Music chat! Carmen Consoli: The Voice of Sicily speaking to the world
Feb 08 2025- Cultur-Italy Ezine
- Last Updated on 11 February 2025
- Monica Costa
Carmen Consoli is one of the most authentic and respected voices in Italian music, a singer-songwriter who has managed to maintain her artistic integrity without ever compromising. Her career, built on talent and consistency, continues to inspire generations of musicians and listeners.
On 7th February 2025, Carmen presented her new work, Terra ca nun senti, at the Britten Theatre within the prestigious Royal College of Music in London. This event was made possible thanks to the Consulate General of Italy in London, with the aim of promoting Italian culture around the world.
This article is available in Italian at the bottom of this page. – L’articolo è disponibile in italiano in fondo a questa pagina.
Christmas in London: A festive fruitcake of lights, markets and magic
Nov 05 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 31 October 2024
- Monica Costa
Spending Christmas in London is like biting into a slice of holiday cake – or, let’s say, a giant fruit-laden panettone. It’s bright, packed with ingredients, and has a few curious flavours that, somehow, just work. Here’s why London is one-of-a-kind at Christmas and deserves to be experienced in all its festive glory.
This article is available in Italian at the bottom of this page. – L’articolo è disponibile in italiano in fondo a questa pagina.
Exhibition review: Drawing the Italian Renaissance at Buckingham Palace
Oct 31 2024- Attractions
- Last Updated on 01 November 2024
- Monica Costa
If you’re passionate about Italian art, Drawing the Italian Renaissance at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace is a dream come true. Showcasing around 160 works by over 80 artists, including celebrated masters like Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo, Raphael, Titian, as well as talents from my hometown of Bologna like the Carracci brothers and Pellegrino Tibaldi, this exhibition offers the most expansive collection of Italian Renaissance drawings ever displayed in the UK.
The exhibition celebrates the period between 1450 and 1600, when artists reinvented drawing, transforming it from a mere workshop tool to an expressive art form. The Renaissance marked a shift in creativity, as artists began to explore and experiment with anatomy, perspective, and natural landscapes. This was a time when paper became more accessible, allowing artists to push boundaries, and when books – thanks to the advent of printing – helped spread artistic ideas across Europe.
This article is available in Italian at the bottom of this page. – L’articolo è disponibile in italiano in fondo a questa pagina.
