MUSIC
GREAT PERFORMERS “HERREWEGHE & ORCHESTER DES CHAMPS-ELYSÉES“
Philippe Herreweghe and his Orchester des Champs-Elysées perform Haydn’s Concerto No. 1 in C Major for cello and orchestra, accompanied by Danish cellist Andreas Brantelid, and Beethoven’s “Eroica” Symphony No. 3. Teatro Auditorium Manzoni, via Dè Monari, 1/2, 8:30 p.m., admission 19-59 euros
Alan Sorrenti
The legend of Italian music Alan Sorrenti, accompanied by his “Band Exotica”, finally live to present his latest album “Beyond the safe zone”. Locomotiv Club Bologna, via Sebastiano Serlio, 2/25, 9:30 p.m., admission 18 euros
SYMPHONIC ABBA. ROYAL TRIBUTE SHOW
With the symphonic concert “Abba Symphonic. Real Tribute Show“ celebrates the 50th birthday of Abba, the legendary Swedish band that wrote some of the most significant pages in the history of pop music of all time. Europauditorium Theatre, Plaza Constitución 4, 9 pm, admission €39.10-56.35
RAPHAELLA! TRIBUTE TO CARRÀ
A musical show that brings to the stage the notes of the most famous songs of the great Raffaella Carrà. Giving body and voice to the Carrà legend will be Beatrice Baldaccini, one of the undisputed female leads of the Italian musical. Duse Theater, via Cartoleria 42, 9pm, entrance 11pm-34.50 euros
BRAND CUNNINGHAM
Solo exhibition by Mark Cunningham, leader of MARS, one of the most important groups of the No New York movement. Frida in the Park, Parque Montagnola, via Irnerio, 2/3, 8:30 p.m., free admission
BOLOGNA BRIDGE BAND
The Bologna Bridge Band is a marching band drawing on the rich musical tradition of New Orleans jazz, enriched with a healthy dose of funk and hip-hop. Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita, via Castiglione 134, 9:30 p.m., free admission
THE MOONSHINERS
Jazz evening with Federico Califano (alto sax), Canio Coscia (tenor sax), Saverio Zura (guitar), Filippo Galbiati (piano), Andrea Esperti (double bass) and Tommaso Stanghellini (drums). Cantina Bentivoglio, via Mascarella 4/b, 10pm, info 051265416
GROOVE CITY
Tonight at Bravo Caffè the music of Groove City together with Daria Biancardi. Bravo Caffè, via Mascarella 1, info 051266112 – 3335973089
A VÅU?, A GUITAR, A DIALÀTT…
The Mazzacorati Theater offers a series of free concerts and events for May: today “Una våu?, una chitâra, un dialàtt…”. Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, via Toscana 19, 8:30 p.m., ticket with optional donation, info
SING IN SAN LUCA
First edition of the magazine “In Canto a San Luca“. Mixed voice choirs from the Bologna area will perform songs from classical and popular tradition. Sanctuary of the Blessed Virgin of San Luca, via di San Luca 3, 8:30 p.m., admission with free donation
THEATERS
KUBIC’S DREAM
World premiere of “El sueño de Kubic” by Cristiana Palandri, winner of the International Call for Artists of the Urban Opera Festival. DAMSLab Theatre, Piazzetta Pier Paolo Pasolini 5/b, 9 pm, free admission with mandatory reservation damslab.unibo.it.
LOMBARDI “CÉLESTINE’S INTIMATE DIARY“
Today “Célestine’s Intimate Diary” by and with Giovanna Lombardi is presented, loosely based on the novel “Journal d’une femme de chambre” by Octave Mirbeau and a stage adaptation by Mario Moretti. Teatro del Navile, via Marescalchi 2/B, 9 p.m., admission 10 euros, prior reservation and registration
EVENTS
JOURNEY TO THE UNKNOWN: LUCIO SAFFARO BETWEEN ART AND SCIENCE
The exhibition “Journey to the unknown. Lucio Saffaro between art and science”, which will allow you to discover the art of Lucio Saffaro, a painter, writer, poet and mathematician who established himself as one of the most original figures of Italian culture in the second half of the 20th century. Fava Palace, via Manzoni 2, entry 6 euros
CAROLI “LUCIO SAFFARO BETWEEN ART AND SCIENCE“
On the occasion of the opening of the exhibition “Journey to the unknown. Lucio Saffaro between art and science“ there will be a meeting with the art historian Flavio Caroli who will talk about the charm and complexity of this artist and scientist. Library of San Giorgio in Poggiale, via Nazario Sauro 20/2, 6 pm, free admission
THE DANCE OF THE HANDS
Within the framework of the Portici Festival in Bologna – Heritage meets creativity, opening of the exhibition “The dance of the hands. Art, culture, uniqueness: lace, universal heritage“. Medieval Civic Museum, via Manzoni 4, 2 pm, free admission
DATA IS A RELATIONSHIP, NOT A PROPERTY
Last day to visit the exhibition “Data is a relationship, not a property”, presented in 2021 by the Platform Austria Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale. DumBO, via Casarini 19, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., free admission
FOLKLORE, MEMORY AND CONTEMPORARY MUSIC
The review continues “The music that goes around. Listening experiences, musicians’ stories and musical worlds”. Today the meeting entitled “E Sôna. Folklore, memory and contemporary music“ Listening experience with Enrico Malatesta, in collaboration with the Ethnographic Museum of Uses and Customs of the People of Romagna. International Museum and Music Library, Strada Maggiore 34, 6 pm, free admission
BASSANI “A CITY OF THE PLAIN“
Presentation of the new edition of “A city of the plains” (1940), the first book by Giorgio Bassani. Speakers include the volume’s curator Angela Siciliano and Marcello Azzi. Libri Liberi, via Fondazza 40, 4 pm, free admission
LALUMERA “BE WELL. A PHILOSOPHICAL ANALYSIS“
Presentation of the book “Being well. A philosophical analysis” by Elisabetta Lalumera. Fondazione Biblioteca del Mulino, vicolo Posterla 1, 4 pm, free admission
WHO IS AFRAID OF THE FUTURE?
A round table with professors from the University of Bologna opens the festival Who fears the future?, two days and many events to reflect on the justice of mobility, b/ordering processes, migrations and climate change. Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita, via Castiglione 134, 5:30 p.m., free admission
A HUNDRED OF THESE DAYS’
Encounter entitled ”One hundred of these days” dedicated to the centenary of the birth of Don Lorenzo Milani. The historian of ancient Christianity, Giancarlo Gaeta, participates. After the scenic reading “The School of Barbiana” by Elena Galeotti / Cantharide. SUN La Cúpula Del Pilastro, via Alfredo Panzini 1/1, 6 pm, free admission
CAVALLONE & RICCARDO FROLLONI “STAY AWAKE WAKE UP”
Opening of the exhibition by Valeria Cavallone and Riccardo Frolloni “Stay awake, wake up”. Calderara di Reno, House of Culture “Italo Calvino”, via Roma 29, 7 pm, free admission
ZELDA WAS A WRITER “THE NO YOU DO NOT SAY TO OTHERS ARE THE NO YOU IMPOSE ON YOURSELF”
Camilla Ronzullo, known as Zelda Was a Writer, presents her book “The no’s you don’t say to others are the ones you impose on yourself” (Mondadori). Letizia Gamberini intervenes. Feltrinelli bookstores, piazza Ravegnana 1, 6 pm, free admission
“MILLEPIANI 43. THE CRACKS OF THE PRESENT“
Presentation of the book “Millepiani 43. The cracks of the present. Critical Philosophy of Everyday Life“ edited by Tiziana Villani and Ubaldo Fadini (Manifestolibri). Igor Pelgreffi discusses it with the authors. Infoshop mode, via Mascarella 24/b, 6 pm, free admission
MURACA “I CROSSED THE FIRE“
Presentation of Fernando Muraca’s book “Crucé el fuego” (ed. Paoline). With Francesca Mozzi. Librerie.coop Zanichelli, p.zza Galvani 1pm, 6pm, free admission
MORLUPI “DEADLY FORMULAS”
Presentation of the book by François Morlupi “Formula mortali. The first investigation of the Monteverde Five” (Salani). Dialogue with the author Alberto Sebastiani. Coop Ambasciatori bookstore, via degli Orefici 19, 6:30 p.m., free admission
“BOOKS” FESTIVAL
Inauguration of the first edition of “Books”, the festival dedicated to art and artist books that will be held from Friday 26 to Sunday 28 May in the spaces of the Sala delle Ciminiere of the museum. MAMbo – Museum of Modern Art of Bologna, via Don Minzoni 14, at 12, entrance 6 euros (MAMbo ticket)
PARTY AT SIEPELUNGA HOUSE
Three days of celebration for Ageop Ricerca’s birthday with the spring market and many fun opportunities for children. All the profits from the initiative will go to support the projects with which Ageop Research welcomes and helps children with cancer. Siepelunga Reception House, via Siepelunga 8/10, various hours, free admission, info www.ageop.org
“THE HEART IN EVERYTHING”
Presentation of the book-CD “The Heart in Everything. The sound beyond the life of Enzo Piccinini”. It is followed by a jazz concert by the Duo Carugno (tenor sax) and Viganò (7-string bass). Convent of San Domenico, piazza San Domenico 13, 9:15 p.m., free admission
HERETIC BREWERS
The eleventh edition of Birrai Eretici, the Bolognese event dedicated to the world of quality beer, will take place from today until May 28. Dopolavoro Ferroviario Park, via Serlio 25, free admission, info www.birraieretici.it
EURIPIDES “BACCANTES”
Enrica Sangiovanni and Gianluca Guidotti lead a group of young actresses and actors to discover the tragedy “Bacchantes” by Euripides, one of the fundamental texts of ancient theater. Villa Aldini, via dell’Osservanza 37, 7 pm, admission 20 euros, prior reservation www.archiviozeta.eu
REGION
CROSSROADS “TRIO OF STRINGS AND QUINTET OF CASI KORO BRASS“
New Crossroads festival concert with two performances: the evening will begin with a tribute to the music of Charlie Haden proposed by the Rope Trio; followed by the music of Thelonious Monk reinterpreted by the Koro Almost Brass Quintet. Correggio (RE), Teatro Asioli, corso Cavour 9, 9 pm, admission 15 euros
FAENZA KEEP THE RHYTHM! OUR ROMANIA
A special evening of music and entertainment to raise funds for the victims of the floods. Among the various guests Giuseppe Giacobazzi and Duilio Pizzocchi. Faenza (RA), Teatro Masini, piazza Nenni 3, 9 pm, free admission minimum donation of 20 euros, info segreteria@materialimusicali.it
