WHAT'S UP IN ROME
Exhibitions, performances, live music and cultural events aplenty... April in Rome offers extraordinary experiences for Romans and visitors alike.
EXHIBITIONS
10 Grandi Mostre. Sebastiano Del Piombo. Venezia 1485 - 1547
The show tracks Del Piombo's artistic development, from the warm colourful work of his beginnings to the darker atmospheres of the later period.
Where: Palazzo Venezia, via del Plebiscito, 118
When: Until 18 May
More Info: (0039) 0669994319
1800s. From Canova to the Fourth State
This is the first major exhibition dedicated to Italian 19th century painting, a century during which our country was conquering the rest of Europe with the likes of Verdi, Puccini, Rossini, but still wasn't considered to excel culturally.
The over 100 masterpieces to go on show at the Scuderie del Quirinale show how this century boasted a rich selection of interesting paintings. Artists such as Appiani, Palagi, Hayez and representatives of the Milanese Romantic School, the Macchiaioli (Fattori, Lega, Signorini) in Florence, the Vedutists of the Posillipo and Morelli School in Naples created works that were free of classical restrictions and who nourished themselves with ideas from the Risorgimento and Romanticism. These paintings showed everyday scenes and highlighted the existential unease of modern man
Where: Scuderie del Quirinale via XXIV Maggio, 16
When: Until 10 Jun
More Info: (0039) 0639967500
Renoir. Tradition and innovation
The city of Limoges gave birth to one of the greatest Impressionist artists, Pierre-Auguste Renoir.
The artist was a huge fan of music and profoundly smitten with female sensuality - female nudes were among his favourite subjects. His first significant experiences in the field of painting were had together with other talented artists Monet and Sisley, with whom he painted outdoors under the sky of Fointainebleau.
Approximately 150 creations on loan from Italian and international museums go on show and explore Renoir's human and artistic journey. These works are suffused with sun, light and colour; they are snapshots of intimate and tender moments, immersed in an atmospheric intensity
Where: Complesso del Vittoriano, via San Pietro in CarcereWhen: From 7 Mar to 29 Jun
Roman Victories
The bas-reliefs, bronzes, coins, sculptures and paintings on display aim to get the concept of 'Roman vistories' across to the public by telling us about the ceremonies and festivities surrounding the historic big battles.
The first section of the exhibition relates to victories and their development, from the Etruscan to the Hellenistic worlds; the second section shows images of illustrious victors and the illustrious defeated - among which Caesar, Pompeius and Octavian - and reproduces battle scenes. The last section is devoted to conquered peoples: the Greeks, the Judeans, the Dacians and the Barbarians
Where: Colosseo, piazza del Colosseo.
When:Until 4 Sep
More Info: (0039) Info 0639967700
FotoGrafia. Festival Internazionale di Roma
The cycle of "Lezioni romane" (Roman lessons) opens the seventh edition of this festival with talks by Josef Koudelka and Martin Parr.
The theme this year is "Vedere la normalità. La fotografia racconta il quotidiano" (Seeing normality. Photography recounts the everyday) and aims to underline how the seventh art reigns supreme as to the narrative potential of the everyday. There will be events, screenings, lectures, presentations and discussions looking at the work of Paolo Woods (presenting "Chinese safari"), Leonie Purchas and Gabriele Basilico.
A lot of space is devoted to photojournalism during this festival, reportages on Tokyo and Burma and the work of up-and-coming photographers in the newly opened Pavilion 9C venue in the Mattatoio.
Where:
Palazzo delle Esposizioni
via Nazionale, 194. Info 0639967500
Museo di Roma in Trastevere
piazza S. Egiidio, 1b. Info 060608
GNAM Galleria Nazionale d'Arte Moderna
viale delle Belle Arti, 131. Info 06322981
When: Until 25 May
Memories of the Past. The sculptures, ceramics and furnishings of the Grand Tour era
The 18th century was enamoured of classical art and placed it at the base of every modern artist's creativity.
The 150 works on show - including ceramic pieces, paintings, drawings and etchings - help us understand how much attention is given to antiquity. Visitors will be able to admire Luigi Valadier's Callipygian Venus and Apollo of Belvedere, or the figures of Laocoon, Castor and Pollux and Bacchus and Ariadne sculpted by Francesco and Luigi Righetti. Paintings, watercolours and etchings will illustrate the figurative and cultural environment of this period.
Among these the views of Rome by Panini are particularly worthy of mention.
Tue-sun h9-20. €4,50, reduced €2,50
Where: Musei Capitolini
Palazzo Caffarelli, piazza del Campidoglio. Info 060608
When: Until 8 Jun
The 15th century. The Renaissance of the Arts from Donatello to Perugino
Mantegna, Perugino, Piero della Francesca, Pinturicchio, Donatello, Michelangelo, Lippi are just some of the artists featured in an exhibition that does justice to the value of Rome's artistic output during the Renaissance.
The 170 works on show are on loan from prestigious international museums and are accompanied by a large panel illustrating life in the city in the 1500s and a 3D reconstruction of the Carafa Chapel of Santa Maria sopra Minerva Church created using the application of colour optical radar technology (usually used for spatial investigations) on an artistic monument.
Curated by Claudio Strinati and Marco Bussagli, with the coordination assistance of Grazia Bernardini.
Tue-wed and sat-sun h10-20; thu-fri h10-23. €9, reduced €7
Where: Museo del Corso
via del Corso, 320. Info 06916508451
When: Until 7 Sep
China 21st Century. Art between identity and transformation
China is examined by its contemporary artists:
Chen Chieh-Jen, Liu Xiaodong, Sun Yuan e Peng Yu, Wang Du, Wang Qingsong, Weng Fen and Yang Fudong. Each has his/her own style but all denounce the sort of modern society that alienates the individual.
Located somewhere between communism and capitalism, China is changing to the core of its genetic code at vertiginous speed. This is having an impact on the country's citizens.
The Chinese today live in a context of chaos, mass consumption, nihilism and hyper-realism and these works examine the modern lives of these people in an intimate and psychological dimension.
A series of film screenings entitled "New Chinese Cinema 1992-2007" curated by Marco Muller and readings with contemporary Chinese authors in "The new Chinese Literature" curated by Maria Rita Masci will take place alongside the exhibition.
Where: Palazzo delle Esposizioni
via del Corso, 320. Info 06916508451
When: Until 18 May
GALLERIA BORGHESE: CANOVA AND LA VENERE VINCITRICE IN ROME
The Galleria Borghese in Rome will house until the 3rd of February an exhibition completely dedicated to Antonio Canova and his masterpiece, the "Venere Vincitrice".
The second act in the "10 Great Exhibitions" series celebrates Antonio Canova 250 years after the date of his birth
Canova represents the apotheosis of Italian neoclassicism, an artistic period in which mythological subjects, political personalities and metaphysical themes were explHoursd
La Venere Vincitrice, work of whom the Galleria Borghese is most proud, is a marble sculpture commissioned to Canova by the Borghese family, with whom the artist had a long relationship, and it's not a simple sculptured portrait but it's a fine, elegant, careful celebration of the beautiful and the victory, it's a Paolina Bonaparte represented as a goddess.
The Gallery will house about 50 exhibitions coming from the museums of all over the world, and with this exposition is represented Canova's whole career and his creative process, paying attention in particular to the continuous elaboration of the Venus theme.
The Galleria Borghese will serve as the venue in which to admire over 50 paintings, drawings and clay models. 16 major marble sculptures are also on display and include some spectacular pieces, such as the "Three Graces", the "Sleeping Nymph", "Amor and Psyche", the "Naiad" and the complete series of "Amorini".
This exhibition wants to give to critics, art historians and simple fans the possibility to understand More deeply the greatest Geniuses of the art of '500 and '600 adding to the works of the Gallery sculptures and paintings coming from the best museums in the world.
The Galleria Borghese, indeed, houses artistic works too delicate to be moved or transferred and for this reason collective exhibitions in all the great museums of the world have suffered the lack of this works.
So to avoid this problem the Galleria Borghese has decided to promote this exhibition dedicated each time to a different artist, and during this period other works from all over the world will reach those kept in the Gallery.
"Antonio Canova and La Venere Vincitrice" are exposed at the Galleria Borghese in Rome until the 3rd of February.
This exhibition, in the celebrated Galleria Borghese, thus pays homage to the importance of Canova the artist, as well as his importance to the collection itself; Canova had tried to oppose the sale of the famous collection from Camillo Borghese to Napoleon for what that collection mean to him (Hermaphrodite's bed, for example, could well be seen as a model for the Paolina), and indeed, in recognition of his efforts, was employed in the recovery of Italian works as the Inspector of the Art collection of the Church.
Visit the offical site: www.canovaelavenerevincitrice.it
Giuseppe Gallo
A show dedicated to one of the major exponents of the "Nuova Scuola Romana", 
Giuseppe Callo is originally from the Cosentino region but is now living and working in the capital. Paintings and sculptures from this artist's beginnings to the present day, as well as works specially created by the artist for the MACRO venue, are on display.
When: From 17 Nov to Jan 2008
More Info: (OO39) 06671070400
Avish Khebrehzadeh
Khebrehzadeh was born in Tehran at the end of the 1970s and was trained as a painter at the Academy of Rome. She now lives between Washington and Italy. The MACRO has put on an exhibition in which we can admire many paintings made out of wood and plaster but also two very particular creations: video-animations projected on mega-drawings composed of resin, olive oil, ink and cartoons. The sweet music of the videos amalgamates with the delicateness of the drawings, and effectively recreates the atmosphere of the traditional fairytales Khebrehzadeh was told during her childhood...
Where: MACRO - Sale Panorama. Via Reggio Emilia, 54
When: From 17 Nov to Jan 2008
More Info: (0039) 06671070400
What:
Kan Yasuda. Touching time
Where: Mercati di Traiano, via IV Novembre, 94.
When:Until 13 Jan 2008
More Info: (0039) 0669780532
What:
Discovering Bernini the painter
21 paintings, ten drawings, one marble sculpture, a bust of Costanza Bonarelli from the Museo del Bargello, a massive cartoon and some canvases by Bernini have gone on show at the Palazzo Barberini. The exhibition is laid out in the following sequence: self-portraits, portraits and sacred paintings.
A further thematic subdivision centres on the nature of the artist's pictorial portraiture, or his delicate relationship with his patrons. Palazzo Barberini is once again hosting temporary artistic events and its launch show celebrates the architect who designed the spaces of Palazzo Barberini, bringing to light his pictorial talents.
via delle Quattro Fontane, 13.
When:Until 20 Jan 2008
More Info: 064824184
What:
The temple courtyard opens to the public
Where: Cortile del Tempio di Apollo in Circo, zona Circo Flaminio
When: -
More Info:060606
CONCERTS
CONCERTS FROM JANUARY TO MAY
- JOHN MCLAUGLIN 13 May 2008 Stazione Birra Roma
- Auditorium Parco della Musica
viale P. de Coubertin.
Info 0680241281 - 14 MAY
Paolo Fresu, Richard Galliano, Yan Lundgren in "Mare Nostrum" - 16 MAY
Fabrizio Bosso - 17 MAY
Sylvie Courvoisier Quintet - 18 MAY
Morcheeba "Dive Deep" - 20 MAY
Giovanni Guidi Quartet - Palalottomatica
piazzale dello Sport
Info 199128800 - 17 MAY
Jovanotti. Lorenzo Safari - 30 MAY
Michele Zarrillo - The Place
via Alberico II, 27/29.
Info 0668307137 - 19 and 20 MAY
Enrico Ruggeri
What:
"Outre" Theatre-Dance
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica, T. Studio e BArt. Viale P. de Coubertin
When: 8 and 9 Feb 2008
More Info: (0039) 0680241281
OPERA - CLASSICAL MUSIC - BALLET
What
Tosca
Piccola Lirica's edition of "Tosca" is a novelty that breaks all boundaries of operatic traditions. The Puccini classic is performed in a small theatre, with the main roles portrayed by emerging artists. The music is performed by a diminutive orchestra. Ninety minutes of art, during which melodrama and theatre meld within a set designed to take the viewer beyond the literal and into the symbolic. Tue-sat h20; sun h17,30
Where: Piccolo Lirico - Teatro Flaiano, via S. Stefano del Cacco, 15.When: Until 25 May 2008
More Info: (0039) 066796496
Website: www.piccolalirica.com/
Theatres Ambra Jovinelli e Piccolo Jovinelli - Argentina - Brancaccio - Dei Satiri - Della Cometa - Del Lido - Due - Eliseo e Piccolo Eliseo - Furio Camillo - Ghione - Manzoni - Olimpico - Palladium - Parioli - Quirino - Sala Umberto - Sistina - Valle - Vittoria
- Teatro Sistina
via Sistina, 129. Info 064200711
- GranTeatro
viale Tor di Quinto. Info spettacolo 0644258270
- Teatro Piccolo Eliseo
via Nazionale, 183. Info 0648872222 - Teatro Argentina, largo di Torre Argentina, 52. Info 06684000311
- Teatro Ambra Jovinelli
via G. Pepe, 43/47. Info 0644340262 - Teatro Olimpico,
piazza G. da Fabriano, 17. Info 063265991
Rome Philharmonic Academy
The Academy was created in 1821 and has been regaling Rome audiences with appointments, lessons, conferences, but above all music in all its forms, ever since. From modern to classical dance, from contemporary music to frontier rhythms and sounds, the offerings of the Accademia Filarmonica Romana are now justly famous. This music-loving association has a rich calendar of events in store for Rome's audiences this season
- Teatro Parioli via G. Borsi, 20. Info 068073040
- Teatro de' Servi
via del Mortaro, 22. Info 066795130 - Teatro Vittoria
piazza Santa Maria Liberatrice, 10. Info 065740170 - Teatro Brancaccio
via Merulana, 244. Info 0698264500 - Teatro Quirino
via delle Vergini, 7. Info 066794585 - Teatro Manzoni
via Monte Zebio, 14c. Info 063223634 - Teatro Sala Umberto
via della Mercede, 50. Info 066794753 - Teatro SaloneMargherita
via Due Macelli, 175. Info 066791439 - Teatro della Cometa
via del Teatro Marcello, 4. Info 066784380 - Teatro de' Satiri
Sala Grande. Via di Grottapinta, 18. Info 066871639 - Teatro Tor Bella Monaca
via Bruno Cirino (angolo tra viale Duilio Cambellotti e via di Tor Bella Monaca). Info 062010579
TEATRO DELL'0PERA
Teatro dell'Opera, piazza B. Gigli. Info 0648160255
From 20 to 29 May
The corsaire
This three-act ballet is taken from the poem of the same by Lord Byron and based on the libretto by Vernoy de Saint Georges and Joseph Mizilier. The Orchestra and Corps de Ballet of Rome's Teatro dell'Opera will work under the direction of conductor Peter Tiboris and the choreography is by Viatcheslav Khomyakov. Scenery and costumes are by Francesco Zito.21 and 22 May h20,30; 23 May h17; 24 May h18; 25 May h17; 27 and 28 May h20,30; 29 May h17
TEATRO NAZIONALE
Teatro Nazionale, via del Viminale. Info 06481601
From 15 to 21 May
Ulysses
Ulysses is both source of inspiration and the central protagonist of the ballet aimed at all age groups. This performance brings to life the rich and complex story of Ulysses and is directed by David Haughton. The cast is made up of Alla Goff, Manuela Boni, Federica Proietti, Emiliano Reggente and Nicola D'Eramo. Scenery: Michele Della Cioppa. Costumes: Anna Biagiotti. Choreography: Manuel Paruccini. Libretto: Rosa Stipo.
CULTURE
What:Cinema. International Film Festival of Rome
Where: Auditorium Parco della Musica, viale P. de Coubertin.
When: From 18 to 27 Oct
More Info: (0039) 06454683900
see our specila section on Rome Film Festival
What:
Mondi Animati. Animated Cartoon Festival
Where: Centro Culturale San Luigi di Francia, Largo Toniolo, 20/22
When: From 4 to 22 Oct
More Info: (0039) 066802606
SPORTS
What:
2007/08 football championships. The Roma-Lazio challenge
When: Until 18 May 2008
More Info: http://www.lega-calcio.it/
see our special section on Roma and Lazio Footbal Club
What:
Rugby Sei Nazioni
WhereStadio Flaminio, piazzale dello Stadio Flaminio
When: Feb-Mar
More info: http://www.federugby.it/
What:
Basketball championships
Where: Palalottomatica, piazzale dello Sport
When: Until 24 Apr 2008
More Info: www.legabasket.it
What:
Maratona di Roma
Where: Departure point, via dei Fori Imperiali (Colosseo).
When: 16 Mar 2008
More Info: (0039) 064065064
see our special section on the Marothon of Rome
