Past Activities
2012 - 2011 - 2010 - 2009 - 2008 - before
Tuesday, 1 December 2009
Cocktail by ticket only, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm.
Wednesday, 2 December 2009
Open to the public from 10.30 am to 8.00 pm
Italian Christmas Bazaar 2009 & More
al Chelsea Old Town Hall,
King's Road, London SW3 4EE
Il Circolo’s Bazaar is an authentic Christmas fair which gives the London public wonderful exposure to a huge range of Italian products and some international goods all of the highest quality and refinement. The Bazaar is a truly enjoyable and elegant event which takes place in the historic Chelsea Old Town Hall in the King’s Road, in the heart of London. This year, exhibitors had the chance to show their quality artisanal and gastronomic products during the day and a half of the Bazaar.
On Tuesday 1 December the opening cocktail reception from 18.30 to 21.30 (ticket only) gave our male clients the opportunity to accompany their female partners in tasting many of the very select products including olive oil and wonderful wines as well as the chance to make their Christmas purchases together. The second day, Wednesday 2 December from 10.00 to 20.00, the Bazar opened to the public. Traditionally this event is inaugurated by the wife of the Italian Ambassador in London.
Thursday, 12th November from 2.00 to 4.30 pm
Visita al Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science
Barts& The London School of Medicine and Dentistry
4 Newark Street
London E1 2AT
Visit to the Blizard Institute of Cell and Molecular Science, the modern research centre of Barts & The London School of Medicine & Dentistry and Queen Mary of London guided by Dr.ssa Maria Giuditta Valorani, who was awarded a scholarship this year from Il Circolo. It was also possible to visit the Interactive Science Education Centre, the first educational centre within an active laboratory.
Wednesday, 2 November 2009 - from 12.00 to 1.00 pm
Reception with Mrs. Sandra Aragona
Very generously, Mrs. Sandra Aragona invited all members of Il Circolo to a reception on the occasion, sadly, of her departure from London.
Tuesday, 13 October 2009 - 10.15 am
ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
Covent Garden
An occasion to watch what happens behind the scenes of the famous Royal Opera House.
Friday, 9 October 2009 - from 6.00 pm to 9.00 pm
EVENING OF ART AND CRAFTMANSHIP
Cocktail Party at Natuzzi'sThe Pulse
333-339 Finchley Road
LondonIn occasion of the London Design Festival and in order to celebrate its 50th anniversary, Natuzzi, the well known Italian company producing leather sofas, invited us to a cocktail party in its magnificent store.
During this event, we could admire some works of art exclusively created for Natuzzi by selected artists and designers which were then auctioned to the benefit of Il Circolo for a Scholarship of Design. Please visit the "Artists' page" to know more about the wonderful artworks in leather they have created and look at the photos of this event.
Additionally, we watched a fashion show with exclusive Haute Couture models, Kamera Obscura, created by Martine Abate.
Thursday, 8 October 2009 - 10.30 am for 11.00 am
ENGLISH NATIONAL BALLET
Markova House
39 Jay Mews
London SW7 2ESA visit to the English National Ballet, the country’s pre-eminent touring ballet company boasting some of the finest classically trained dancers in the world . The Company was founded in 1950 by the great dancers Dame Alicia Markova and Sir Anton Dolin. Both shared a passion to make classical ballet of the highest quality to the widest geographical audience, at a price everyone can afford – this remains the cornerstone of the Company’s philosophy today.
We viewed a rehearsal of Giselle at Markova House in Kensington, the home of English National Ballet. The rehearsal was preceded by an introductory talk and a tour of the building giving us a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes.
Wednesday, 30 September 2009 - 12.00 pm
CHELSEA PHYSIC GARDEN
66 Royal Hospital Road
London SW3 4HSA private guided tour of this botanical garden rich in medicinal herbs.
Monday, 28 September 2009 at 12.30
COLAZIONE CON DUILIA
Ristorante PELLICANO
19-21 Elystan Street SW3 3NTAn occasion to welcome all new members of Il Circolo and to listen to a literary talk by the famous writer, Simonetta Agnello Hornby.
Thursday , 24 September 2009 - 10.45 am for 11.30 am
CLARENCE HOUSE
Stable Yard Road
London SW1A
(near St James's Palace)
A guided visit to Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall's actual residence.
Thursday , 17 September 2009 - 10.30 am for 11.00 am
"MOSTRA MISSONI"
Estorick Collection of Modern Italian Art
39a Canonbury Square
London N1 2AN
A tour guided by Dott.ssa Cremoncini from the Estorick Foundation.
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Monday, 14 September 2009 - 10.30 am for 11.00 am
MEETING WITH NICOLE ROLET
Our member Nicole Rolet kindly hosted us in her new house and talked about the trasformation of an old Abbey complex, the property of her family, into a first class country estate and of the creation of a great vineyard. A brief tasting of their wines followed.
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Friday, 12th June 2009 - 7.00 pm
Torneo di Burraco
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Wednesday, 10th June 2009 - 11.00 am
Veronese, Tiziano, CanalettoNational Gallery
Tour guided by Marguerita McGilchrist
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Wednesday, 3rd June 2009 - 10.45 am for 11.00 am
Gothic Voices: conversation with John Nixon
A group of singers from Westminster Abbey who specialized on choral modal music of XIV and XV century. John Nixon spoke about the Italian music during that period.
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20-24 May 2009
Trip to Slovenia
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Wednesday, 20th May 2009 - 11.00 am
Tate Modern
Tate Modern
The Turbine GalleryDiscover modern art at Tate Modern: a tour guided by Marguerita McGilchrist.
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Thursday, 14th May 2009 - 12 pm for 12.30 pm
Fiwal's Spring Luncheon
"A Taste of India with a Touch of Bollywood"Bombay Brasserie
Courtfield Road
London SW7 4QHA lunch themed "Bollywood" at Bombay Brasserie where an exclusive collection of Indian jewels will be exhibited. The guest of honour, Lady Noon, introduced us to her movie "The History of India through Food".
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Mercoledì, 13 maggio 2009 - Ore 11.00-18.00
ISS UK Spring Fair 2009
50th World MarketKensington Town Hall
Hornton Street
London W8As usual, The Italian Embassy showed the best of the Italian production from food to fashion. It is an yearly event that many members of Il Circolo already know.
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Thursday,, 8th May2009 - 11.00 am
Little Italy Exhibition
Islington Museum
245 St. John Street
London EC1V 4NB__________________
Thursday, 7th May 2009 - 6.00 pm
"Don Sturzo"
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
39 Belgrave Square
London SW1Conference about Don Sturzo's London period (1924-1940).
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Conversation with Caroline Shamash
This young and well-known interior designer hosted us in her apartment and she gave us some tips on how to furnish our homes .
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Monday 30th March at 11.00 am
Futurism - Estorick Collection
39a Cononbury Square
London N1 2AN__________________
Monday 23rd March at 11.00 am
Conversation about Persia
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Friday 20th and Thursday 26th March 2009 from 3.00 to 5.30 pm
Course to learn how to create hardboard frames
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Wednesday, 18th March 2009 from 6pm to 8pm
DAKS - The New Collection
10 Old Bond Street
London W1S 4PL__________________
Monday 9th March 2009 from 11 am to 12.30 pm
Conversation on the financial crisis
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Monday, 2nd March 2009 at 11.00 am
Conversation :
"La Londra che gli Italiani non conoscono perché non sanno"Italian Cultural Institute
39 Belgrave Square
London SW1__________________
Wednesday 25th February 2009 at 11.30- 13.45
"Andrea Palladio: his life and legacy"
Royal Academy of Arts
LondonIn occasion of the 500th Anniversary of Andrea Palladio's birth, this is the first exhibition devoted to this famous Italian architect, especially active in Vicenza, Venice and the entire Veneto region. His works influenced many generations of architects in Europe and America.
After a brief introduction, we have visited the exhibition together and some of us stayed longer for a guided tour . www.royalacademy.org.uk__________________
Monday, 16th and Tuesday 17th February
from 11.00am to 15.00 pm
The English National Ballet
“Alice in Wonderland ”
M Markova House
39 Jay Mews
Kensington
London SW7 2ES
The English National Ballet is the most important English Ballet company with some of the most famous artists and ballerinas of the classical ballet world. It was founded in 1950 by the celebrated ballerina, Dame Alicia Markova and by Sir Anton Dolin, who wanted to share their passion for classical ballet with the largest possible number of people. This is still the main aim of the ballet company.
We have been invited to participate to the general rehearsal of "Alice in wonderland" and to a guided tour of the building that gave us an idea of what happens behind the scenes.
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Sunday, 8th February - at 11.00 am
Cookery lesson
and lunchRistorante
“La Poissonnerie de l’Avenue”
82, Sloane Square
Chelsea SW3 3DZAvailability: 30 places
The owner of this well-known restaurant in London offered a cookery demonstration of three simple but delicious recipes prepared by one of his three chefs. Lunch followed.
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Tuesday, 3rd February - at 10.00 am for 10.30 am
General Meeting
Istituto Italiano di Cultura
39, Belgrave Square
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Wednesday, 21st January 2009 at 6:30 pm
Il Circolo Music Prize
At the Italian Cultural Institute
The first Il Circolo Music Prize in 2008, in conjunction with Trinity College of Music and the Italian Cultural Institute, was a Scarlatti sonata competition. This year, competitors were asked to include in their programme one Italian work composed after 1950 so the audience was treated to works by Berio and Simone Spagnolo - a young Italian composer studying at Trinity College of Music - as well as Frescoabldi, Scarlatti and Busoni.
The two Italian adjudicators, on an exchange visit to the College from Bologna, awarded the first prize of £350 to Sam Liu, the second prize of £250 went to Mikako Sugamara, the third prize of £150 to Kristin Sofroniou and fourth prize to Annie Ball with a cheque for £75. Il Circolo was very pleased to be able to award prizes to all four finalists who joined the audience at a reception after their performances. We thank them, the Trinity College of Music and the Italian Cultural Institute for contributing to a splendid evening of music.
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Monday, 19th January from 6.30 pm to 8.30 pm
Evening with Josè Cura
Residence of the Argentinian Ambassador
46, Belgrave Square, London SW1
Availability: 40 places
Towards the end of the celebrations commemorating the 150th anniversary of the birth of Giacomo Puccini, renowned Italian operatic composer, the tenor, José Cura, well known today for his interpretations of Puccini's male characters, presented a book of Puccini's conversations with Serenella Gragnani.
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Thursday, 8th January 2009, from 7:00 to 9:00pm
New Year Concert
The Britten Theatre
Royal College of Music
Prince Consort Road,
London SW7 2BS
Il Circolo and the UK-EU Societies have organised a Concert with a European theme to celebrate the New Year . Taking part were selected students from the Royal College of Music, who were all on the threshold of their professioanl careers. The programme included music by Haydn, to mark the 200th anniversary of the composer's death, and fittingly Benjamin Britten, as well as soloists and singers who performed arias from well-loved operas.