Summer 2024
Dear friends
In wishing you a buona estate wherever you may choose to be, we’d like to offer you a list of events, concerts, exhibitions, film festivals, and more that will take place around Italy or in Los Angeles in the months of May, June, July, and August. We hope they will pique your interest.
May
Italy
- Il Volo - Classical/pop music performance at Arena Verona (May 11 and other dates). (Official Website)
- Ravenna Festival - Ravenna (May 11th - July 9th) This festival features a variety of performances, including a concert conducted by Riccardo Muti on July 7th , "La Trilogia QATSI" by Philip Glass and Godfrey Reggio from June 21-23, and a performance by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Sir Simon Rattle on June 28. (Ravenna Festival Official Website)
- Opera di Roma 2024 Season and Caracalla Festival Rome (May -November ) https://www.operaroma.it/en
- Venice Biennale Arte 2024 - Venice ( April 20-November 24)The international Exhibition is on display in the Central Pavilion at Giardini and at the Arsenale, divided into two distinct sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo and Nucleo Storico. The Exhibition also includes 86 National Participations in the historic Pavilions at the Giardini, at the Arsenale and in the city centre of Venice. Four countries participate for the first time at the Biennale Arte: Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, and United Republic of Tanzania. www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024
- William De Kooning L’Italia - Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, ( April 17 -September 15 ) https://www.gallerieaccademia.it/willem-de-kooning-e-litalia
- Tony Craig . The Glass Shapes, Venice ( April 18 - September 1) Negozio Olivetti in Piazza San Marco https://fondoambiente.it/il-fai/beni/tony-cragg-le-forme-del-vetro
- Anselm Kiefer - Fallen Angeles -Palazzo Strozzi Firenze -(March 22-July 21) www.palazzostrozzi.org
- Miro. The Joy of Color- Catania, Sicily. The anthology (from 20 January to 7 July 2024, Palazzo della Cultura in Catania ) offers around a hundred works that cover a time span of around sixty years with paintings, sculptures and ceramics, as well as a large series of graphic works, books and documents from private Italian collections and French galleries. https://www.ticketone.it/event/miro-la-gioia-del-colore-palazzo-platamone-o-palazzo-della-cultura-17838493/
- HALL -ELISA MARIA BOGLINO DA COPENAGHEN A ROMA - Pescara- Museo Imago ( April27 -July 28) https://imagomuseum.it
- International Book Fair - Turin hosts this significant cultural and literary event with numerous activities and international guests (May 9-13) www.salonelibro.it
- Infiorata di Noto - A spectacular flower festival in Noto, Sicily, where streets are adorned with intricate floral art (mid-May) . https://www.infioratadinoto.it
Los Angeles Area
- Turandot by Giacomo Puccini: from May 18 to June 8, 2024. More details: LA Opera - Turandot
- Puccini: His Life, His Music, His Legacy at the Italian Cultural Institute of Los Angeles - A lecture and performance event celebrating Giacomo Puccini, commemorating 100 years since his passing (Italian Cultural Institute Los Angeles).
- Alessandro Martire Live in Los Angeles - Renowned Italian pianist and composer Alessandro Martire performs at the Zipper Concert Hall on May 10, 2024, offering an evening of modern classical music. www.colburnschool.edu www.alessandromartire.com Tickets https://www.eventbrite.com/e/alessandro-martire-live-in-los-angeles-tickets-602808304867?aff=odcleoeventsincollection
- MadreTerra Wine Dinner - Join the celebration of Sicilian wines at La Puglia in Santa Monica on May 15, 2024. This event will feature a selection of wines from Planeta Winery, guided by Piero Selvaggio (Home - La Puglia)
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June
Italy
- Lucca Summer Festival - Lucca, with Eric Clapton (June 2). (Official Website)
- Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band - Rock concert at San Siro, Milan (June dates, tickets available in May). (Official Website)
- Firenze Rocks - A major rock music festival in Florence, hosting international bands and artists.June 13-15 (Official Website)
- Ravenna Festival - Ravenna ( May 11th -July9th ) This festival features a variety of performances, including a concert conducted by Riccardo Muti on July 7th , "La Trilogia QATSI" by Philip Glass and Godfrey Reggio from June 21-23, and a performance by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Sir Simon Rattle on June 28. (Ravenna Festival Official Website)
- Opera di Roma 2024 Season and Caracalla Festival Rome (May -November ) https://www.operaroma.it/en
- Verona Opera Festival - Verona (Starts June 7). (Official Website)
- Umbria Jazz Festival - Perugia and other locations (July 12-21). (Official Website)
- Bologna Film Festival IL CINEMA RITROVATO- Bologna June 22-24 www.festivalilcinemaritrovato.it
- Rome Chamber Music Festival - Rome (Starts June 17th till June20th) Each June, the Festival presents distinct programs of masterworks performed by world-renowned artists and aspiring young artists.Dedicated to nurturing new talent, the Rome Chamber Music Festival invites a select number of music students from the McDuffie Center for Strings at Mercer University and young artists from across the globe to participate in its young artist program. www.romechamberfestival.org
- Venice Biennale Arte 2024 - Venice ( April 20-November 24)The international Exhibition is on display in the Central Pavilion at Giardini and at the Arsenale, divided into two distinct sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo and Nucleo Storico. The Exhibition also includes 86 National Participations in the historic Pavilions at the Giardini, at the Arsenale and in the city centre of Venice. Four countries participate for the first time at the Biennale Arte: Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, and United Republic of Tanzania. https://www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024
- William De Kooning L’Italia - Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, ( April 17 -September 15 ) https://www.gallerieaccademia.it/willem-de-kooning-e-litalia
- Tony Craig . The Glass Shapes, Venice ( April 18 - September 1)Negozio Olivetti in Piazza San Marco https://fondoambiente.it/il-fai/beni/tony-cragg-le-forme-del-vetro
- Miro. The Joy of Color- Catania, Sicily . The anthology (from 20 January to 7 July 2024, Palazzo della Cultura in Catania ) offers around a hundred works that cover a time span of around sixty years with paintings, sculptures and ceramics, as well as a large series of graphic works, books and documents from private Italian collections and French galleries. https://www.ticketone.it/event/miro-la-gioia-del-colore-palazzo-platamone-o-palazzo-della-cultura-17838493/
- Anselm Kiefer- Fallen Angeles -Palazzo Strozzi Firenze -(March 22-July 21) www.palazzostrozzi.org
- HALL -ELISA MARIA BOGLINO DA COPENAGHEN A ROMA - Pescara- Museo Imago ( April27 -July 28) https://imagomuseum.it
- Taormina Filmfestival - Taormina - (13-19 July) Part of the broader Taormina Arte, this prestigious film festival takes place in the ancient Greek Theatre, showcasing international films and includes other cultural events like theater and dance performances.
- "Abbiamo Tutto, manca il resto” in Favara Sicily - June 21-22 - a cultural festival on the beauty and contradictions of Sicily. https://www.abbiamotutto-mancailresto.com/
Los Angeles Area
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July
Italy
- Umbria Jazz Festival - Scheduled from July 12 to July 21, this festival is known for its vibrant blend of jazz performances by both established and emerging artists. It's held in various locations throughout Perugia. (Official Website)
- Lucca Summer Festival - Known for hosting major international artists, this festival offers an engaging lineup with performances throughout the month. (Official Website)
- Verona Opera Festival - Continuing from June, this festival runs until early September. (Official Website)
- Puccini Festival - Starting in mid-July and running until September , this festival takes place in Torre del Lago, Tuscany, celebrating the works of the renowned composer Giacomo Puccini. (Official Website)
- Ravello Festival - Known for its spectacular setting on the Amalfi Coast, this festival hosts a series of concerts including classical music, jazz, and dance performances throughout July. (Official Website)
- Spoleto Festival dei Due Mondi - Starting on June 28, this festival in Spoleto blends music, theater, and dance in a celebration of artistic excellence, drawing both national and international attention. (Official Website)
- Rossini Opera Festival - Pesaro - February 24th to November 16th www.rossinioperafestival.it
- Ravenna Festival - Ravenna ( May 11th -July9th ) This festival features a variety of performances, including a concert conducted by Riccardo Muti on July 7th , "La Trilogia QATSI" by Philip Glass and Godfrey Reggio from June 21-23, and a performance by the Chamber Orchestra of Europe under Sir Simon Rattle on June 28. (Ravenna Festival Official Website)
- Roma Summer Fest - A diverse music festival at Auditorium Parco della Musica, Rome (starts July, but tickets available from May). (Official Website)
- Venice Biennale Arte 2024 - Venice ( April 20-November 24)The international Exhibition is on display in the Central Pavilion at Giardini and at the Arsenale, divided into two distinct sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo and Nucleo Storico. The Exhibition also includes 86 National Participations in the historic Pavilions at the Giardini, at the Arsenale and in the city centre of Venice. Four countries participate for the first time at the Biennale Arte: Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, and United Republic of Tanzania. www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024
- William De Kooning L’Italia - Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, ( April 17 -September 15 ) https://www.gallerieaccademia.it/willem-de-kooning-e-litalia
- Tony Craig . The Glass Shapes, Venice ( April 18 - September 1)Negozio Olivetti in Piazza San Marco https://fondoambiente.it/il-fai/beni/tony-cragg-le-forme-del-vetro
- Miro. The Joy of Color- Catania, Sicily . The anthology (from 20 January to 7 July 2024, Palazzo della Cultura in Catania ) offers around a hundred works that cover a time span of around sixty years with paintings, sculptures and ceramics, as well as a large series of graphic works, books and documents from private Italian collections and French galleries. https://www.ticketone.it/event/miro-la-gioia-del-colore-palazzo-platamone-o-palazzo-della-cultura-17838493/
- Anselm Kiefer- Fallen Angeles -Palazzo Strozzi Firenze -(March 22-July 21) www.palazzostrozzi.org
- HALL -ELISA MARIA BOGLINO DA COPENAGHEN A ROMA - Pescara- Museo Imago ( April27 -July 28) https://imagomuseum.it
- Palio di Siena . Siena, Tuscany . ( July 2) A historic race that takes place over the city of Siena , filled with pageantry and competition.
Los Angeles Area
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August
Italy
- Opera di Roma 2024 Season and Caracalla Festival - Rome ( May - November) https://www.operaroma.it/en
- Viva Vivaldi: The Four Seasons - August 28th - Arena di Verona www.arena.it A world premiere to celebrate the 300th anniversary of Vivaldi's The Four Seasons. Arena di Verona presents an immersive experience combining classical music and technology, directed by Marco Balich, with Giovanni Andrea Zanon on violin.
- Venice Biennale Arte 2024 - Venice ( April 20-November 24)The international Exhibition is on display in the Central Pavilion at Giardini and at the Arsenale, divided into two distinct sections: Nucleo Contemporaneo and Nucleo Storico. The Exhibition also includes 86 National Participations in the historic Pavilions at the Giardini, at the Arsenale and in the city centre of Venice. Four countries participate for the first time at the Biennale Arte: Republic of Benin, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Timor Leste, and United Republic of Tanzania. www.labiennale.org/en/art/2024
- Tony Craig . The Glass Shapes, Venice ( April 18 - September 1) Negozio Olivetti in Piazza San Marco https://fondoambiente.it/il-fai/beni/tony-cragg-le-forme-del-vetro
- William De Kooning L’Italia - Gallerie dell'Accademia, Venice, ( April 17 -September 15 ) https://www.gallerieaccademia.it/willem-de-kooning-e-litalia
- Miro. The Joy of Color- Catania, Sicily . The anthology (from 20 January to 7 July 2024, Palazzo della Cultura in Catania ) offers around a hundred works that cover a time span of around sixty years with paintings, sculptures and ceramics, as well as a large series of graphic works, books and documents from private Italian collections and French galleries. https://www.ticketone.it/event/miro-la-gioia-del-colore-palazzo-platamone-o-palazzo-della-cultura-17838493/
- Anselm Kiefer- Fallen Angeles -Palazzo Strozzi Firenze -(March 22-July 21) www.palazzostrozzi.org
- The CLAP Museum - (Comics · Lab · Art · Pescara) is an exhibition center in Pescara entirely dedicated to comics. The structure, of original contemporary architecture, was purchased and redeveloped by the Pescarabruzzo Foundation. The result of this vision is a modern and functional structure, capable of hosting numerous exhibitions and activities related to the world of the ninth art.The CLAP is arranged on four levels and offers one of the largest Italian collections on the comic genius Andrea Pazienza . The exhibition rooms have been designed to host permanent and temporary exhibitions, allowing visitors to completely immerse themselves in the world of comics and appreciate the different artistic expressions of the sector. www.clapmuseum.it
Los Angeles Area
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