Istituto Italiano di Cultura

Concert by the duo Luca Zennaro (electric guitar) & Michelangelo Scandroglio (double bass).With the duo Luca Zennaro – Michelangelo Scandoglio, two of the most promising voices in European jazz have joined forces. The two musicians present a sound that blends jazz, folk, and contemporary music. The project, so to speak, originated between the terraces of Venice and the streets of Florence and is characterized by its lack of a rhythm section. This allows the two musicians to explore new sonic effects and colors. In doing so, they enter into an intense dialogue and highlight their strong shared artistic identity. The repertoire includes original pieces composed specifically for this ensemble, as well as reinterpretations of famous works of Italian music. The program ranges from Puccini to traditional songs from the Maremma region, to the iconic soundtracks of Ennio Morricone. "Cinema Italia" thus becomes a place of encounter between past and future, offering the audience a musical journey between nostalgia and innovation.

Animated readings in Italian for children, by Silvia Ferioli and Francesca Parenti, for kids between 0 and 3 years oldOnce a month, storytellers Silvia Ferioli and Francesca Parenti come to the institute with their story suitcase. Filastrocche in valigia - Rhymes in a suitcase is intended for toddlers up to three years old, to support immersive learning of the Italian language from an early age. In addition, parents have the opportunity for exchange of experiences and information, and children's bibliographies as well as guides on bilingualism can be consulted. The reading for 0-3 year olds lasts from 3:30 PM – 4:30 PM. After the minis, the program continues for the slightly older ones. With a selection of illustrated children's books, either written by Italian authors or translated into Italian, with dramatic readings, Kamishibai storytelling theater, and other reading techniques, Silvia and Francesca present adventurous, dark, entertaining, and funny stories in Italian to the children. Afterwards, something great will be crafted together. The reading for 3-7 year olds runs from 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM.

Do you love books? Looking for new inspiration? Have you discovered a book you'd like to discuss? All interested Italian and German bookworms are invited to the literary meeting "Caffè letterario" at the Istituto. Depending on preference, discussions will be held in German or Italian about an Italian book chosen together beforehand.The September meeting will focus on Claudia Durastanti's novel "Missitalia", published in Italian in 2024 by La nave di Teseo, and in German under the same title by Zsolnay.At the October Caffè letterario, we will discuss the novel "Bambino" by Marco Balzano. It was published in Italy in 2024 by La nave di Teseo, and in Germany under the same title by Diogenes Verlag.The November meeting will discuss the novel "Il duca" by Matteo Melchiorre, published in 2022 by Giulio Einaudi editore. In German, it was published under the title "Der letzte Cimamonte" by Atlantis Verlag.

Fulvio Nicolosi plays J.S. Bach, Beethoven, Clementi, Rossini, and Medtner > The Italian pianist Fulvio Nicolosi (*2003 in Catania) comes from a musical family and began playing the piano at age 12 with Carmela Anastasio. At 16, he moved to the Conservatorio Vincenzo Bellini to study with Epifanio Comis and graduated in 2022 with top honors. Subsequently, he studied for his Master's degree at the Conservatorio Morlacchi in Perugia with Massimo Spada. Masterclasses with Beatrice Rana, Bruno Canino, Lilya Zilberstein, and Norma Fisher shaped his development. He is currently studying at the Accademia Internazionale del Pianoforte on Lake Como with William Grant Naboré. > Nicolosi has won prizes at national and international competitions and performs in Italy as a soloist and chamber musician, including with the Quartetto Katanè and his brother, the cellist Giulio Nicolosi. In 2023, he debuted with Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 20 (D minor, KV 466) and the Camerata Polifonica Siciliana. His versatile repertoire allows for demanding concert programs, for which he is supported by the international foundation The Keyboard Charitable Trust (London).

Talk with Kim A. Nicoli, Gabriele Capasso, and Davide Piacentini (Italian with simultaneous translation into German).An algorithm answers a question. Another writes a novel. A third plans, decides, and acts in the real world. But what's really behind these machines that seem to think? Artificial intelligence is not magic. It's a complex game of data, mathematical models, and computing power. A game that is changing the way we work, drive innovation, and make decisions.In this conversation, Kim A. Nicoli, Gabriele Capasso, and Davide Piacentini explore how machines learn and why some AI systems "think" better than others. We illuminate the promises of AI – creativity, automation, scientific discoveries – as well as its limitations: errors, hallucinations, and risks. A look into the future shows AI not just as a tool, but as a partner for innovation and the world of work. Furthermore, we examine its role in start-ups and along the food chain – from production to new data-driven business models. A journey into the "mind" of machines, to understand them before they dictate the game.The event is organized in collaboration with IPN-Italian Professional Network