“Conspiracies, Intrigues, and Betrayals in the Italian Renaissance.” Featuring Arianna Capirossi and Giacomo Ventura (University of Bologna), in conversation with Dario Brancato (Concordia University).
The Italian Renaissance produced some of the greatest artistic and literary achievements in European history, but it was also shaped by conspiracies, betrayals, and bloody episodes vividly portrayed in novels, theatrical works, and more recently in television series such as The Borgias. In this conversation, the speakers will explore the darker side of the Renaissance, […]
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Quatuor Odos – Quatuor Al Fresco – Conservatoire de musique de Québec
As part of the INTERNATIONAL ROUTES: ARTS CREATING FUTURE project, the Conservatoire de musique de Québec is pleased to welcome a quartet of students from the prestigious Conservatorio Statale di Musica “Giuseppe Verdi” of Turin. On this occasion, the Quatuor Odos from Turin will share the stage with Québec’s Quatuor Al Fresco for a musical […]
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Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome in Italian and Canadian Comics: Different Perspectives, a Shared World
In recent years, the world of comics has shown a growing openness to inclusivity, giving space to the representation of diverse minorities, including multiethnic, LGBTQ+, and disability communities. However, works that directly and thoughtfully address themes such as autism and Asperger’s syndrome remain limited, and are often influenced by prejudice and negative stereotypes. In this […]
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Quatuor Odos – Chamber Music Concert
As part of the project “INTERNATIONAL ROUTES: ARTS CREATING FUTURE”, the Istituto Italiano di Cultura in Montréal is pleased to host a quartet of students from the prestigious Conservatorio Statale di Musica “Giuseppe Verdi” in Turin. On Tuesday, May 19th at 6:00 PM, you are warmly invited to attend a chamber music concert featuring these young […]
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Vittorio Forte in Concert
Guest of Triptyque Italia, Italian pianist Vittorio Forte, offers a solo recital! Vittorio Forte Forte is considered one of the leading pianists of the new Italian piano school. Known for his refined and eloquent style, he has forged his artistic career with curiosity and originality. Saturday May 16th, 2026 – 7pm Sainte-Hilda – espace sonore […]
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“Eau de Eau” by Max Papeschi and Arianna Bonucci
In an era where water scarcity is no longer a future threat but a reality already affecting millions of people, art has the duty to shake us, to strip us of our certainties, and to bridge the distance that, even symbolically, often arises between us and the world around us. This is precisely what Eau […]
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European Union Short Film Festival 2026
The 2026 European Union Short Film Festival expands across Canada. After more than a decade in Ottawa and a successful first edition in Montreal, the Festival is growing in 2026 with a multi-city edition presented in Ottawa, Montreal, Winnipeg, and Quebec City. The program features 27 short films from various European Union countries, presented over […]
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Canadiensis. Meeting the People Who Make a Country
What does Canada look like when approached not through headlines or statistics, but through direct encounters and lived experience? This illustrated talk grows out of a 75-day, 21,000-kilometre journey across the country, travelling from the Pacific to the Atlantic and back. Drawing on field notes, conversations, and a large body of visual documentation, Dr. Arianna […]
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“Respecting Languages and Linguistic Diversity. From Orality to Writing: Preserving, Transmitting, and Living Language” Fabio Scetti and Anna Maria Farabbi
A profound reflection on respect for languages and linguistic diversity in Italy, as well as within the context of the Italian community in Canada, will be at the heart of a talk exploring dialectal and neo-dialectal poetry as a space for expressive research and cultural reflection. Through the analysis of works by authors such as […]
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Giuseppe Guarrera, piano
Italian pianist Giuseppe Guarrera—who won five special awards and Second Prize at the 2017 Concours musical international de Montréal—alternates between Bach’s and Shostakovich’s Preludes and Fugues, composed 200 years apart. The second half offers a rare opportunity to hear Liszt’s set of two Faustian piano pieces in addition to Beethoven’s great “Les adieux” sonata. Thursday […]
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