Festival Italiano 2016

It rained and poured, but Festival Italiano went ahead, with Italian flair and with a big turnout! Thank you all for braving the weather and coming along, Grazie Auckland!

Festival Italiano Auckland Youtube Video

Youtube video of the Festival Italiano 2015

Filming and editing by Duncan Eastwood 

Music by Auckland Mandolinata Orchestra 

playing 'Maria Mari' by Eduardo Di Capua

Festival Italiano this Sunday in Auckland!

More party photos of the Italian Festival Season in Auckland

Opening of Tosca, 17 September 2015

Festival Italiano Gala at Non Solo Pizza, 15 September 2015

Festival Italiano Gala at Non Solo Pizza, 15 September 2015

Festival Italiano Gala at Non Solo Pizza, 15 September 2015

And some pics from Spy Magazine, New Zealand Herald (click on the link to see them)

The Italian Festival Season in Auckland starts today - 13 September

The first Italian event of the Season will be a special concert featuring visiting Swedish violinist and conductor Tobias Ringborg, here conducting New Zealand Opera’s production of Tosca.

Prelude to the Italian Festival Season in Auckland

Programme:

1. Pietro Mascagni (1863-1945):
Intermezzo and Easter Hymn from “Cavalleria Rusticana”

2. Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924)/Ernest Alder:
“La Bohème”: Trio for violin, flute and piano

3. Niccolò Paganini (1782-1840): Cantabile, Op. 17

4. Cesare Ciardi (1817-1877): Gran Concerto, Op. 129
Andante – Maestoso

5. Carlo Cammarota (1905-1990): Arioso e Fuga

6. Nino Rota (1911-1979): Trio for flute, violin and piano

Luca Manghi, flute

David Kelly, piano

and special guest Tobias Ringborg, violin

St Luke’s Church, 130 Renuera Road, Auckland

13 September 2015, 7:00pm

Tickets sold at the door $30 ($25 for Dante Members)

A light refreshment will be served after the concert.

 

Edited: photos from the party after the concert. Fantastico!

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