Pinocchio from Collodi to Disney
An illustrated talk with animation historian John Canemaker, moderated by journalist Federico Fiecconi. On the occasion of the upcoming exhibition “Wish Upon a Star: the Art of Pinocchio,” opening on May 18 at the Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco, the Italian Cultural Institute presents an exclusive panel talk on the tale of Pinocchio, […]
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Rosa Feola, soprano; Fabio Centanni, piano
An evening of Italian songs Known for her sparkling soprano and gifts as an actress on both the concert platform and opera stage, Rosa Feola regularly collaborates with conductors such as Riccardo Muti and gives recitals internationally. Her strengths are many, including her natural timbre, flawless technique, and abundance of self-confidence, enough to hold the […]
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Film: Lei disse sì
Presented by the director, Maria Pecchioli. Lei disse sí – Just Say YesThe revolution has just started, one bouquet toss at a time! Maria Pecchioli will present the documentary film Lei disse sì (Just Say Yes) in conversation with curator Alessandra Saviotti.Just Say Yes is a love story made of music, rejection and abandonment, welcoming […]
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Luciano Chessa: A Retrospective
This event is part of New Frequencies Fest: Sound (In) Art Composer and musicologist Luciano Chessa showcases his past, recent, and premiere works through 64 hand-picked artists encompassing gospel, orchestra, symphony, and opera. The internationally renowned Bay Area-based artist shapes A Retrospective as a self-portrait marking the culmination of 30 years of his artistry. The […]
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Raffaella Buschiazzo: Act Global, Think Local – Leverage Localization
A Baia Executives Meetup Products and services need to feel natural in the cultures where they are used. But when companies don’t properly localize their offerings for each major market, it can be an expensive mistake. From missing growth opportunities to decreasing market shares, from products that are half localized to machine translated content, we’ll […]
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The Manifold Wonders of Mantova
Food, wine, culture and speed Events relating to the California Mille vintage car race Fri 22 April, 6:30pm, IIC The Manifold Wonders of Mantova A presentation on food, wine, culture and speed Mantova (Mantua) was named Italian Cultural Capital for 2016. Learn about its culture, food and wine as well as one of its most […]
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Contemporary Creativity and Cultural Heritage: “Arte Contemporanea a Villa Pisani”
Meet a Masterpiece by Andrea Palladio: A talk by Francesca Pola This talk is intended to present the project “Arte Contemporanea a Villa Pisani” (Contemporary Art at Villa Pisani) which Francesca Pola started in 2007 as curator, and which is still ongoing. The project develops on-site commissions to contemporary international artists to carry out works […]
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Quartetto di Cremona
San Francisco debut The Quartetto di Cremona, founded in 2000 while the members were students at the Accademia Walter Stauffer in Cremona, Italy, is rapidly becoming one of the most interesting and dynamic chamber music ensembles of their generation. The Strad Magazine noted their “extremely mature and lyrical sound”, the Süddeutsche Zeitung described them as […]
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Luca Vullo: the voice of the body
Italian hand gestures, what they mean and how to use them Join us at the IIC San Francisco for an exclusive and interactive live show about the art of Italian hand gestures and body language led by Sicilian filmmaker and artist LUCA VULLO. Visit Luca’s website, www.lucavullo.it. Italians are reputed globally for their gesticulation (as […]
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Meet the author: Michele Cecchini
The author will present his book “Per il bene che ti voglio”. In the late Twenties, Antonio Bevilacqua leaves the environs of Lucca in hopes of an acting career in the off-Broadway theatres of San Francisco. There he comes into contact with the art world which centres on such figures as Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Elegant and […]
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