music > CRISTIANA PEGORARO
Cristiana Pegoraro presents her version of Vivaldi’s famous Four Seasons in an original multimedia, innovative work, which combines an unpublished transcription for piano with the sonnets written by Vivaldi himself, which were the genesis of his opus. To completely immerse ourselves in this world of sounds and images, and experience the atmospheres that inspired Vivaldi, […]
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cinema > LILIANA
Tuesday, January 28 | 6:30 PM (new date) In commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day, the Consulate General of Italy and the Italian Cultural Institute of San Francisco present LILIANA, a documentary by Ruggero Gabbai on Italian Holocaust survivor and senator-for-life Liliana Segre. The docu-film highlights lesser-known aspects of the senator, revealing a modern cultural and […]
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cinema > CANONE INVERSO (Making Love)
From Page to Screen A series of six films based on acclaimed Italian novels: WED, JAN 22 | 6:30 PM (doors open at 6 PM) CANONE INVERSO (Making Love) Who’s that violinist who emerges from the shadows of a magical night in Prague and meets a young woman, Costanza, who has “the memory of […]
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film > FROM PAGE TO SCREEN
The Italian Cultural Institute San Francisco presents From Page to Screen, a series of 6 films based on acclaimend Italian novels. The series is open to the public, free of charge. Registration required WED, JAN 22 | 6:30 PM Canone inverso / Making Love LEARN MORE & REGISTER WED, FEB 5 | 6:30 PM Non […]
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music > PIANIST MARTA TACCONI PLAYS AQUILANTI
Italian pianist Marta Tacconi presents an afternoon recital of works by Stanford’s own Giancarlo Aquilanti. PROGRAM Suite Americana Sonata per Pianoforte – Dedicated to Marta Tacconi Canti di Primavera – Dedicated to Marta Tacconi Free admission. This event will be livestreamed. LEARN MORE Sunday, January 19 | 2:30 – 4:00 PM Braun Music Center, Campbell Recital Hall 541 Lausen Mall. Stanford
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art > A SYMPOSIUM ON ART + PROPAGANDA IN EUROPEAN TAPERSTRY
Join us for a two-day symposium exploring the world of European tapestries. Organized on the occasion of the exhibition Art and War in the Renaissance: The Battle of Pavia Tapestries, this landmark summit will feature cutting-edge research from leading international experts. FRI, JAN 10 | 10 AM-12:30 PM & 2-3:15 PM de Young Koret Auditorium […]
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art > VASARI. THE THEATRE OF VIRTUES
The year 2024 marked the 450th anniversary of the death of Giorgio Vasari, a multifaceted artist, architect and Renaissance art historian. The city of Arezzo, his native land, is hosting a major commemorative event entitled Vasari. The Theater of Virtues, an exceptional exhibition that brings together more than 100 works from prestigious institutions such as […]
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cinema > MASTROIANNI AT 100 @BAMPFA
DEC 15, 2024 – FEB 27, 2025 MASTROIANNI AT 100 @BAMPFA Marcello Mastroianni’s contribution to the history of cinema made an indelible mark. The actor is beloved by filmgoers for his on-screen charisma, charm, and elegance, and his centennial year is being marked by festivals and cinematheques around the world thanks to a programming initiative […]
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art > LEMPICKA IN ITALY, LEMPICKA AND ITALY
LEMPICKA IN ITALY, LEMPICKA AND ITALY A presentation by Furio Rinaldi, curator of the exhibition at the de Young Museum December 12, 2024 | 6:30-8:30 PM Italian Cultural Institute @INNOVIT 710 Sansome St, San Francisco With works that exuded cool elegance and transgressive sensuality, the Polish artist Tamara de Lempicka (1894–1980) defined Art Deco. Her […]
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ELENA FERRANTE’S NAPLES
Elena Ferrante’s Naples A presentation by Sara Marinelli Tuesday, December 10 | 6:30 PM Event open to the public | Registration required REGISTER HERE You read all Elena Ferrante’s books comprising My Brilliant Friend quartet, you’ve been watching the HBO series adaptation, and perhaps you’re curious about the charming and intense city of Naples, the setting […]
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