AL BUSTAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2023 – “Canzone d’Amore”
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Al Bustan Festival present the concert “Canzone d’amore”, with Natalie Clein (cello) and the “Orchestra della Magna Grecia”, directed by the Maestro Piero Romano. On program: Puccini Preludio SinfonicoElgar Cello ConcertoNino Rota Sinfonia Sopra Un Canzone d’Amore For […]
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AL BUSTAN INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL 2023 – “HARMONIES OF PEACE”
The Italian Cultural Institute in Lebanon and the Embassy of Italy support the Al Bustan International Festival of Music and the Performing Arts, dedicated this year to the theme “Harmonies of Peace” – 19 Live Performances from February 23rd to March 19th, 2023. This edition presents a rich program with numerous Italian arias and music, […]
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EXHIBITION “PEACE BY PIECE”
Exhibition organized by the Holy Spirit University of Kaslik – USEK, showcasing 5 artworks damaged in the Beirut blast, which were taken from 3 villas in the Sursock district and refurbished by Italian restorers Ms. Veronica Tronconi and Ms. Arianna Buffagni, in the USEK laboratories. Launched on Thursday, December 15th, 2022 at 5:00 pm, at […]
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15º FESTIVAL BEIRUT CHANTS | DUO CENTANNI-PAULIN
Paolo CENTANNI, pianoFabio Centani is one of the internationally most sought after collaborative pianists in Italian Opera and Instrumental music. Recognition and honors include the First Prize Winner the 2nd Concorso di Terzo d’ Acqui (Alessandria) and 10th Concorso pianistico “Città di Velletri”, Third Prize winner of Città di Sulmona” and the Critics’ Prize in […]
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8º BAFF ONLINE | OPENING WITH THE FILM “METANOIA – SIMONE MENEZES & K”
Opening of BAFF 8 Online with the screening of an outstanding musical journey into hidden Italy,with Italo-Brazilian conductor Simone Menezes & K. Metanoia – Simone Menezes & KDirected by Paul Smaczny, 2022, 80’, English. Sunday 11 December 2022 at 20:00 Beirut / 19:00 CET. Zoom Platform Film screening followed […]
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EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOP “TEACHING TECHNIQUES TO INCREASE MOTIVATION”
Motivating students is essential to stimulate them on a cognitive level, activating their brain, so that the lessons are successful. This requires highly engaging inputs, capable of capturing and renewing the interest of the class, but also a variety of approaches and techniques. The workshop, animated by Telis Marin (www.telismarin.it), will be a moment of […]
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SCREENING OF THE DOCUMENTARY “ITALY IN LEBANON” BY CARMEN LABAKI
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Emile Chahine Foundation, in collaboration with the Department of Audio-Visual Arts of the Faculty of Letters of the Notre Dame University of Louaizé, invite you to the World Premiere screening of the documentary “Italy in Lebanon”, directed and produced by Lebanese director Carmen Labaki. The documentary narrates the presence […]
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PRESENTATION OF THE ARABIC VERSION OF THE BOOK “UN AMORE – حُب” BY DINO BUZZATI
The Italian Cultural Institute (IIC) in Beirut and the publishing house Dar Al Saqi present the Arabic version of the book “Un Amore – حُب” by Dino Buzzati at IIC’s premises in Hamra. The book has been translated to Arabic by Rami Tawil, also participating to the event. The translation of the novel was made […]
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15º FESTIVAL BEIRUT CHANTS | DUO GIBBONI-DALIA
GIUSEPPE GIBBONI, ViolinFirst Prize Paganini competition 2021 CARLOTTA DALIA, Guitar PROGRAM Nicolò Paganini Sonata Concertata op. 61Capricci n. 1, 5, 24 (violin solo) Francisco Tárrega Capricho Arabe Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco Capriccio n. XVIII Astor Piazzolla Histoire du Tango– Bordell 1900– Café 1930– Nightclub […]
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EXHIBITION AND CONFERENCE ON DANTE ALIGHIERI | GENERAL PUBLIC
The Italian Cultural Institute and the Abdallah Ghanem Cultural Center of Baskinta are organizing an exhibition and a conference on Dante and his famous work, the Divine Comedy. The “Dante Plus 700 Beirut Edition” exhibition comprises 28 unconventional portraits of Dante Alighieri, drawn by established Italian artists active in the fields of design, graphics, comics, […]
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