ISTITUTO ITALIANO DI CULTURA MELBOURNE
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With the support of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura
LE BEATRICI
A translation reading
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Photo by Federica Roselli/Roselli Photography
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La Mama Theatre
Saturday 23 August
2.00pm
One-off performance!
Written by Stefano Benni
Newly translated by Laurence Strangio with Margherita Peluso
Directed by Laurence Strangio. Read by Rosa Campagnaro, Carmelina di Guglielmo, Josie Eberhard, Daniela Farinacci, Laura Lattuada and Margherita Peluso.
For more information, please contact La Mama on 93476142
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L'Istituto Italiano di Cultura
proudly presents Luigi Pirandello's
Edited by Mimmo Mangione - English translation by Edward Storer
Henry IV by Luigi Pirandello - Nobel Prize in Literature 1934 - is a play about
the process of time, its relativity, and its constant and unstoppable passing.
La Mama Courthouse
349 Drummond Street, Carlton
SEPTEMBER 4 - 14
Wednesday - Thursday - Friday - Saturday 7.30pm / Sunday 4pm
A tragi-comedy in two acts performed in English and Italian
with Mimmo Mangione, Cristina Siciliano, Giulia Campomizzi, Frank Minniti,
McGregor Rose, Nic Panajotis, Jacob Antolini, Alexander Parisi, Toni Cuomo
and Marisa Quercio
Live Renaissance music
Musicians: Alexander Parise, Elvira Andreoli, Andrea Trapani
Tickets: Concessions and IIC Members - $15; General Public - $25
For more information and bookings, please contact La Mama
on 9347 6142 or visit www.lamama.com.au
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L'Istituto Italiano di Cultura
in association with
(Research in Italian Studies Melbourne - Monash University)
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James Joyce
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Italo Svevo
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presents
"Italo Svevo e James Joyce: affinities and differences"
A talk in English by Professor Paolo Bartoloni
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
Wednesday 3 September
6.30pm
This talk will focus on the friendship between Joyce and Svevo as well as their literary affinities and differences.
Paolo Bartoloni is Professor of Italian Studies at the National University of Ireland, Galway. Previously he taught Italian and Comparative Literature at the University of Sydney where he was founding Director of the program in International and Comparative Literary Studies.
Prof Bartoloni is ACIS Honorary Research Associate. His visit to Australia has been sponsored by the University of the Sunshine Coast
Light refreshments
Booking essential on bookings.iicmelbourne@esteri.it
Priority will be given to IIC Members
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YARRA OPERA
with the support of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura
presents
An Evening of Belcanto
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Teatro San Carlo di Napoli
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Istituto Italiano di Cultura
Elm Tree House
18 September
6.30pm
Music by Vincenzo Bellini, Gioacchino Rossini, Gaetano Donizetti and Giuseppe Verdi from Lucia di Lammermoor, I Puritani, Barbiere di Siviglia, Norma,
Maria Stuarda, Rigoletto.
Singers: Susan Harvey, Susan Neilson, Salvatore Granata, Lucio Coceani,
Emily Szabo, Des Lukey, John Carlo Bellotti, Melodee Faulkner,
Sebastian Giacobello, and Stuart Cole. Pianist: Irina Koulikova
Light refreshments before the concert
Entry: $23.00 for IIC Members (including current students), $29.00 for General Public
Tickets on sale at the door from 6.00pm
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Special offer for schools and teachers of Italian
"Elementary Loves/Amori elementari" (2014) by Sergio Basso (in Italian with subtitles)
Recommended for ages 10-14
Thursday 9 October, 10.00am, Balwyn Cinema,
231 Whitehorse Rd, Balwyn
Friday 10 October, 10.00am, Palace Cinema Como, South Yarra
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Lavazza Italian Film Festival special offer for IIC Members
"White like milk, red like blood/Bianca come il latte, rossa come il sangue" (2013) by Giacomo Campiotti (in Italian with English subtitles)
Friday 19 September, 6.45pm, Palace Cinema Como, South Yarra
Tickets at $15.50 on presentation of a valid IIC membership card
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Upcoming events at the Istituto Italiano di Cultura
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Photo by Lisa Golden
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Thursday October 9, 6.30pm: "Transforming Propaganda: Roberto Rossellini's
"Un pilota ritorna", a talk in English by Prof Zygmunt Baranski
(Notre Dame University, US; University of Cambridge, UK).
Rossellini's 1942 film undercuts its apparent propagandist aims by drawing on
a wide range of cinematic genres and by introducing marked shifts and
contrasts in its structure.
Giovedi 16 ottobre, 18.30: "La formazione intellettuale di Dante"
La conferenza del Prof Zygmunt Baranski illustra l'educazione di Dante, la situazione culturale di Firenze alla fine del Duecento, i rapporti di Dante con Bologna, gli effetti dell'esilio e le simpatie ideologiche del poeta. Si prega di notare che l'evento sarà interamente in italiano.
Wednesday 22 October, 6.30pm: "Homage to Eugenio Montale"
A reading of poems in Italian and English. In association with the
Associazione Liguri nel mondo and Regione Liguria.
Sunday 26 October, Piazza Italia, Carlton, 10.00am - 4.00pm: "Carlton Italian Festa" Exhibition of selected images from the
IIC Photographic Competition "Australia & Italia: Foto & Photos"
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Monday 10 November, 9.00am - 4.00pm: "Italiano 2.0, insegnare l'italiano
nell'era digitale". A one day workshop offered to teachers of Italian in Victoria
as a special professional development. A number of guests from Italy
will be present including IcoN from the University of Pisa.
Thursday 13 November, 6.30pm: "Palace Cinema: a family passion - Antonio Zeccola racconta...". An evening with the founder of Palace Cinemas with a special screening of the ABC documentary (2007) on the Zeccola family.
Thursday 20 November,6.30pm: "Crime fiction, an Italian connection". A talk in English with Barbara Pezzotti in association with ACIS and La Trobe University.
Thursday 11 December, 6.30pm: "Festa di Natale" with live performances and traditional Italian sweets.
Entry: IIC Members and Term IV students - Free; non-IIC Members - $25
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Term 4/2014 
6 October - 12 December 2014
Early bird special offer until Thursday 18 September
Pay only $300 for a 20-hour standard course
(2-hour session per week over a period of 10 weeks)
$350 full fee will apply as from Friday 19 September
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IIC Melbourne - Positions Vacant
The IIC Melbourne is currently accepting applications
for the following part-time roles:
- After Hours Reception Duties
- Language Course Coordinator
- Insegnanti d'italiano
For details, including necessary pre-requisites and cut-off dates, please click here.
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SOCI IIC - IIC MEMBERS
Become an IIC Member and enjoy special events and discounts all year round!
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Caffè dell'Olmo -
Punto Caffè Lavazza
Now open at the IIC Melbourne!
Enjoy a real Italian espresso, macchiato or caffè latte at the IIC. For IIC members and students only! Espressamente solo per soci e studenti dell'Istituto Italiano di Cultura.
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Istituto Italiano di Cultura Melbourne
233 Domain Road
South Yarra, VIC 3141
General enquiries, events and bookings: 03 9866 5931
Language courses and membership: 03 9866 4729
Office hours:
Mon - Thu 9.00am - 1.00pm & 2.00pm - 6.00pm
Fri 9.00am - 1.00pm
You can reach the Italian Cultural Institute by:
Route 8 tram (Walsh St. Stop)
Train (South Yarra Station)
Bus No 246 (Domain Rd Stop)
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