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ROCK CONTEMPORARY CIRCUS From 14th with the Cirque du Soleil Tuesday 13th at Atlantico Live Noel Gallagher: sold out! The art of “Saltimbanco” n Rome after last November's altimbanco” is the latest evo- ISold-Out concert in Milan, “Slution of Cirque Du Soleil, former Oasis frontman Noel which currently has several shows Gallagher and his new band, performing around the world. A High Flying Birds play tracks sophisticated marriage of music, from their first album and pre- choreography and showmanship, view another one. The new this inspiring performance elevates record, called simply Noel traditional circus acts to new heights Gallagher's High Flying Birds, is of artistry and entertainment. One described by critics as a sati- highlight is the Chinese pole act in sfying blend of the surprising which 15 acrobats perform amazing and familiar. With occasional gravity-defying acrobatic routines on four Chinese poles as the rest of the cast sing and dance about them. Cirque Du Soleil; left Noel Gallagher The Cirque Du Soleil concept star- ted with a group of street performers in Quebec who took their act, an abstract and painstakingly-staged circus show, to a big top. During their various tours, the big top grew bigger and bigger. It finally became a perma- nent act in Las Vegas, a city which now has five different Cirque Du Soleil shows. Several more Cirque Du Soleil shows are currently touring the world, including Saltimbanco. From 14th to 18th March at Palalottomatica, Eur. Info and booking www.cirquedusoleil.com/saltimbanco EXHIBITION From 10th at Palazzo delle Esposizioni 98 “The meaning of life” e Meaning of Life is a new exhibition by National Geographic Tfeaturing works by the Society's finest photographers. Following in the footsteps of Water, Air, Fire and Earth, this photographic jour- experimental flourishes and a ney highlights four themes: Love, the deep sentiment that unites couple of winks towards Eighties human beings and extends to animals, the planet, objects and ideals; electronica and mid-Nineties Work, a basic activity and need which offers survival, freedom and indie pop, Gallagher offers his dignity; Peace, sometimes so hard to achieve, it remains one of usual patented spit and sawdust humankind's most vital needs; and Health, perhaps our most impor- song-writing. Above all, the tant value, because when health is impaired, everything else we do album is electrified by the sense becomes limited.These key values shared by humankind across the anything is possible, and finally globe provide inspiration he seems to be writing for him- and focus for the entran- self rather than for an expectant cing works that embrace a fanbase. True to his word, Noel wide range of subjects has thrown in several Oasis and emotions. From 10th tracks, starting off with It's Good March to 13th May at To Be Free however, the focus is Palazzo delle Esposizioni, clearly on the new material. Live Via Nazionale 194, tel. in concert on Tuesday 13th at 0639967500. From 10am Atlantico Live, Via dell'Oceano to 8pm. Fridays and Atlantico 271/d. For information Saturdays from 10am to tel. 0654220870. 10.30pm. Mondays closed.

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JAZZ BRAZILIAN MUSIC Corea-Burton duo Michel Telo' he famous Chick Corea-Gary Burton duo is in razilian sensation Michel Telo' has reached TRome to create one of those rare moments Binternational stardom with his song Ai, se of jazz interplay and magic. Having performed eu te pego (which means something like Oh, if together since 1972, pianist Corea and vibra- I catch you,) which has been watched more phonist Burton know how to put together than 100 million times on YouTube. Telo' is a familiar material from past (award-winning) multi-instrumentalist, singer and dancer, who albums, and interlace does a mix of forro, it with material they country and pop. His are developing for a Rome concert is part of new collection of stan- an intense European dards - though with a tour to promote his distinct sound of their new album, Na Balada. own. Burton is acclai- Despite the fact he says med as one of the - that Ai, se eu te pego finest vibraphonists of is still a success, he has all time and Corea is equally high hopes for among the most signi- a couple of other songs ficant keyboard players on the new album. Live in jazz. On Wednesday in concert on Sunday 14th at Parco della 11th at Atlantico Live, Musica, Viale P. de Via dell'Oceano Atlan- Coubertin, Info tel. tico 271/d, tel. 0680241281, 57288018, www.atlan- www.auditorium.com Chick Corea and Gary Burton ticoroma.it

EXHIBITIONS world of rare biblical texts and vealing them for the first time documents. Until 15th April at to the public. Until 9th Septem- VERBUM DOMINI Braccio di Carlo Magno, Piazza ber at Capitoline Museums, Verbum Domini is the title of a San Pietro. Free entry from Piazza del Campidoglio 1. For new exhibition dedicated to the 9am to 6pm. On Wednesdays information tel. 060608, Bible. Bringing together over from 1pm to 6pm. 09.00-20.00. Mondays closed. 150 biblical artifacts of great LUX IN ARCANA TINTORETTO historical importance, the initia- “Lux In Arcana. The Vatican’s A major art event focusing on tive aims to introduce visitors Secret Archive Reveals Itself” the three main themes that di- the best to the history of the Sacred Bo- is the title of an event celebra- stinguish Tintoretto's work: reli- ok. It was put together thanks ting four hundred years from gion, mythology and portraitu- to loans from international pri- the foundation of the papal se- re. The deliberately small exhi- 99 vate collections, in particular cret archive itself. The exhibi- bition comprises some 40 pain- from the Green Collection the tion features more than one tings on loan from leading inter- largest private collection in the hundred original documents re- national museums and collec- FESTIVAL Inauguration by Andy Irvine on 8th “Way to Blue” between folk and rock his is the first edition of a festival that celebrates traditional Tceltic, roots and folk music. Back to Blue kicks off on 8th March with a concert by Andy Irvine and foresees three more appointments with special guests backed by some of the best bands of the genre. Irvine, who has been hailed as tradition in himself is a poli-instrumentalist, singer and songwriter who, during the 40 years of his career, has become a world music pio- neer and icon for traditional music and musicians. Irving, who describes himself as an archetypal trobadour, with a solo show and travelling lifestyle that reflects his lifelong influence, Woody Guthrie, continues his career as a teller of stories and maker of music. The other names on the programme are those of Jacqui McShee's Pentangle (17th March), the Acoustic Strawbs and Roi- sin Dubh (20th March), and Fairport Convention (20th April). Con- certs at Jailbreak Live Club, Via Tiburtina 870. Info tel. 3275697834, 0640801376. Andy Irvine

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tions. Until 10th June at Scude- GLASSMAKING IN ROME DANCE rie del Quirinale, Via XXIV Mag- Some three hundred archaeolo- gio 16. Info tel. 0639967500. gical finds trace the history of Evita From 10am to 8pm, Fridays glass and glassmaking during and Saturdays from 10am to antiquity, with a focus on the Ro- he second of the four dan- 10.30pm. man Empire. The exhibition fol- Tce evening chosen to make MASTERPIECES FROM THE lows a chronological order that up Rome's 2012 International GUGGENHEIM. GREAT illustrates the art of glassma- Festival of Dance features ART COLLECTION FROM king from Hellenistic Greece to Argentinian RENOIR TO the end of the Imperial Roman etoile Eleono- WARHOL era, shining the light on the use ra Cassano in a Hosted by Rome’s of glass, on different glassma- dance/theatre king techniques, and above all work dedica- Palazzo delle Espo- ted to Evita sizioni, the Guggen- on how glass was used both in Peron. Entitled heim Foundation is the creation of luxury items as Evita - La showing a selection well as for every day objects Duarte, it was of its masterpieces used by all social classes throu- created by Sil- from New York and ghout the Empire. Curia Iulia, via Vadimivsky Venice. Guggenheim Roman Forum, Via dei Fori Im- on original curator, Lauren Hin- periali, tel. 063996770. From music by Ser- kson, has chosen 8.30am to one hour before sun- gio Vainikoff. the paintings and set. Entry 12 euros. Until 16th Backed by a sculptures on di- September. company of 12 splay according to a GUERCINO 1591-1666. dancers, Cassa- diachronic and se- MASTERPIECES FROM CEN- no breathes quential criterion, di- TO AND FROM ROME new life into viding the works into On display a selection of precious Eleonora different sections: works highlighting the milestones the figure of a Cassano woman who “Abstract Expressionism”, of the life and career of Francesco caught the imagination and “Pop Art”, Minimalism. Post-Mi- Barbieri, known as “Guercino”, inspired generations of nimalism, Conceptual Art”, born in the city of Cento and one Argentinians. Born in poverty, “Photojournalism”. Palazzo del- of the most significant protago- Evita married President Juan le Esposizioni, Via Nazionale nists of 17th century Italian art. Domingo Peron and went on 194. Booking and info tel. Until 29th April at Palazzo Bar- to become a myth for millions 0639967500. From 10am to berini. Open from 9am to 7pm. as she battled for the rights 8pm. Friday and Saturday Closed on Mondays. Info and of workers and women. From 10am to 10.30pm. Sunday booking tel. 0632810, www.mo- 13th to 18th March at Teatro 10am to 8pm. Monday closed. straguercino.it Olimpico, Piazza da Fabriano, Tickets 12,50 euros. Open un- tel. 063265991. til 6th May. con la collaborazione di Linda Bordoni 100 ART From Saturday 10th at Complesso del Vittoriano Salvador Dali' and Italy It's been almost sixty years since the city of Rome has Tdedicated a major event to the multifaceted genius of Salvador Dali'. Organised together with the Gala-Salvador Dali' Foundation, this exhibition investigates the artist's complex personality and his relationship with Italy giving insight into some aspects of Dali's art which have not been highlighted before. Featuring a vast selection of paintings, as well as a series of other items, including objects, illustrations, and theatre and cinema costumes, the exhibition examines every aspect of the Spanish pain- ter's activities. Documents, photographs, drawings, let- ters, and objects document his journeys through Italy, and his inspirational encounters, like those with Anna Magna- ni and Luchino Visconti. Curators have chosen to bring together the figure of the artist and that of the man, giving a complete overview of the genius Salvador Dal whom, with his temperamental and biographical eccentri- city gave life to a fascinating and intriguing universe of sculptural and literary images. From 10th March to 30th June at Complesso del Vittoriano, Via San Pietro in Carce- Self-portrait with fried bacon, re, tel. 066780664, 066780363. From 9.30am to 7.30pm. 1941 oil on canvas Fridays and Saturdays from 9.30am to 11.30pm. Sundays from 9.30.am to 8.30pm.

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