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2008 gives way to the beginning of the Melbourne Italian Festival, an event unique in its concept, spirit and criteria, embracing all aspects of the performing and figurative arts. The Melbourne Italian Festival opens a period of great growth and innovation steeped primarily in one part of our society; it also opens an era of new activities that will set out to encompass most facets of Australian life and at the same time trying to relate to the origins of the people of Australia and always looking forward to the future.
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OFFICIAL OPENING - AUSTRALIAN PREMIERE – La Fenice Thursday 22nd May

PREMIO MIF- MIF International Piano Competition (Concert date to be confirmed)

CLASSICAL CONCERT - Andrea Padova in Concert Wednesday 28th May

CINEMA - WORLD PREMIERE - Homage to Michelangelo Antonioni Opening Night Friday 23rd May then 23rd-29th May

FILM SCREENINGS - From the Resurgence to the Italian Constitution – Dal Risorgimento alla Costituzione 1,3,8th June

ITALIAN CONNECTION RALLY- Mille Miglia da Sydney A Melbourne 23-25th May

CALCIO - Juventus A Melbourne 26-30th May

EXHIBITION - Hands & Heart, Stitches of Love June 1-8

THEATRE - Luigi Pirandello’s – Six Characters in Search of an Author 12,13,14 & 19,20,21 June

LITERARY - Notes on the Refrigerator - A presentation by Maestro Andrea Padova Tuesday 27th May

SKIN SURFACES AND SHADOWS - Limited Edition Artist Book by Tommaso Durante Thursday 29th May

POETRY BOOK LAUNCH - The Work is Still to be Done by Chris Wallace-Crabbe Thursday 5th June

LE PIAZZE DI MELBOURNE 1,7,8th June

DINNER - 62nd Republic Celebration and 60th Anniversary of the Italian Constitution Saturday 31st May




Pirelli Tyres Australia


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