La traviata – the touching story of the self-sacrificing courtesan of the title – has long been one of the most consistently loved of all operas across the world. Verdi’s music is instantly appealing, with a wealth of famous melodies that allow operatic voices to soar and thrill. Royal Opera House- 3 October 2011 to 25 January 2012 Sung in…
Popular Italian crossover jazz vocalist Biondi is a huge star in his homeland and his cool blend of Latin grooves and smooth pop jazz and soul travels well. Here with his fine band he’ll be playing music from his best-selling 2006 debut album ‘Handfiul Of Soul’ including his hit ‘This Is What You Are’. When: Tuesday, November 15th More info…
Venetian Visions: the art of Canaletto, Tiepolo, Carlevarijs and their contemporaries 1700 – 1800 7 October 2011 – 1 April 2012 Paintings, Room 88a & The Julie and Robert Breckman Prints and Drawings Gallery, Room 90 Admission free
Leonardo da Vinci: Painter at the Court of Milan Date and time : 9 November 2011 – 5 February 2012 Sainsbury Wing Read more here
Kiss me again (in Italian with English subtitles) original title: BACIAMI ANCORA; directed by: Gabriele Muccino Date: Saturday, September 10, 2011 Opening times: 7pm Venue: Italian Cultural Institute London Free event, no booking
Devotion by Design: Italian Altarpieces before 1500 Date and time 6 July – 2 October 2011 Sainsbury Wing Exhibition Admission free As part of a programme of summer shows focusing on the National Gallery’s collection, ‘Devotion by Design’ explores the function, the original location, and the development of altarpieces in Italy during the late Middle Ages and the early Renaissance.…
British Library launches eBook Treasures Leonardo da Vinci’s Notebook now available on iPad in spectacular High Definition The British Library has launched a ground-breaking ‘eBook Treasures’ series which allows iPad users to download entire rare manuscripts. Starting with Leonardo da Vinci’s Codex Arundel (1478-1518) and Geradus Mercator’s Atlas of Europe Read more : British Library
SUMMER ITALIAN FILMS NIGHTS (in Italian with English subtitles) Date: Monday, July 25, 2011 – Saturday, September 03, 2011 Opening times: 6,30pm Venue: Italian Cultural Institute Read more here
The Summer Performance of the Jette Parker Young Artists on the main stage has made a name for itself as an important event at which to spot future stars in a rich and enjoyable showcase of musical and dramatic styles. Singers, conductors, stage director and répétiteur join to present a great afternoon of opera which this year takes its inspiration…
THE OTHER SARDINIA Oliviero Olivieri is an internationally recognized photographer who studied at Central Art School London and has been exhibiting and publishing for over 20 years. He is a contributor to Condé Nast Traveller UK and has published in major travel and life style magazines. At the Italian Institute of London from the 8th of July to the 4th…
