Il Circolo, in collaboration with the British Italian Society, presents “Beyond Art: an evening of music and literature”
Margherita Torretta, piano and writer
Victoria Armillotta, soprano
Giorgia Scaturro, moderator and journalist
Nadia Ostacchini, actress, voice over and artistic director of Tricolore Theatre Company.
16 September h 18.15, Italian Cultural Institute
Pianist and writer Margherita Torretta will delight the audience with her performance of classical music pieces alongside the Italian-British soprano Victoria Armillotta. She will also delve, together with moderator and journalist Giorgia Scaturro, into poignant excerpts and themes from her literary debut, Rimmel, a novel published in 2024 by Pendragon. Nadia Ostacchini will be reading selected passages from Rimmel.
This unique evening promises to be an inspiring fusion of words and music, a seamless dialogue of melodies and reflections designed to transport guests on a profound introspective and artistic journey.
Beyond Art celebrates the transformative power of art and culture, which not only offers a unique opportunity to appreciate cultural differences but also to connect with others and understand the value of diversity.
Music by W.A.Mozart, F.Schubert, G.Puccini, G.Verdi, F.Chopin
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A two-day workshop on Uncovering the Afterlife of the Italian Empire organised by Institute of Languages, Cultures and Societies
21–22 May at Senate House, London
This in-person event brings together artists, curators, writers, and researchers for an open, transdisciplinary exchange on the legacies of Italian colonialism and their ongoing impact today. Through creative and critical dialogue, we’ll explore collaborative approaches to cultural memory, resistance, and education. All are welcome—registration is free.
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Preservation as a Creative Act: Perils to Venice in the 21st Century’. Adam Lowe – Royal Designer for Industry, director of Factum Arte, and founder of the Factum Foundation – will speak on Factum’s pioneering use of innovative technologies for cultural preservation, posing questions such as can a cultural experience that had been lost be regained and what is the relationship between originality and authenticity.
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Behzod Abduraimov piano
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Marcello Palazzo conductor
10 May 2025
Venue: Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate’s
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