‘Norma’ by Vincenzo Bellini
A full staging of ‘Norma’, the opera by Vincenzo Bellini. Sung in the original Italian with surtitles. Set in occupied Ancient Gaul, the priestess Norma is urged by her people to inspire a rebellion against the Romans. But she has fallen in love with the Roman Pollione and borne him two boys. Pollione, for his […]
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MAMMISSIMA with Elisabetta Minervini: book signing at Readings
Bordering iridescent seas, Puglia sits at the heel of Italy’s ‘boot’. It is a region where the food is light, nutritious and rustic, and firmly centred around family life. Born in this captivating place, Elisabetta Minervini has brought the vitality of Puglian cooking to her home in London, where she has tried and tested the […]
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The Future of Publishing in the Second Millennium
In conversation with Alessandro Gallenzi (Alma Classics, London) and Michael Heyward (Text Publishing, Melbourne). Alessandro Gallenzi is the founder of Hesperus Press, Alma Books and Alma Classics, and the successor of John Calder at the helm of Calder Publications. As well as being a literary publisher with fifteen years of experience, he is a translator, […]
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MAMMISSIMA with Elisabetta Minervini: A live taste of authentic Puglian cuisine
Bordering iridescent seas, Puglia sits at the heel of Italy’s ‘boot’. It is a region where the food is light, nutritious and rustic, and firmly centred around family life. Born in this captivating place, Elisabetta Minervini has brought the vitality of Puglian cooking to her home in London, where she has tried and tested the […]
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Roberto Alagna: Superstar Tenor Australian Debut
Superstar tenor Roberto Alagna is coming to Melbourne. Arguably having inherited Pavarotti’s mantle as the world’s greatest operatic tenor, he began as a Parisian cabaret singer and still enjoys performing popular songs that reflect his unique background. His concert program at the Arts Centre is an exhilarating mix of immortal arias well-loved and Neapolitan classics. With […]
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Sorrentino: Italian Cinema Course with Zak Hepburn
Cinema Italiano: A Journey through Contemporary Italian Cinema This film club series aims to introduce the work of modern Italian cinema practitioners along with a session covering key influences on their work. Through group meetings and discussions this series aims to introduce and enlighten attendees to the exciting and creative landscape of modern Italian Cinema. These group […]
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From Baroque to Tango music: a voyage through accordion
An Evening with Pietro Roffi, young and talended Italian accordion player Pietro Roffi is a young accordion concert artist. He was born near Rome and started studying music at six years of age. He graduated with full marks, honours and honourable mention at the conservatory “S. Cecilia” in Rome. For his debut in Australia, Roffi […]
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An Evening with Italian Jazz Player Paolo Angeli
A virtuoso of the Sardinian guitar, Angeli is one of Euope’s most innovative musicians Guest at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2016 Paolo Angeli will perform beautiful music using a unique 18-string guitar of his own devising. Special price ONLY for IIC Members and students: $30.30 To get the promo code please contact the IIC; […]
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La Bella Italia: People against Mafia *EVENT CANCELLED*
Brave judges, politicians, policemen and citizens. Please note that LIBERA – Anti-Mafia event on 23rd May has been cancelled. Due to illness, Dr Saccone will be unable to travel to Australia for the events at the IIC Melbourne and Duneira. Best wishes to LIBERA with their ongoing efforts in Italy and to Dr Saccone for […]
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Meet the artist Loris Liberatori
In Italian and English via an intepreter Water, as part of the four elements, has been a constant theme in the work of this remarkable Italian artist. A unique chance to discover the sources of Loris Liberatori’s inspiration.
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