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Italian Embassy Cultural Centre present “Shakuntala and other Love Stories”

The charm of India in Opera and Ballet

Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : Italian Embassy Cultural Centre present “Shakuntala and other Love Stories”

The exhibition“Shakuntala and other Love Stories”, The charm of India in opera and ballet- is an exhibition of  the  sketches and costume designs, of the works The legend of Sakuntala by Franco Alfano, The Daughter of the King by Adriano Lualdi, The Woman without a shadow by Richard Strauss, The pearl fishermen by George Bizet, L’Africana  by Giacomo Meyerbeer and the Nutcracker ballets, The Sleeping Beauty by Peter Il’ic Cajkovskij and Mondo Tondo by Ennio Porrino belonging to the iconographic collection of the Teatro dell’Opera Foundation in Rome. The Historical Archive has conceived and created this exhibition, which aims to be a respectful tribute to what the culture of India has transmitted to the whole of the West. Composed of 16 sketches, 71 costume designs, made by famous scenographers and costume designers of the last century such as Cipriano Efisio Oppo, Mario Pompei, Veniero Colasanti, John Moore, Salvatore Russo, Mario Giorsi, Mario Cito Filomarino, the exhibition also features 10 original costumes.

“Strings in Harmony” with Lakshay Mohan(Sitar) and Aayush Mohan(Sarod)

“Strings in Harmony” with Lakshay Mohan(Sitar) and Aayush Mohan(Sarod)

Praised and promoted by the legendary musician Pandit Ravi Shankar himself, the Mohan Brothers – Lakshay Mohan(Sitar) and Aayush Mohan(Sarod) are all set to perform for the India Edition of ‘Strings in Harmony’ – A concert that has toured esteemed venues in the USA like Symphony Space, New York , Berklee College Boston, and was featured on FOX television channel in USA. The concert tour is now coming to 3 cities in India.

ABOUT ARTISTS

The Mohan Brothers, Lakshay Mohan & Aayush Mohan, are reviving the lost art of playing the duet of Sitar & Sarod. Pioneered by Ravi Shankar and Ali Akbar Khan in early 50s, a long standing Sitar & Sarod duet is now a rarity in the world of Indian classical music. They are the first Indian musicians to be invited to perform at the Grammy Museum, Los Angeles. They were nominated for the Global Indian Music Academy Awards in 2016.

As quoted by the Times of India on their performance at Sawai Gandharv, the biggest classical music festival of India, “The duo flirted with their supreme talent and young age to give a double layered performance. The lyrical beauty was out of the top drawer. Showing immense craftsmanship, they won the hearts of the weekend audience.” The flagship Indian Government TV channel ‘DD National’ recently telecast a special talk show on how the Mohan Brothers, who do not belong to a traditional classical musicians’ family, have come to be so popular across all music loving audience at a young age.

For every duet concert, Mohan Brothers choose a Raga (melody) and while developing the melody they experiment with new phrases and carve out an intricate rendition full of musical dialogues which are improvised spontaneously on the stage. A Mohan Brothers’ recital is full of vibrant musical sounds woven together through their innovative style of making music.

MUSIC : Suraj Rajan Collective

Event Description : MUSIC : Suraj Rajan Collective

Suraj Rajan is a Singer/Songwriter originally from Ooty, now based in Delhi. He recently released a single called ‘Your time’ on Youtube which is going to be streaming on other musical platforms soon. On his way to release his new EP ‘Dispose’. He doesn’t have a specific genre, writes and composes according to what he’s feeling at that moment. The versatility reflects in his compositions. Keeps it simple and catchy.

Music : youtu.be/_Z7RfS6Sn3I

Screening of the Italian Movie ‘Respiro’

Respiro is a 2002 Italian film written and directed by Emanuele Crialese and released in English-language markets in 2003. In the Italian language, respiro means a “breathe”. On an impoverished Italian island, a free-spirited woman is accused of madness by townspeople fed up with her antics.

Plot: Grazia, played by Golino, is a free-spirited mother of three married to shy fisherman Pietro (Vincenzo Amato) and living on the idyllic but isolated island of Lampedusa in the Mediterranean Sea. She shows signs of manic depressive behaviour—one moment she’s laughing wildly and swimming half-naked in the sea, while the next she’s curled in a ball on her bed. Out of her earshot, the adult members of her extended family vaguely discuss sending her to a facility of some sort in Northern Italy.

Grazia is closely shepherded by her oldest son Pasquale, played by Casisa, who appears to be about fourteen years old and often assumes more of a parental role with his mother. After Pietro puts down one of Grazia’s dogs because he thinks it might be dangerous, impulsive Grazia sets all the stray dogs free in the town’s makeshift kennel. After the dogs swarm over the island, the locals demand that Pietro do something about his wife. But when he tells her he plans to send her away to Northern Italy, she runs away and hides in a cave on the shore, where she’s secretly tended by young Pasquale, who brings her food every day.

Pietro and some friends doggedly search the island for Grazia, so Pasquale leaves one of her dresses by the edge of the sea as a ruse. Pietro finds the dress—the one she was wearing the day she disappeared—and nearly everyone presumes she has drowned. Pietro, however, continues to search for her, and just before an important local religious festival, he sees her swimming in the water. He dives in to assist her, thinking a miracle has occurred, and many of the villagers follow suit, thus providing a sheltering circle around her as she is brought safely to shore.

Directed by: Emanuele Crialese

Stars: Valeria Golino, Vincenzo Amato, Francesco Casisa

Year: 2002

Duration: 95 Minutes

Genres: Drama

Imdb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt00286516/

Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Respiro

Trailor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=938CuQLBR8c

Free entry. For security reasons please show your Valid Photo Identity Card.

Italian Embassy Cultural Centre

50-E, Chandragupta Marg

(entry from Nyaya Marg)

Chanakyapuri

New Delhi- 110021

Tel:011-2687-19-01/03/04

Email: iicnewdelhi@esteri.it

MUSIC & DANCE “Kabir- Antarman ki Awaaz

Event Description : MUSIC & DANCE “Kabir- Antarman ki Awaaz”.

An Old World Culture Presentation.

A musical based on Kabir that is a rich confluence of poetry, music and dance to drench the audience with his spirit and aura. Live rendition by Vidhi Sharma will be accompanied with choreography, narration and visuals.

Music: Pt. Ajay Prasanna

Choreography: Maitreyee Pahari.

Music: Shorthand band live

Shorthand is a free-genre band based in Delhi. The four-piece band enjoys exploring and creating music, taking inspiration from funk, progressive rock, jazz and blues. Shorthand has performed at and won several college festivals in Delhi in the last year, and has currently begun working on recording an album.

Dream On Theatre Festival

DreamOnTheatreFestival is a celebration of diversity & uniqueness of each genre of emotion and the courage to dream.

There are a vivid set of genres with strong characters from plays ranging from 1970 classic ‘Ashadh Ka Ek Din’ to the sufi journey of Sahir Ludhianvi in ‘Wo Afsaana’, along with a comedy drama on India’s partition ‘Tranzistor Untuned’, with a take on women defamation remembering the viral gone Rs.10 note stating ‘Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai’ and the 35 year old rib tickling comedy Out Of Order adapted to hindi play ‘Sweet Suite’.

If all the stories have something in common it’s the emotions & powerful characters & actors.

About the production/organizers : Dreaming Stage is a theatre production company established to provide real entertainment to the audience and change the theatre trend.

Schedule : 

5th April :
1-3pm Ashadh Ka Ek Din
4-6pm Ashadh Ka Ek Din
8-9pm Tranzistor Untuned

6th April :
2-3.30pm Wo Afsaana
5-6pm Sonam Gupta Bewafa Hai
7.30-8.30pm Tranzistor Untuned

7th April :
1-3pm Sweet Suite
4-6pm Sweet Suite
7-9pm Sweet Suite

Italian Embassy Cultural Centre in collaboration with India Habitat Centre is screening Italian movies in 1st and 2nd week of April 2019

Who doesn’t like an evening of movie screening? To give people a chance to enjoy such moments, Italian Embassy Cultural Centre in collaboration with India Habitat Centre is going to give such immersive experience. Enjoy 1st and 2nd week of April 2019 with Italian Movie screenings at India Habitat Centre.

Schedule:

*5th April – 2017/ 79 mins – Per un figlio by Gina film and directed by Suranga Deshapriya Katugampala. The movie shall be screened in the presence of Director of movie.

7th April – 2017/ 86 mins – Lorello e Brunello by Vivo Film and directed by Jacopo Quadri.

*8th April – 2014/ 98 mins – Piu’ Buio di mezzanotte by RAI Cinema and directed by Sebastiano Riso.

9th April -2018/ 120mins – Gli ultimi butteri by Antonio La Forgia and directed by Walter Bencini

10th April – 2018/ 84 mins – Luventa, directed by Michele Cinque. The movie shall be screened in the presence of Director of movie.

*11th April – 2018/ 97 mins – Figlia Mia by My Factory and directed by Laura Bispuri.

12th April – 6 short movies

1) La gita by Zen Movie and directed by Salvatore Allocca. The movie shall be screened in the presence of Director of movie.

2) Stai sereno by Zen Movie and directed by Daniele Stocchi.

3) Alla luce del sole by Zen Movie and directed by Francesco Pascucci.

4) Milady by Zen Movie and directed by Giulia Tivelli & Flavia Scardini.

5) Mercurio by Zen Movie and directed by Michele Bernardi.

6) Il nostro limite by Zen movie and directed by Adriano Morelli.

All movies will be screened from 7pm onwards.

Movies with astrick mark (* ) shall be screened at The Stein Auditorium, India Habitat Centre. Rest movies shall be screened at Gulmohar Auditorium, India Habitat Centre.

Free Entry

Italian Research Day 2019

Program
05.30 > Welcome Italian Aperitif and
Special Screening of the Trailer “Being Leonardo da Vinci”
05.45 > Presentation and Discussion
“Sustainability of Italian agriculture: a bridge between
tradition and innovation”
Prof. Nicola Lacetera, Director Dept. Agriculture and Forest
Science, La Tuscia University
Dr. Anna Kauber, Director of the film “In This World”
06.30 > Documentary “In This World”
Awarded best Italian Documentary Film at the 2018 Turin
International Film Festival

RSVP within 8th April
rsvpitalyinindia@gmail.com

Book Launch – Art and Culture of Italy, from the Roman Empire to Present Day by Paola Martani

Italian Embassy Cultural Centre is happy to invite you on Tuesday, 16th April @ 7pm to the launch of the book ‘Art and Culture of Italy’, the first book available in India including all the aspects of the Italian culture (music, painting, design, poetry, architecture etc) from the Roman empire till present day written by Prof. Paola Martani and the students of MA in Jamia Millia Islamia University, Mass communication and research department. ‪
Other than the launch of the book, few short movies created by the students of MA in Jamia Millia Islamia University, Mass communication and research department will be screened, each of 3 minutes duration. Refreshments will be served afterwards.

An Opera singer will open and close the event.

ART AND CULTURE

Screening of Medici and Being Leanardo Da Vinci

The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre invites you to the screening of MEDICI (episodes 1-2), created by Frank Spotnitz & Nicholas Meyer followed by a short film “Being Leonardo Da Vinci, an impossible interview” by Massimiliano Finazzer Floris. The series and short movie is subtitled in English and will be screened on Wednesday, 17 April 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. at The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre.

SERIES: MEDICI

Masters of Florence is the first season of the Italian-British television drama series Medici about the Medici dynasty set in 15th-century Florence, starring Dustin Hoffman as Giovanni di Bicci de’ Medici, Richard Madden as Cosimo de’ Medici, and Stuart Martin as Lorenzo de’ Medici. The series was co-created by Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files and The Man in the High Castle) and Nicholas Meyer (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). Sergio Mimica-Gezzan (The Pillars of the Earth) directed all eight episodes. According to Italian ratings compiler Auditel, it attracted a record 7.6 million viewers.

Plot: The series is set in the 15th-century Florence, and the protagonist is Cosimo the Elder, who was elected head of the Florentine Republic in 1434. Cosimo has inherited the Bank of Medici from his father Giovanni, who has been mysteriously poisoned. Through various flashbacks (20 years prior), we are introduced to Florence at the time of Giovanni, and to his relationship with his sons Cosimo and Lorenzo.

Created by: Frank Spotnitz and Nicholas Meyer

Year: 2016

Running Time (episode 1-2): 108 mins

Awards: Winner of the 2016 Capri TV Series Award.

SHORT FILM: BEING LEONARDO DA VINCI

Based on the homonymous show of success, this film is dedicated to Leonardo da Vinci on the occasion of the 500th anniversary of the universal genius’ death, and holds together the linguistic originality through the Renaissance language and the technological quality of our time.

“Being Leonardo” was produced in 2019 in Italy in collaboration with RAI Cinema. Massimiliano Finazzer Flory wrote the original screenplay by using original texts by Leonardo da Vinci. The film was awarded in the USA as Winner Best Actor for the Los Angeles Actors Awards 2019; Winner Honorable Mention: Narrative Film – for the Los Angeles Film Awards 2019 and Winner Best Narrative Feature for the Festive International Film Festival 2019 Los Angeles.

Synopsis: Two journalists, from New York and Milan, unaware of each other, are looking for a scoop for the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci’s death. They see works of art and pass thorough the places of the Genius between landscapes and mysterious encounters. In Florence, during a show in costume among friars, tourists and flag-wavers, unexpected traces surface. A document to find out who Leonardo the man was through a scientific examination is then discovered in Milan. The two journalists later arrive at his final resting place in Clos Lucé where they indeed meet Leonardo. The interview is granted. The words of the Genius are authentic, in Renaissance language. In the end, Leonardo escapes and returns to Vigevano, unveiling himself to the most important figures of his time.

Director: Massimiliano Finazzer Flory

Year: 2019

Running Time: 24 Minutes

Cast: Jacopo Rampini, Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, Gianni Quillico

Genres: Drama | History | Mystery | Sci-Fi

Free Entry. Kindly bring a Valid Photo ID to present at the security gates.

Italian Embassy Cultural Centre

50-E, Chandragupta Marg

(entry from Nyaya Marg)

Chanakyapuri

New Delhi- 110021

Tel:011-2687-19-01/03/04

Email: iicnewdelhi@esteri.it

The Easter Piano Concert “Recital Italiano” by Liciano Bellini

Beduin Artist Group presents group show of paintings & sculptures

Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : Beduin Artist Group presents group show of paintings & sculptures

Evening of Bharatnatyam with Aditi Jaitly Jadeja

Event Description : DANCE : Salaam Baalak trust presents an evening of Bharatnatyam with Aditi Jaitly Jadeja, Disciple of Leela Samson.

Rhythmic harmony, traditional vocals and the beautiful narratives in Bharatnatyam, Salaam Baalak Trust presents a mesmerising fundraiser with Bharatnatyam recital by Aditi Jaitly Jadeja at Stein Auditorium, India habitat Centre on 25th April 2019 at 7.00pm. Known for their work in helping  street children for the past 30 years, Salaam Baalak trust has been instrumental in providing basic facilities to the children who live on the harsh streets of Delhi/NCR or who find themselves abandoned there. With a plethora of such fundraisers, the organisation has been able to help these marginalised kids realise their dream of a better life and a hope for a secure future. This event is one more such endeavor to further this cause and bring joy to those who often find themselves lost in this vast city of mankind.

Bharatnatyam has been revered as a performance art that enraptured the audience with its musical storytelling. Adding to the graceful movements of Aditi Jaitly Jadeja will be Sudha Raghuraman – a solo Carnatic Vocalist, G.Raghuraman, Flautist – an ‘A’ Graded artist of All India Radio and  M V Chandershekar, PERCUSSIONIST – ranked amongst the finest percussionists of his generation.

The evening will highlight the coming together of diverse instruments.

Critically acclaimed for her craft, Aditi began studying Bharatanatyam at the age of seven under Leela Samson, and performed her arangetram in 1989. From 1990 onwards she began travelling for performances across India and abroad. In 1996 Aditi spent a year in the UK, working with the Shobana Jeya Singh Dance Company. During her stint there, she was exposed to different dance and martial art styles such as ballet, western contemporary dance, kalaripayattu, mayurbhanjchau and tai chi. Aditi toured extensively with the company, both in the UK and abroad and has been part of her guru’s dance company, the Spanda Dance Company, since its inception in 1995. Having performed all over India, the United States , Singapore, and the Far East she is now a managing Trustee of the Spanda Trust and has also been teaching dance for several years.

Since it’s  inception, Salaam Baalak Trust has been a constant source of helping underprivileged children realize their rights and feel safe in this world. The trust has toiled tirelessly and garnered immense goodwill allowing it to support over 90,000 children in need. Today the trust has 12 contact points, 7 shelter homes. 12000 of these children go to regular schools and 18000 have been reunited with their families. Many of these children are rescued by the Child line (a dedicated help line manned 24×7) staff upon getting a phone call or after surveys done in child labor intensive areas with the help of the police.

“With this event we hope to help generate awareness and funds to continue our work with children. As they say, ‘it takes a big heart to shape a little mind’. We call on the many big hearts in our world to join us on our onward journey…. says Tanya  Alag – Head Resource Mobilization Culture and compassion, this fundraiser is the coming together of the best of both worlds!

Screening Japanese Movie “We Shall Overcome” with English Subtitles

Event Description : MOVIE “We Shall Overcome” in Japanese with English Subtitles

Theme:  Love and Friendship in Adolescence – South Korea and Japan

Synopsis: Set in 1960s Tokyo, this film is a Romeo and Juliet-esque love story between two high school students.

A Japanese boy falls in love at first sight with an ethnically Korean girl in Japan. The times are trying and the young lovers are caught between two high schools at war with each other.

Year : 2004

Director: Izutsu Kazuyuki

Screening of Medici (Episodes 5-6)

The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre invites you to the screening of MEDICI (Episodes 5-6), created by Frank Spotnitz & Nicholas Meyer .The series is subtitled in English and will be screened on Thursday, 02 May 2019 @ 7:00 p.m. at The Italian Embassy Cultural Centre.

Masters of Florence is the first season of the Italian-British television drama series Medici about the Medici dynasty set in 15th-century Florence, starring Dustin Hoffman as Giovanni di Bicci de’ Medici, Richard Madden as Cosimo de’ Medici, and Stuart Martin as Lorenzo de’ Medici. The series was co-created by Frank Spotnitz (The X-Files and The Man in the High Castle) and Nicholas Meyer (Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan). Sergio Mimica-Gezzan (The Pillars of the Earth) directed all eight episodes. According to Italian ratings compiler Auditel, it attracted a record 7.6 million viewers.

Plot: The series is set in the 15th-century Florence, and the protagonist is Cosimo the Elder, who was elected head of the Florentine Republic in 1434. Cosimo has inherited the Bank of Medici from his father Giovanni, who has been mysteriously poisoned. Through various flashbacks (20 years prior), we are introduced to Florence at the time of Giovanni, and to his relationship with his sons Cosimo and Lorenzo.

Created by: Frank Spotnitz and Nicholas Meyer

Year: 2016

Running Time (Episode 5-6): 114 mins

Awards: Winner of the 2016 Capri TV Series Award.

Free Entry. Kindly bring a Valid Photo ID to present at the security gates.

Italian Embassy Cultural Centre

50-E, Chandragupta Marg

(entry from Nyaya Marg)

Chanakyapuri

New Delhi- 110021

Tel:011-2687-19-01/03/04

Email: iicnewdelhi@esteri.it

ART EXHIBITION : A group show of Afghan Art by Salim Attaie, Moheb Attaie, Abdul Fatah Amar

Entry : Free

Venue : Convention Centre Foyer, India Habitat Centre (IHC), Lodhi Road, New Delhi-110003
Parking : Gate No. 1, 2 & 3 (Cars), Gate No. 2 (Bikes & Bicycles)
Venue Info : Events | About | Map | Nearest Metro Stations :
‘Jor Bagh(Yellow Line)Exit Gate-1’ – Walk Direction
‘Khan Market(Violet Line)’
Area : Lodhi Road Area Events

Event Description : ART EXHIBITION : A group show of Afghan Art by Salim Attaie, Moheb Attaie, Abdul Fatah Amar