WHAT'S
ON THIS WEEK 28
April
- 1 May 2011
CLASSICAL
MUSIC
Tonight at 20:30 "I
solisti Veneti" (the Venetian soloists) with Uto Ughi, directed by Claudio
Scimone at the Verdi Theatre, music by Rossini, Bottesini, Chopin,
Pasculli,
Pugnani, Bach and Sarasate. Ticket euro 16.
Miramare Castle Concert on Sunday 1 May in the Throne Room at 17:00. "Canti d'amore e di mistero" (Songs of love and mystery) with Ljuba (vocal) and Attilio Bergamelli (piano). The concert is organized by the Associazione Arte & Musica. No booking is required but you must be there well in advance in order to find a seat! The concert is free; you must only pay the regular entrance to the Castle (euro 6).
Trieste Verdi Theatre: "Francesca
da Rimini" ongoing until 30 April, music by Riccardo Zandonai, directed
by
Julian Kovatchev. There
is a 50% reduction on tickets purchased "last minute" (one hour
before the show) for all performances (except for the first
performance) directly
at the Verdi's ticket office. For more info on program
and tickets, check:
http://www.teatroverdi-trieste.com or
call: 800 090373 / 040 6722111
GUIDED
TOURS
ART
EXHIBITIONS
"150 anni d'arte da Fattori a Fontana". On the occasion of the celebrations of the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy, 120 works of famous Italian artists form the 19th and 20th centuries are exhibited at the "Scuderie di Miramare" (ex-horse stables of the Miramare Castle - before the Main Entrance on the right). The exhibition is ongoing until 28 August. Open 10:00 - 19:00 (closed on Mondays). Ticket euro 8. Check: http://www.tadinoartecontemporanea.com
On the occasion of the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy, visit the exhibition at the Revoltella Museum: "Arte e Nazione. Dagli Induno a Fattori" (Art and Nation. From the Indunos to Fattori). A collection of works, prints and precious books covering the social, cultural life and history of the struggle for the unification of Italy whch comes from the Museum's own collections and exhibited in the historical apartments of Baron Revoltella. It is interesting to note that Trieste was part of the Austrian Empire and that the Baron had actively sided with the Austrians in 1859 because of his numerous financial and commercial connections with the Austrian Empire. The museum is located in via Diaz 27 (take bus 8). You may also visit its Modern Art Gallery. There is a free guided tour every Sunday at 11:00. Visiting time: 10:00 - 18:00 (closed on Tuesdays).
"Trieste Liberty. Costruire e abitare l'alba del '900", (Trieste Liberty, urban architecture 1900 - 1914) at the Salone degli Incanti - ex Pescheria in Riva Sauro 1. Bus 8.This is an exhibition with beautiful shots of Trieste's buildings, architectural projects and designs during the Liberty period here, highlighting the works of famous local and national architects such as Max Fabiani, Josip Costaperaria, Giuseppe Sommaruga, Giorgio Zaninovich, Romeo Depaoli, Giacomo Zammatio and others. Entrance ticket euro 3 (free for children and teens up to 14). The exhibition is open Mon - Sun 10:00 - 20:00 until 19 June.
Solo exhibition by Pino Callea, "Questione di Pelle" ongoing until 11 May. Interesting works of art made of different materials assembled in a "collage style", at the Sala Comunale d'Arte in Piazza Unità 4.
ENTERTAINMENT
Cristian Prommer Drumlesson Live on Sat 30 April at 21:30 at the Miela Theatre in Piazza Duca degli Abruzzi, organized by the Circolo Controtempo, entrance ticket euro 15. Check: http://www.controtempo.org and http://www.miela.it
"PerBacco Nait" Tonight at 22:00 Andro Merku' entertains his audience with his special guest, comedian Flavio Furian at the Café Rossetti in Largo Giorgio Gaber, same building as the Rossetti Theatre (viale XX Settembre). Tel 040 5700566, for table booking: cell phone 348 7396445
Tango Workshop on Friday 29 April starting at 15:30: An introduction to Tango and Argentinian Folk dance at the Paradiso Dance Club and at 21:30 Milonga open to beginners and professionals. Entrance ticket euro 10. The money collected will be donated to charity organizations. For more info check http://www.scuoladiballoarianna.it
Art workshop for Children
at the Revoltella Museum in Via Diaz on Sunday 1 May:
You must book by calling 040 6754350 or send an e-mail to biglietteria@comune.trieste.it . The number is limited to 12. Participation and entrance to museum is 4,50/child.
1 May Festival at the Campo Sportivo in Borgo
Grotta (bus
42) with kiosks and grills (you can bring your own picnic) starting at
12:30
and live music in the open air (Free) with live bands from Trieste
starting at
16:30. The event is organized by the Associazione Altramusica. Check
info
http://www.radiofragola.com.
OUTSIDE TRIESTE
Visit the Butterfly House in Bordano, "Casa
delle
Farfalle"! See the "Amazzonia Blu" or "Morpho"
butterflies ongoing until 1 May with hundreds flying over your head in
the
greenhouses! Entrance ticket euro 7 for adults (children aged 4 - 12,
euro 5).
Best way is to go by car (motorway to Udine, exit Gemona - Osoppo then
follow
road signs to Bordano). Opening times April and May 9:30- 12:00 /14:00
- 17:30,
tel: 0432 988135. Bordano has around 50.000 visitors each year. Check:
http://www.mauroarc.it/casafarfalle/
New exhibition in Brescia: "Matisse - La
seduzione di
Michelangelo" ongoing until 12 June at the Museo di
Santa Giulia with a collection 180 works by Matisse. Mon - Thurs 9:00
-20:00 /
Fri - Sat 9:00 - 21:00 and Sun 9:00 - 20:00. Ticket euro 14. Info at
800
775083.
http://www.matissebrescia.it
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