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Globe Theatre in Rome

martedì, agosto 31st, 2010

The Globe Theatre in Rome is a copy of the world famous Elisabethan theatre built in London in 1576.

It rises within the large green area of Villa Borghese and has its main entrance in Largo Aqua Felix (Piazza Siena). The area is closed to traffic, so you can only reach the theatre with a short walking from Viale delle Belle Arti, where is also the National Gallery of Modern and Contemporary Arts, and the nearby Bioparco (zoological garden in Rome).

The Globe Theatre is entirely built in wood, as the orginal one, and has also the traditional circular shape. It can host up to 1250 people: 420 standing room and 830 seats in the balconies.

This year in the playbill are some of the most famous and worldwide appreciated plays by Shakespeare, the greatest writer and poet in the English language:

The two gentlemen of Verona (10th and 11th July)

The tempest (from 23rd July to 1st August)

Much ado about nothing (from 4th to 13th and from 18th to 22nd August)

The taming of the shrew (from 25th August to 5th September)

A midsummer night’s dream (from 8th September)

The ticket office in Viale Canonica is open from Monday to Sunday,14 – 19, you may also book via internet at:
http://www.greenticket.it/index.html?imposta_lingua=ing

Prices start from 8 up to 22 euro.

Official site (Italian language only):
http://www.globetheatreroma.com/index.php

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Estate Romana

martedì, luglio 13th, 2010

From June to September the major squares, parks and streets in Rome are enlivend by a number of summer events: from stage shows to music concerts (rock, classical and jazz), children’s fun and many others.

In fact, the Estate Romana includes many different initiatives: they all take place in the open air and offer locals and tourists alike the chance to spend many enjoyable nights in Rome without spending a fortune. You may look at the full schedule in the official website http://www.estateromana.comune.roma.it/ .

The most interesting events of the Estate Romana are the Isola del Cinema (Cinema Island) in the enchanting setting of the Tiber island, where film screens are set up and show mainstream and cult movies every nights. There are also many stalls along the sides of the island, and several kiosks where to have a drink chatting with friends.

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Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Rome

mercoledì, luglio 7th, 2010

Expectation is growing for one of the most significant sport events of the year: the 2010 Men’s Volleyball World Championship in Rome.

The event will be held in Italy from the 25th of September to the 10th of October, in 10 different cities: Milan, Verona. Modena, Reggio Calabria, Torino, Trieste, Catania, Ancona, Florence and Rome.

In particular, Rome will host the semi final and final matches on the 9th and 10th of October in the Palalottomatica arena, which has a seating capacity of 11200 spectators.

24 teams, arranged in 6 groups, will participate to the tournament for a total of 78 matches. Tickets are already on sale and prices start from 10 € to 50 €. For more information see the Official site, where the complete schedule has been published.

In an interwiev Francesco Ghirelli, chief exectuive officer of the organizing committe, Carlo Magri, president of the Italian volleybal federation and Carlo Salvatori, president of the organizing committee, pointed out the importance of this event, which confirms Italy a major country in the organization of sport events.

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De Chirico Exhibition in Rome

lunedì, giugno 7th, 2010

Italian painter Giorgio De Chirico founded the Metaphysical Art Movement one hundred years ago, and today Rome celebrate the anniversary with an exhibition in his honour.

At the beginning of the 19th century, De Chirico developed his original style focusing on the architecture of mediterranean cities, which he painted in an unrealistic perspective characterized by the absence of human beings.
The Enigma of an Autumn Afternoon and The Enigma of the Oracle are among his earliest and most significant artworks.
As it can be gathered from the title, “Nature according the Chirico” focuses on the concept of nature from De Chirico point of view, and aims to represent the many ways he conceived and transfigured nature, whether in visionary urban landscapes or fixed geometric mannequins.

On display are over 120 paintings, on loan from major public and private museums across the globe. They have been carefully selected and arranged in seven theme-based itineraries.
The exhibition is curated by art critic Achille Bonito Oliva, and will run until the 11th of July, at Palazzo delle Esposizioni in Rome.

For further information, please visit the official website: http://english.palazzoesposizioni.it/mediacenter/FE/home.aspx

Opening Hours:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
Friday, Saturday: 10:00 am – 10:30 pm
Closed on Monday
Full price: € 12,50
Concessions: € 10,00

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Keith Jarrett in Rome!

giovedì, giugno 3rd, 2010

You don’t need to be mad about jazz to enjoy this eagerly awaited event in Rome, because this is simply a not to be missed night for anyone who loves good music.

Keith Jarrett, the most richly endowed contemporary pianist, is going to performe in the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome, next 12th of July. Together with his trio, formed by Jarrett, bassist Gary Peacock, and drummer Jack DeJohnette, he will delight the audience with jazz and classical pieces, as well as free improvisation.

Keith Jarrett studied at the Berklee College of Music and joined the Miles Davis group in 1970’s where he played for several years, while the present trio was founded in 1983. He has been awarded with Polar Music Prize in 2003, and Léonie Sonning Music Prize in 2004.

The concert is going to be held in the Auditorium, Sala di Santa Cecilia, tickets will be sold from the 30th of May and prices go from 50 to 100 €.

For further information you may visit: http://www.auditorium.com/

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Madame Butterfly in Rome

martedì, maggio 18th, 2010

Madame Butterfly is on the stages. One of the greatest masterpieces by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini is going to be performed at two major theatres in Rome: the Opera House, from Tuesday the 18th, to Friday the 28th of May, and the Teatro Flaiano, from Tuesday the 21st of May to Tuesday the 11th of June.

This vibrant and touching opera is a finest combination of music and drama, and it has been rated among the best operas of all the times. Puccini wrote the first version in 1904, and made several changes in the following years, until a final version was completed in 1907.

The opera is set in Nagasaki, and starts with Pinkerton, a lieutenant in the United States Navy, marrying the young geisha Cio-Cio San. But he soon abandons her, and comes back to his country; Cio-Cio San, distressed but hopeful, waits for her husband to return. Giacomo Puccini skilfully combined a passionate story with his musical genius and Madame Butterfly is the best outcome one could ever have expected.

Prices starting from 17 €.
For further information please visit: Teatro Flaiano and Opera House .

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Caravaggio Exhibition in Rome

mercoledì, maggio 5th, 2010

On the occasion of the 400th anniversary of the death of Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio in 1610, Rome hosts a collection of his major paintings in the exhibition that takes his name “Caravaggio”, on view at the Scuderie del Quirinale from February the 20th to June the 13th.

The artworks spans Caravaggio 18-year career, but rather than put in chronological order, they have been arranged in a theme-based route. There are only authenticated works, historically credited by the hand of Caravaggio, and all dubious attributions ascribed to his school have been excluded.

The exhibition includes absolute masterpieces from all over the world: Amor vincit Omnia from Berlin, The Musicians from New York, The Lute Player from St. Petersburg, Baccus from Florence, Supper at Emmaus from London, and David with the head of Goliath from Rome are among Caravaggio most representative works.

The exhibition is held under the high patronage of the President of the Italian Republic, and organized jointly by Palaexpo and MondoMostre, in cooperation with the Ministry of Heritage and Culture.

Hours: Sunday to Thursday from 10.00am to 08.00pm, Friday and Saturday until 10.30pm. Admission is allowed up to one hour before closing.

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