Strings of Fire: Music From Italy • Spain • Latin America
Hailed as one of the world’s leading classical guitarists, Lorenzo Micheli has performed across five continents, with appearances at New York’s Carnegie Hall, Seoul’s Sejong Hall, Kiev’s Hall of Columns and Vienna’s Konzerthaus.
A journey of fire, lyricism, and brilliance — from Italian virtuosity to Spanish passion and the soulful beauty of Latin America, brought to life by one of the world’s greatest classical guitarists.
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With our patronage, we invite you to the official launch of the new album LULLABY by Luciana Di Bella, soprano.
Bloomsbury Theatre | 30 September 2025, 19:30
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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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Behzod Abduraimov piano
Marios Papadopoulos conductor
Marcello Palazzo conductor
10 May 2025
Venue: Oxford Town Hall, St Aldate’s
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ICI London and pianist Margherita Torretta are thrilled to present the life and works of Elisabetta de Gambarini, an 18th-century Italian-English composer, harpsichordist, and singer. Our narrative weaves her personal journey and artistic achievements against the backdrop of a time when women faced significant barriers in the musical world and society.
An introductory presentation will examine the social and cultural norms of 18th-century Europe, highlighting the challenges faced by women in the arts. It will delve into Gambarini’s background, family, and the influences that shaped her musical career. It will be highlighted how Gambarini navigated the male-dominated music scene, earning recognition as a composer and performer.
The introduction will be followed by a live musical performance.
A project in collaboration with The Italian British Society.
Artists & Musicians:
Margherita Torretta, pianoforte
Marta Leung, soprano
Enrica Mondo, violoncello
Giulia Nigra, flauto
Federica Nardacci, speaker
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