Venezia Cinema in Beirut
The Italian Cultural Institute in Lebanon and the Metropolis Association, in partnership with the Venice Biennale are pleased to present for the first time in Lebanon Venezia Cinema. This event that will be held at Metropolis Empire Sofil between the 20th and the 25th of February 2014 and which will become a yearly event will […]
Read more
“In nature’s Kingdom”
Al Bustan Festival The Italian Cultural Institute and the Al Bustan Festival inaugurate the 21st edition of the Al Bustan festival with the concert “ In nature’e kingdom” by the Tbilisi State Opera Orchestra, with the Italian soloist Mario Stefano Pietrodarchi (bandoneon), directed by the Maestro Gianluca Marciano. During the opening concert, the orchestra will […]
Read more
PIZZICA
The Italian Embassy in Lebanon and the Italian Cultural Institute organize, in collaboration with the Casino du Liban, the show “Pizzica” by the Ensemble “SULE”, which returns to Lebanon, after the extraordinary success of last year, with folk music and dances from Southern Italy. Saturday, February 8th – 8:30 pm – Theater of the Casino […]
Read more
PHOTOMED 2014
“The fabric of dreams” – Photo exhibition by Nino Migliori, one of the best known Italian photographers, composed of 80 of the most significant photographs taken during his career. The exhibition has been chosen as the opening event of “Photomed Beyrouth 2014” – a projection of the well-known “Photomed” event of Sanary-sur-Mer – organized for […]
Read more
Conditions
Exhibition of the Italian painter of Iraqi origin Jaber Alwan, organized by Solidere with the patronage of the Italian Embassy and the participation of the Italian Cultural Institute. The exhibition is composed of circa 80 recent works made with acrylic over canvas.
Read more
Concert of violinist Francesca Dego, accompanied by the pianist Francesca Leonardi
Participation of the Italian Cultural Institute to the concert of violinist Francesca Dego, accompanied by the pianist Francesca Leonardi, within the Beirut Chants Festival. The program includes music by Brahms, Beethoven, Franck and Ravel.
Read more
“Homage to Verdi”
Participation of the Italian Cultural Institute to the concerto “Homage to Verdi”, organized by Les Jeunesses Musicales du Liban, with the Lebanese Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Roberto Rizzi Brignoli, the baritone Vittorio Vitelli and the tenor Massimo Giordano. The program includes famous arias by Verdi.
Read more
“Fabrica goes Lebanese”
The Italian Cultural Institute participates to the presentation of “Fabrica goes Lebanese”, a project aiming to the valorization of Lebanese handicrafts through design, organized by Benetton’s Fondazione Fabrica and the Carwan Gallery in Beirut. The exhibition presents objects inspired by the Middle Eastern traditions, created by Italian and European designers and crafted manufactured with traditional […]
Read more
Projection of the restored copy of “Metropolis” by Fritz Lang
Screening of the restored copy of “Metropolis” by Fritz Lang, with live music and the participation of Italian percussionist Tommaso Cappellato. The screening is part of the celebrations for the 20th anniversary of the European Film Festival in Beirut.
Read more
Festival Beirut Chants 2013
The Italian Cultural Institute participates to the opening concert of Beirut Chants Festival, 2013, with “The Messiah” by Handel – organized by the Antonine University of Beirut – with 2 Italian artists, Raffaelle Pe, countertenor, and Anicio Zorzi Giustiniani, tenor. St. Maron Church – December 1st, 2013
Read more