La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind by Beppe Severgnini
The August meeting of the Italian Book Club in Mumbai will be dedicated to La Bella Figura: A Field Guide to the Italian Mind by Beppe Severgnini, an engaging and witty exploration of contemporary Italian culture and identity. Through personal anecdotes, history and everyday observations, Severgnini examines what la bella figura, the Italian concept of […]
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SOI Autumn 2026: Conductor Alessandro Bonato and violinist Francesca Dego with the Symphony Orchestra of India
Presented by the NCPA and the Symphony Orchestra of India, with the support of the Istituto Italiano di Cultura Mumbai, as part of the SOI Autumn 2026 Season, this programme brings together two outstanding Italian artists in an evening that spans the brilliance of Rossini, the lyricism of Beethoven and the wit and imagination of […]
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SOI Autumn 2026: Violinist Francesca Dego and pianist Francesca Leonardi in concert
The Italian Cultural Institute in Mumbai is pleased to support the violin and piano recital by Francesca Dego and Francesca Leonardi, part of the SOI Autumn 2026 season, presented by the National Centre for the Performing Arts (NCPA) and the Symphony Orchestra of India (SOI). Violinist Francesca Dego and pianist Francesca Leonardi have performed together […]
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From Beethoven to Respighi: Violinist Francesca Dego and pianist Francesca Leonardi in concert in Pune
The Italian Cultural Institute in Mumbai, in collaboration with the Poona Music Society, presents a violin and piano recital by Francesca Dego and Francesca Leonardi. Violinist Francesca Dego and pianist Francesca Leonardi have performed together for 22 years. The duo made their debut on the prestigious Deutsche Grammophon label with a recording of the complete […]
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