Mostra / Exhibition
2° Festa della Cultura San Giovanni Battista Firenze 2013 venerdì 21 - martedì 25 giugno
“Il passato è presente II” A sacred art exhibition with contemporary works by ten Florentine artists in contrast with classic works of San Giovanni Battista examined by Maurizio Seracini of Editech British Institute of Florence 21 June 10.00-18.30
Convegno / Conference
"Preparando la Via II - The representation of John the Baptist" an interdisciplinary bi-lingual conference. Speakers: Federico Maria Sardelli, Kate Bolton and Samantha Stout of Editech. British Institute of Florence 21 June 10.00-13.00
Simposio / Symposium
"Come andare avanti? : the way forward" An open platform for both arts practitioners and the public to exchange ideas for developing the festival for Florence in the future British Institute of Florence 21 June 14.00-16.00
Musica / Concerts
"Dolcissimo Sospiro - Cantare e Sonare nel primo Seicento" Florentine baroque song & music with Modo Antiquo British Institute of Florence 21 June 19.30 "A Voice in the Wilderness" an organ concert with Maestro Robin Walker Badia Fiorentina 25 June 21.00
Visita / Tour
“Celebrate Florence: San Giovanni Battista” A unique walk through the historic centre focused on John the Baptist. A guided tour with Alexandra Lawrence 22 June 15.00
Mostra - Convegno - Musica - Visita
Festival Founder and Artistic Director - John Hoenig Logistics & Media Manager - Penny Howard Festival website: www.tinyurl.com/giovannibattista
2° Festa della Cultura - San Giovanni Battista Mostra - Convegno - Musica - Visita
venerdì 21 - martedì 25 giugno 2013 - programma degli eventi
Friday 21st June! 10.00 - 13.00! ! €10 tickets at Library! ! includes buffet lunch! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Convegno / Conference “Preparando la Via II: the representation of John the Baptist.” An interdisciplinary bi-lingual conference. Speakers: Federico Maria Sardelli, Kate Bolton ! and Samantha Stout on behalf of Prof. Maurizio Seracini.
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The British Institute of Florence, Lungarno Guicciardini, 9 T 055 2677 8270 www.britishinstitute.it
____________________________________________________________ Friday 21st June! Mostra / Exhibition : 10.00 - 18.30! ! “il passato è presente II” A sacred art exhibition with free entry! ! ! contemporary works by ten Florentine artists: ! ! ! Antonio Ciccone, Alessandro Vannini, Caroline Jervis, ! ! ! Massimo Pivetti, Helen Bayley, Luca Rafanelli, ! ! ! Jason Arkles, Alan Pascuzzi, Neri Fadigati and ! ! ! Alessandro Secci - in contrast with classic works of ! ! ! San Giovanni Battista examined by Editech. ! !
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The British Institute of Florence, Lungarno Guicciardini, 9 T 055 2677 8270 www.tinyurl.com/giovannibattista
_____________________________________________________________ Friday 21st June! Simposio / Symposium : 14.00 - 16.00! ! "Come andare avanti? the way forward" free entry! ! ! An open platform for both arts practitioners and the ! ! ! public to exchange ideas for developing the festival. ! ! ! We invite all Florentines to participate in this exciting ! ! ! Forum - in Italian and English. ! ! ! Co-chaired by Antonio Artese and John Hoenig. !
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The British Institute of Florence, Lungarno Guicciardini, 9 T 055 2677 8270 www.tinyurl.com/giovannibattista
A combined ticket for the conference and the concert is available in the library at the price of €15 Proceeds will benefit the Cultural Programme of The British Institute.
Consolato Generale degli Stati Uniti d’America Firenze, Italia
Friday 21st June! 19.30! ! ! €10 tickets at Library! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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The British Institute of Florence, Lungarno Guicciardini, 9 T 055 2677 8270 www.tinyurl.com/giovannibattista
"Dolcissimo Sospiro - Cantare e Sonare nel primo Seicento" Florentine baroque music with soprano Claudia Conese and three musicians from Modo Antiquo: Maestro Federico Maria Sardelli, flauti dritti; Bettina Hoffmann, viola da gamba and Giovanni Bellini, liuto e tiorba.
______________________________________________________________ Saturday 22nd June! Visita / Tour 15.00! ! ! “Celebrate Florence: San Giovanni Battista” 15 euro tour! ! Art, history and spirit combine in this unique walk +5 euro Baptistery through the historic centre focussing on Florence’s entrance! patron saint, John the Baptist. A tour with journalist and licensed guide Alexandra Lawrence. Booking is required: a.lawrence@theflorentine.net
______________________________________________________________ Monday 24th June ! FEAST DAY OF SAN GIOVANNI BATTISTA 22.00! ! ! Fuochi d’artificio - presented by ! ! ! Società San Giovanni Battista ______________________________________________________________ Tuesday 25th June! Musica / Concerts 21.00! ! ! "A Voice in the Wilderness" an organ concert with by donation! ! Maestro Robin Walker of baroque music by Florentine ! ! ! composers and others influenced by the music of our ! ! ! city. !
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Badia Fiorentina,Via del Proconsolo www.tinyurl.com/giovannibattista
This will be a fundraising event to benefit the recent restoration of the 1558 Zefferini organ.