Promoting the Language and Culture of Italy
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"Interrogatorio a Maria": Testori Readings
Sat, 29 May 2010 - - Bianca Bonino and her group of actors presented "Interrogatorio a Maria" by Giovanni Testori at the Chapel of Kincoppal in Rose Bay, with musical accompaniment on the newly restored Puget Organ by Pastór
de Lasala, organist of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

"Giganti Della Montagna" at the Chapel of Kincoppal
Fri, 29 May 2009 - - As part of the Sydney Italian Festival, La Dante Alighieri hosted the Readings from Pirandello's "Giganti Della Montagna" performed by I Carbonari della Commedia, at the Chapel of Kincoppal in Rose Bay.

Italian Dinner and Readings from Giovanni Boccaccio
Thu, 16 Oct 2008 - - The Dante Alighieri Society, in conjunction with l'Accademia Italiana della Cucina and 'Italian Week' (Settimana della lingua italiana nel
mondo) hosted a convivial Italian Dinner and Readings from Giovanni Boccaccio
performed by Bianca Bonino (I Carbonari della Commedia), on 16 October at
Il Buon Ricordo Restaurant in Paddington.

"Divina Commedia" at the Chapel of Kincoppal
Fri, 16 May 2008 - - The Dante Readings by I Carbonari della Commedia were held at the historic Chapel of Kincoppal in Rose Bay. Opera arias by Bellini, Donizetti and Verdi were performed on the Chapel's choir organ by Pastór de Lasala, Organist of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.

"Italia Infinita: Le isole" - Documentary by Folco Quilici
Fri, 12 Oct 2007 - - In conjunction with the Italian Language Week worldwide (La Settimana della Lingua Italiana nel mondo) , Dante Alighieri Sydney hosted a screening of the documentary "Italia Infinita: Le isole" by Folco Quilici. The Italian equivalent of David Attenborough or Jacques Cousteau, Folco Quilici started his career as a producer of documentaries on the relationship between man and the sea, and in the 70's his 16 films of Italy from the sky have gained notoriety all over the world.

"A Cena con Dante nell'Azzurro Paradiso" - The Gala of the Year
Thu, 25 Oct 2007 - - We've had many enthusiastic enquiries about our big Gala Night for 2007, so here are some details! As you can see from the invitation, the venue this year is the superb Point Piper Yacht Club, with a view to die for.... and we promise the show inside will be just as spectacular as the splendid panorama over Rose Bay! The theme of the evening is Il Paradiso, you and your friends might like to wear some shade of blue. We will start the evening with drinks and move on to the dining room where you will enjoy wonderful food and lovely Italian music. We are trying very hard to have as a special guest singer a young boy of Italian origin with a truly amazing voice in the tradition of the great Italian tenors - his name shall remain a secret for the time being, but we promise he will not disappoint. And of course, our very own Antonella will delight us with her splendid repertoire of famous songs. Then it is on again with the fun and games: there is going to be a lottery with lots of fantastic prizes, including Bulgari and Armani accessories, dinners for two at stylish Italian restaurants and much more. Furthermore, Emirates Airlines have offered a return ticket to Italy which will be auctioned. We look forward to seeing you all there, bring your friends!!!

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"Dante Alighieri" Literary Prize
The Dante Alighieri Society of Sydney, with the co-operation of the
Italian Institute of Culture, will host the 2007 Dante Alighieri Literary Prize
competition. We invite writers, students, members and friends of the Society
to submit short novels, stories or essays, in English or Italian, offering originality
in their subject matter and use of language. All works must be received by the
organising committee no later than 31 August 2007. A $30 admission fee applies.

<< Download THE 2007 DANTE LITERARY PRIZE REGULATIONS

XXVI Premio di cultura "Dante Alighieri"
"Carducci 100 anni dopo, un confronto tra il mondo classico e moderno"
is the theme of this year's "Dante Alighieri Cultural Prize" competition organised
by the Dante Alighieri Society of Rome. All Dante students in Italy and around the
world are welcome to submit their works in literature, art or photography. Your
material must be received by the Dante committee (piazza Firenze, 27 - 00186
Roma, Italy) by 31 May 2007. For more information, please see the regulations
below or visit the Dante Alighieri Society website.

<< Download THE XXVI DANTE CULTURAL PRIZE REGULATIONS

Romantic Music of Italy for Soprano and Organ
Thu, 1 March 2007 - - A recital by an acclaimed Italian duo, Raffaella
Benori, soprano, and Sergio de Pieri, organ, was held at the historic Christ
Church St Laurence in Sydney.

A guided Italian tour of the Giacometti Exhibition
Wed, 11 Oct - Sat, 14 Oct 2006 - - A distinguished art historian Barbara Bertini
presented two lectures on one of the greatest artists of the last century, Alberto
Giacometti, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales.

The 'Contrada' culture in Siena's history and life
Tue, 10 Oct 2006 - - Dr Luca Bonomi, President of Siena's Dante Alighieri Society,
gave a presentation on the most famous horse race in Italy - the magnificent
Palio di Siena, known locally as the Palio delle Contrade.

Concert by Marcello Abbado & Alessandra Farro
Thu, 21 Sep 2006 - - A unique free concert of antique violin sonates at the
Sydney Conservatorium of Music featured a renown pianist and composer
Marcello Abbado and young soloist Alessandra Farro. The extraordinary duo
performed works by Corelli, Veracini and Vivaldi .

"Uniti nella Lingua di Dante": IV National Congress "Dante Alighieri"
Sat, 9 & Sun, 10 Sep 2006 - - La Dante Sydney hosted the 4^th National
Congress of the Australian Societies "Dante Alighieri". The two-day
programme included the Roundtable on new ways of collaboration between
the regional Societies and joint development of cultural initiatives, presentations
by the leading Italian linguists, historians, journalists and politicians.

Lecture by Valerio Massimo Manfredi
Tue, 5 Sep 2006 - - The Italian Institute of Culture and the Society Dante
Alighieri of Sydney organised a public lecture of Valerio Manfredi, an Italian
archaeologist, historian, journalist and scriptwriter who led a number of
scientific expeditions at both Italian and Mediterranean archeological sites
and published more than 60 papers on the wonders of the ancient world.

Concert by pianist Mario Delli Ponti
Thu, 1 June 2006 - - The Dante Alighieri Society and the Italian Institute of
Culture in Sydney hosted a concert by outstanding Italian pianist Mario Delli Ponti,
who performed pieces by Brahms, Durante and Rossi and his own Variations on
a theme by Gustav Mahler.

"Autumn in Piemonte" by Manuela Darling
Tue, 4 Apr 2006 - - At a traditional Italian dinner organised by the 'Dante', traveller, linguist and renowned author of exotic cookbooks Manuela Darling shared some culinary secrets from her new book, 'Autumn in Piemonte' - a personal and gastronomic journey through northwest Italy.

"I venerdi della Dante"
Monthly seminars on figurative arts, cinema and other aspects of contemporary
Italian culture are held throughout the year and open to the general public.
Members of the "Dante" receive special discounts.

"Dante Alighieri" Literary Prize
The Dante Alighieri Society of Sydney, with the co-operation of the Italian
Institute of Culture, COMITES and Co.As.It., and under the patronage of the
Consul General of Italy, hosts an annual literary competition. We invite writers
to submit short novels, stories or essays, in English or Italian, offering originality
in their subject matter and use of language.

DANTE LITERARY PRIZE 2004-2005 JUDGING PANEL:
• Dott. Giorgio Anselmi, President Dante Alighieri Sydney
• Dott. Gianfranco Cresciani, PhD Honoris Causa, UNSW
• Dott. Maria Teresa Piccioli, PhD Linguistics
• Dott. Maria Cristina Mauceri, DottLett Genova, MA UNSW, PhD Usyd
 
The Dante Alighieri Society extends special thanks to SBS Radio for giving
generous air time to the competition and to the sponsors Qantas Airways Ltd.,
Co.As.It., COMITES NSW and Banca Nazionale del Lavoro for their continuous support. Our special thanks also go to La Fiamma for publishing the winning
works.