This is part of the S. Cecilia programme of contemporary music. The orchestra and chorus perform David Lang’s The Little Match Girl Passion, based on the fairytale by Hans Christian Andersen in the format of Bach&r...
Like some Italians, Louise Kennedy, an Irish resident of Rome, feels let down by La Grande Bellezza.
The prestigious Academy Award win of the film La Grande Bellezza came as no surprise to the cinematic world.
Alth...
Actress Kate O'Toole is festival's guest of honour
The IrishFilmFesta will pay tribute to Peter O'Toole, the much-loved Irish actor of film and theatre who died last December aged 81.
His daughter, actress Ka...
English language cinema in Rome
A week in the life of young singer Llewyn Davis (Oscar Isaac) as he navigates the Greenwich Village folk scene of 1961.Directed by the Coen Brothers, starring John Goodman, Ca...
This is the Rome debut of the Russian cellist (who is also an organist). He plays with Katia Skanavi piano. Music by Brahms, Shostakovich, Rachmaninov. At Teatro Argentina.
Lieder tenor Ian Bostridge sings music by Schubert (Winterreise) Charles Ives and Benjamin Britten (Winter Words) with Julius Drake piano. Bostridge sings in a recently released centennial recording of Britten’s Wa...
Major sporting event in Rome attracts record attendance
The 20th Rome City Marathon is being held at 08.50 on Sunday 23 March, beginning and ending at the Colosseum, with registrations closing on 10 March.
So...
Kimberly Bowes succeeds Christopher Celenza
Dr Kimberly Bowes has been named the 22nd director of the American Academy in Rome. She succeeds Prof. Christopher S. Celenza who is stepping down after a four-year tenure....
The Italian Star of Art Whistling Elena Somarè, will perform in the unique Renaissance location of Cappella Orsini, songs of the Italian classical tradition, but also international...
British qualified and experienced teacher of English Language and Literature is available to teach intensive online courses during the months of July and August. Experience in teac...
Inspired by Fumiko Green's circular economy and intercultural dialogue, the sculptor DuminDa is now starting a new collection, using Obis and Kimonos, which she kindly sent from Ja...