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Rome Jazz Festival – Events in Rome

mercoledì, novembre 17th, 2010

As the interest in Jazz music gradually increases among Italian people, the annual event “Rome Jazz Festival” significantly grows in numbers and prominence.

This year the festival counts an exceptional array of world famous international artists as well as many young local talents. In fact, the event has the clear aim of encouraging a new generation of Jazz musicians, giving them the possibility to perform next to the greatest accomplished artists.

The Rome Jazz Festival is directed by Mario Ciampà and will take place in the Auditorium Parco della Musica in Rome (link http://www.auditorium.com/) (30 Viale Pietro de Coubertin 00196 ), where a total of 20 concerts will span different music genres.
Here it is the complete schedule, from 11-30 November, ticket prices vary depending on performer.

  • Thursday 11th November 2010, Sinopoli Hall h:9 p.m. Giovanni Guidi & The Unknown Rebel Band
  • Friday 12th November 2010, Studio Theatre h: 9 p.m. Gabriele Coen Jewish Experience
  • Saturday 13th November 2010, Studio Theatre h: 9 p.m. Alessandro Lanzoni Trio
  • Saturday 13th November 2010, Sinopoli Hall h: 9 p.m. Chiara Civello
  • Sunday 14th November 2010, Studio Theatre h: 6 p.m. Daniele Tittarelli Quartetto
  • Sunday 14th November 2010, Petrassi Hall h: 9 p.m. Esperanza Spalding
  • Monday 15th November 2010, Studio Theatre h: 9 p.m. “Headless Cat” Bigoni, Borghini, Scettri
  • Tuesday 16th November 2010, Sinopoli Hall h: 9 p.m. Gianluca Petrella Cosmic Band
  • Wednesday 17th November 2010, Petrassi Hall h: 9 p.m. Portal, Sclavis, Marguet, Texier, Le Querrec
  • Wednesday 17th November 2010, Santa Cecilia Hall h: 9 p.m. Macy Gray
  • Thursday 18th November 2010, Petrassi Hall h: 9 p.m. Mauro Ottolini
  • Saturday 20th November 2010, Studio Theatre h: 9 p.m. Tigran Hamasyan
  • Saturday 20th November 2010, Petrassi Hall h: 9 p.m. Maria Pia De Vito
  • Sunday 21th November 2010, Studio Theatre h: 6 p.m. Jazz Migration: Trio d’En Bas – Rétroviseur
  • Tuesday 23th November 2010, Petrassi Hall h: 9 p.m. Francesco Bearzatti Tinissima 4et
  • Wednesday 24th November 2010, Santa Cecilia Hall h: 9 p.m. Stefano Bollani Danish Trio
  • Thursday 25th November 2010, Petrassi Hall h: 9 p.m. Fabrizio Bosso Quartet feat. Roberto Cecchetto
  • Friday 26th November 2010, Sinopoli Hall h: 9 p.m. Enrico Rava & PMJL Parco della Musica Jazz Lab
  • Saturday 27th November 2010, Parco della Musica. Gezz Night
  • Saturday 27th November 2010, Petrassi Hall h: 9 p.m. Francesco Cafiso 4out
  • Tuesday 30th November 2010, Sinopoli Hall h: 9 p.m. Barocco in Pispisi Part 1 (Intorno alla musica di Barbara Strozzi) Paolo Fresu, Uri Caine, Alborada String Quartet

Rent apartments in Rome, choosing the city area that you like most and the type of accommodation that better suits you, and assist to the concerts of Rome’s Jazz Festival, a really not to be missed music festival and cultural event.

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Van Gogh Exhibition in Rome

martedì, novembre 9th, 2010

“Van Gogh, Timeless Countryside And Modern City” is the title of the exhibition that brings back to Rome the great Dutch post-impressionist painter after more than 20 years since the last exhibition in his honour.

The Vittoriano complex, also known as the Typewriter or Altar of the Fatherland, located in downtown Rome just in front of Venice Square, hosts this great cultural event running from the 8th October to the 6th January.
The exhibition is curated by Cornelia Homborg, among the most notable experts of the Dutch painter, in coordination with Benedetta Calzavara.

More than 70 works by the hands of Vincent Van Gogh, on loan from the major public museums and private collection from all the world are displayed together with about 30 paintings by Cezanne, Gauguin, Seaurat, Pissarro and Millet, among his contemporaries.

As it can be inferred by the title, the exhibition focuses on the themes of city, often mysterious and dark and countryside, bright and powerful under the sunlight, capturing the artist’s affinity for rural and urban landscapes.

A not to be missed event for anyone who visit Rome in this lucky period: rent an apartment in Rome, near the major landmarks of the city, and enjoy the exhibition.

Full price: 10 € Concessions: 7.50 €.
Opening hours: Mon – Thu 9.30am-7.30p.m. Fri – Sat 9.30a.m.- 11.30p.m. Sun 9.30a.m.-8.30p.m.

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Rome Guide: Villa Ada

giovedì, settembre 9th, 2010

Villa Ada, located in Via Salaria, is a huge park in Rome, second in size only to Villa Doria Pamphili.

The Italian royal House of Savoia owned the park in the nineteenth century, until 1878 when Count Tellfner of Switzerland took the control of the Villa, and named it after his wife Ada. At the beginning of the XX century the Savoia regained control of the land until 1946, when it finally became a public area controlled by the Council of Rome.

Plant life is rich in Villa Ada: there are many trees, such as pines, oaks, laurels, maples, olive trees and poplars. There is also an artificial little lake within the wooden expanse and you may rent bicycles, canoes or riding horses, or simply take a healthy stroll.

Since 1994 Villa Ada is home to the Roma incontra il mondo music festival, an event that sees many famous artists performing every night during summer season. In the official site http://www.villaada.org/index.asp you’ll find the complete schedule of this year. Some of the most popular artists who will appear on the stage of Villa Ada music festival are: Giuliano Palma & The Bluebeaters, Almamegretta, Carmen Consoli. Tickets starting from 8 €.

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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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