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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 2010

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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Ligabue Concert in Rome

lunedì, aprile 26th, 2010
Ligabue Concert in Rome

Ligabue Concert in Rome

Italian singer Ligabue is going to hold a concert tour next summer in Italy, and the first stage is going to be Rome the 9th of July. He will also sing in Florence the 13th, in Milan the 16th, in Padova the 20th, and in Messina the 24th.

Ligabue is perhaps the most beloved Italian rock musician and his concerts are always crowded with thousands of people of any age. This year a large audience is expected as well, since the official fanclub site declared that over 100.000 tickets have been sold so far, and some dates might be add to meet the request of his numerous fans.

The singer has recently celebrated his 50th birthday, and he boasts a twenty years-long career. He has been part of some different musical groups, but he reached success as a soloist. Among his most famous songs there are: “certe notti“, “niente paura“, “piccola stella senza cielo“, “le donne lo sanno” and many others collected in his best of album.

In May a new album will be distributed to the public, and Ligabue is going to present and promote it throughout his tour. “Un colpo all’anima” will be the first song broadcasted by radio, starting from the 16th of April.

The Concert in Rome is going to be held in the Olympic stadium, where the singer and his fans will certainly create a memorable and exciting atmosphere. We strongly recommend you not to miss the event!

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Rome Guide: Trastevere

lunedì, aprile 19th, 2010

Trastevere is a district in Rome situated on the west bank of the Tiber and south of the Vatican. Its distinctive aspect of a maze of narrow alleys makes it a very popular and appreciated area. In fact, its streets are made of the typical cobblestones, called sampietrini, which are being paved elsewhere in Rome, and now only remain in Trastevere.

The area hosts the John Cabot University, the American Academy in Rome and the Pratt Insitute, and that’s why it has a large population of American college students and expatriates.

Santa Maria in Trastevere and Santa Cecilia, located in the homonym squares, are among the most ancient churches in Rome, as well as beautiful sites you can’t really miss visiting when in Trastevere. The squares are the kind of place you enjoy just hanging around and watching people passing by, in day-time as much as at night. In fact, Trastevere is one of the most famed districts for nigth life in Rome, being rich in clubs, restaurants, cafés and pubs and it is mainly frequented by young people.

Another interesting site is the Isola Tiberina, a splendid little island, the only one in the Tiber river, that separates central Rome and Trastevere. Within the Isola there are an hospital, called Fatebenefratelli, a synagogue, and a restaurant. In summer, the Isola also hosts a film festival, many different stalls selling any kind of goods, and stands where you can buy a drink.

Finally, in the Trastevere district, there is the Janiculum hill, which offers a superb panoramic view of Rome, maybe the best in the city. Last but not least, there are many luxury apartments for rent in Trastevere wich could be the perfect solution for your holiday in Rome.

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Primo Maggio Festival

sabato, aprile 17th, 2010

The popular music festival of Primo Maggio, at its 21th edition this year, is going to be held in two weeks, and excitement is already sky-high.
Every year thousands of people from all over Italy come to attend the event, and enjoy the distinctive entertaining atmosphere. Piazza San Giovanni in Rome is the tradional location of the festival, where people begin to gather many hours before the event starts.
This year Sabrina Impacciatore, a famous Italian actress, is going to present the festival, which has as its artistic theme “the colour of words” taken from a famous poem by Eduardo De Filippo, “E pparole”.

An orchestra of about 70 components is going to play along with all the singers, among whom Carmen Consoli and Irene Grandi are the most eagerly anticipated. Other famous artists who are going to perform at the festival are: Vinicio Capossella, who is going to play a nonstop set of 40 minutes, Paolo Nutini, Roy Paci & Aretuska, Simone Cristicchi and many others.
The event is going to be broadcasted by Rai Tre from 4 p.m. to midnight.

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Thousands protest against Silvio Berlusconi

lunedì, marzo 15th, 2010
Protest against Berlusconi

Protest against Berlusconi

Many thousands of Italians have been taking part in a protest in Rome against the government of Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. The demonstrators, called out by the opposition, accused him of changing laws for his own benefit.

The protest organisers also called for employment, education and health to be at the centre of campaigning for this month’s regional elections.

A recent opinion poll showed only low levels of support for Mr Berlusconi. His People of Freedom party has seen its preparations for the regional elections on 28 and 29 March marred by problems over electoral lists. Italy’s top administrative court, the State Council, refused on Saturday to reinstate the ruling coalition’s candidates for the Lazio region, which includes Rome.

The government had passed an emergency decree to ensure its list was included, despite a People of Freedom official missing a deadline to submit the required documents to local electoral officials.

Mr Berlusconi has said the list was excluded as an attempt to damage his party, and that he only acts in the interests of Italian democracy.

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