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Month long Concert & Exhibitions to mark Italian unification
Monday, 22 August 2011 00:00
By Srimal Fernando
Italian unification “The Resurgence” was the political and social movement that agglomerated different states of the Italian peninsula into a single state of Italy in the 19th century. Italy is an old civilization but a young nation state. Reflections of the culture are only successful when it works both ways. 2011 has brought key milestones for the Italian Embassy, in Colombo .The commemoration of the unification of Italy took place this month with a series of activities to commemorate the glorious moments of the 150th anniversary of Italy’s unification. A fitting celebration of concert called Rousing sounds of Italian Baroque and two paintings exhibitions, ‘Imagine Italy’ and “Art and Landscape” were organized by the Embassy showcasing the past present and future of Italy in order to mark the anniversary of the country’s unification.
The inaugural ceremony to celebrate the unification of Italy was held at the Lionel Wendt on August 7 with a concert titled Rousing sounds of Italian Baroque. The orchestra comprised stringed and brass instruments, and the programme ranges from the 16th to the 20th centuries.
A paintings exhibition of the Italian Embassy ‘Imagine Italy’ was held at the Lionel Wendt theatre, Colombo from August 5 to 10 organized by the Embassy. The exhibition was inaugurated by H.E. Fabrizio Arpea the Ambassador of Italy, the Brush works of Twenty four young Sri Lankan artistes from all over the island were displayed at the exhibition. The Italian Embassy in Colombo gave a away prizes to those who were selected to take part in the exhibition. A calendar will be launched from the paintings that were sent to the exhibition. Italy is the home for the greatest number of World Heritage Sites in the world. On the occasion of the unification of Italy, the Embassy organized another exhibition, the photographs of Italian UNESCO world heritage sites, by the reputed Italian photographer Luca Capuano. The theme of the exhibition was called “Art and Landscape”, The Photographs in this exhibition offer a rare chance to look closely in to the Italian heritage. Italians possess and preserves the lion’s share of Western monumental and artistic heritage. It highlights the feature of Italian cultural identity. The exhibition was officially opened, at J D A Perera Gallery, Horton Place on Thursday August 18. The ten day exhibition will remain open for general public till August28h
The concerts and the two exhibitions organized by the Italian Embassy in Colombo was indeed an excellent way to support, encourage and inspire Sri Lankans to understand the Italian culture.
The concerts and the two exhibitions organized by the Italian Embassy in Colombo was indeed an excellent way to support, encourage and inspire Sri Lankans to understand the Italian culture.
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