MUSIC
SYMPHONIC SEASON “YULIANNA AVDEEVA”
The 2023 Symphonic Season presents the concert by Yulianna Avdeeva (piano) and the Orchestra of the Teatro Comunale di Bologna conducted by Martijn Dendievel. Music by Glinka, Rachmaninov and Franck. Manzoni Auditorium, via de’ Monari ½, 8:30 p.m., admission 10-40 euros
ANGELICA “LITTLE ANGELIC CHOIR“
The annual appointment returns with the Wise Moment of the “Piccolo Coro Angelico”, the vocal experimentation laboratory for children between 5 and 12 years old promoted by AngelicA. They will be accompanied by the pianist and keyboardist Cecilia Stacchiotti. Musical Research Center/San Leonardo Theatre, via San Vitale 63, 7 pm, free admission
DIEGO FRABETTI’S BOBS QUARTET
Jazz evening with Diego Frabetti (trumpet), Emiliano Pintori (piano), Marco Bovi (guitar) and Michele Carletti (drums). Cantina Bentivoglio, via Mascarella 4/b, 9:30 p.m., info 051265416
FRANCO COPPOLA
Tonight at Bravo Caffè the music of the soul-blues trio of Modena drummer Frank Coppola together with the singer Eva Collicelli. Bravo Caffè, via Mascarella 1, info 051266112 – 3335973089
THE ROASTERS
DiMondi Festival presents a concert by The Toasters, the precursor group of the third wave of ska. Piazza Lucio Dalla, 9 pm, free admission
SONIC LANDSCAPE ORCHESTRA FEAT. VALERIA STURBA
The Sonic Landscape Orchestra, directed by the sound artist Giuseppe Cordaro, through the images collected by Luciano Osti and thanks to the sound commentary of Valeria Sturba, offers an unprecedented vision of Bolognese life through the arcades of the city. Medieval Civic Museum, via Manzoni 4, 9:30 p.m., info
YOU TAKE MY BREATH AWAY – TRIBUTE TO THE QUEEN PIANO AND VOICE
An evening in one of the most fascinating theaters in Bologna with Pasquale Morgante on piano and Sara D’Angelo on voice. Teatro Mazzacorati 1763, via Toscana 19, 9 pm, admission 18 euros
THE GOLD OF BRASS AND THE ARC PIANO
The activity of the Archiepiscopal Musical Chapel of S. Maria dei Servi continues. Today’s appointment with the concert “L’Oro degli Ottoni e Piano d’Arco” preceded a speech by Piero Mioli entitled “A special investigation through times and places”. Pieces by Verdi, Handel, Susato, Clarke, Stanley, Walk and Byrd will be performed. Sacristy of the Basilica of Santa Maria dei Servi”, strada Maggiore 13, at 9:00 p.m., entrance by reservation info 03395464514 – info@musicaiservi.it
RODA DO CARECA
In the Mercado Sonado the music continues with the Brazilian samba of Roda do Careca; follow Zeta djset based on vinyl, weird funky beats and house music. Sonado Market, via Giuseppe Tartini 3, 9:30 p.m., admission with free offer + Arci card 2022/2023 (5 euros)
MUSIC BEATS THE TUMOR
The great concert “Music defeats the tumor” Vol.2 returns. Promoted by the Pieve Skin association. Funds raised will go towards pancreatic cancer research. Pieve di Cento, Park “L’Isola che non c’è”, 6 pm, info
THEATERS
CÉLESTINE’S INTIMATE DIARY
“Célestine’s Intimate Diary” by and with Giovanna Lombardi is performed, 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 pm, admission 12 euros
EVENTS
GIFTS, QUOTES AND STEALS
The review continues “The music that goes around. Listening experiences, musicians’ stories and musical worlds”. Today the meeting entitled “Scripts #2. Tributes, quotes and royal thefts between classical and pop musical storytelling with Francesco Locane. International Music Museum and Library, Strada Maggiore 34, 5:30 p.m., free admission
PUT YOURSELF IN MY PLACE
Inauguration of the photographic exhibition of the project “Put yourself in my shoes”: Alopecia Aerata told through the plans of Andrea Brintazzoli, to publicize a disease that is still taboo today. Scuderia Future Food Living Lab, piazza Verdi 2, 5:30 p.m., free admission
LORENZON “BIG HOUSE”
Presentation of the book by Orfeo Lorenzon “Casa Granda” (Ronzani publishing house). He talks about it with the author Margherita Traldi; readings by Anna Lorenzon and music by Tommaso Nascimben. Modo Infoshop bookstore, via Mascarella 247b, 6 pm, free admission
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE «ARBOLES» + «CRICKET SONIC ATTACK» LIVE
The Festival “Who fears the future?” features a theatrical performance and a contemporary Afro jazz musical performance by Cantieri Meticci and Cricket Sonic Attack. Le Serre dei Giardini Margherita, via Castiglione 134, 6:30 p.m., free admission
CULTURE MEMBRANE
The magazine “Membrane Culturali” presents a day dedicated to art and music: two free visits to the rooms of the Pinacoteca Nazionale to discover some of the most important musical-themed masterpieces kept in the museum (5:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m.) and the concert “The Senzaspine Orchestra, from classical to pop music” with the lead singer Eva Macaggi (Piazza Raviola, 7pm). Pinacoteca Nazionale, via delle Belle Arti 56, admission visits by reservation www.pinacotecabologna.beniculturali.it, free admission to the concert
GRIVEAU “FINISH”
Opening of the Eléonore Griveau exhibition entitled “Running Out”. Opificio delle Acque, via Monaldo Calari 15, 5 pm, free admission
FUNGREEN
Diverdeinverde returns, the event organized by the Villa Ghigi Foundation, which opens the doors and gates of numerous private gardens in the city to the public. Various places and times, info www.diverdeinverde.it.
GREAT BALL OF THE UNITY OF ITALY
Piazza Carducci becomes the imaginary setting for the Ball Party that took place at the Teatro Comunale on May 2, 1860 on the occasion of King Vittorio Emanuele II’s visit to Bologna. Civic Museum of the Risorgimento, piazza Carducci 5, 5:30 p.m., free admission
THE NIGHT OF FASHION: THE GRAPHIC CULTURE
Next Exhibition, in collaboration with Next Fashion School, configures a fashion itinerary within the “Warhol Haring Basquiat” exhibition. Palazzo Belloni, via de’ Gombruti 13, special opening from 8pm to 11pm with last entry at 10pm, information
HERETIC BREWERS
Second day of the eleventh edition of Birrai Eretici, the Bologna event dedicated to the world of quality beer. Dopolavoro Ferroviario Park, via Serlio 25, free admission, info www.birraieretici.it
REFLECTIONS AND COMPARISONS ON ARTICLE 9 OF THE CONSTITUTION
The Bologna section of Italia Nostra promotes the meeting “Reflections and debates on article 9 of the Constitution”, regarding the principles of protection and good use of the territory and cultural heritage. Archaeological Museum, via dei Musei 8, 9:30 a.m., free admission
PARTY AT SIEPELUNGA HOUSE
Second day of celebration on the occasion of 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
DISCOVERING THE WATER FACTORY
A tour to discover the headquarters of Canali di Bologna or the Opificio delle Acque, a documentary educational center and at the same time the general headquarters for the management of the system of artificial canals that cross the city. Via Monaldo Calari 15, 2:50 p.m., entry 8 euros
RED BULL BC ONE CYPHER ITALY 2023
Bologna hosts the Red Bull BC One Italy Cypher 2023 national final, which welcomes the best Italian Breaking talents. Dumbo, via Casarini 19, various times, info www.redbull.com/bconeitalia
LEO DE BERARDINIS NIGHT “LEO, TOTÒ AND HAMLET”
Evening dedicated to the director, playwright and actor Leo De Berardinis, entitled “Leo, Totò and Hamlet, an unforgettable encounter” by Enzo Vetrano and Stefano Randisi. Castel Maggiore, Villa Salina Malpighi, via Galliera 2, 8 pm, free admission
CALDERARESA WEEK
From May 27 to June 4, Calderarense Week will take place, a moment of celebration traditionally marked by socialization and fun and dedicated this year to solidarity with the flooded Municipalities. Calderara di Reno, various places and times, information
THE WHOLE WORLD IN ONE DANCE
Dance show, organized by the Il Cigno di Monteveglio school (Valsamoggia) and with the direction and artistic direction of Ornella Verde, dedicated to exploring the different cultural identities of the world through dance. Casalecchio di Reno, Municipal Theater Laura Betti, Piazza del Popolo 13, 5 pm, free admission
REGION
CROSSROADS “FAMOUDOU DON MOYE“
New Crossroads Festival concert featuring drummer and percussionist Famoudou Don Moye and the Percussion & Brass Express Trio, featuring Christophe Leloil on trumpet and Simon Sieger on piano, organ and trombone. Correggio (RE), Teatro Asioli, Corso Cavour 9, 9 pm, admission 15 euros
LET’S BREAK IT DOWN!
A fundraising concert will take place in the heart of Rimini to support the areas most affected by the flood that has just devastated Romagna. Among the guests Remo Anzovino, Nicoletta Noè, Tonino 3000 and Lo Stato Sociale. Rimini, Piazza Cavour, 17:00-21:00
OLD FAITH
Second appointment of “Fe’ Antica“, Festival organized by the Department of Ancient Music of the Frescobaldi Conservatory of Ferrara, with a program that includes the interpretation of sacred vocal music from the beginning of the 17th century and instrumental music from the 18th century. National Gallery of Art, Corso Ercole I d’Este 21, 5 pm, entry 8 euros (museum entrance)