gianluca Pellerito (drums/percussions), and Marco Panascia (bass). SCHEDULE OF PERFORMANCES: USE CODE ITALY FOR 50% OFF BASE TICKET PRICE $12 food/beverage minimum per person not […]
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The Farnese Collection in Naples
by Fabrizio Vona Fabrizio Vona – Superintendent of the Historical, Artistic and Ethno-anthropological Heritage for the city and the Museums of Naples and the Royal Palace in Caserta – will hold a conference on the history and the political setting explaining how the Farnese Collection came to Naples and how it became the heart of […]
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SUDestival in DC
Italian Film Festival Italian Film Festival SUDestival in DC will open at the Embassy of Italy on September 19th. During this event there will be a presentation of six feature films and the screening of three shorts – with English subtitles. The festival will reveal aspects of contemporary Italian reality through the lens of a […]
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