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WORLD'S MOST 2018 IMPROVED AIRPORT checkinrome.net The free guide for your free time Echo and Narcissus Art inspired by Roman myth on display at Palazzo Barberini

With a world-class exhibition focused on Bernini, Bronzino, , Rosalba Carriera, self-portraiture, eroticism and temporality, , Piero di Cosimo, Luca Giordano, ’s Gallery of Ancient Art celebrates Hans Holbein, Benedetto Luti, Raffaello, Guido the opening of its newly restored rooms Reni and Pierre Subleyras exhibited side by side at Palazzo Barberini. Entitled “Echo and with 17 contemporary masterpieces by Stefano Narcissus”, the display brings together 37 works Arienti, Monica Bonvicini, Maria Lai, Shirin Neshat, of ancient and contemporary art on loan from some Luigi Ontani, Giulio Paolini, Yan Pei-Ming, Markus of the city’s most prominent museums (MAXXI - Schiwald, Richard Serra, Yinka Shonibare MBE National Museum of XXI Century Arts and Barberini and Kiki Smith. A second section of the display Corsini – National Galleries of Ancient Art). The title develops at Rome’s MAXXI Museum where “La refers to the myth recounted in Book III of Ovid’s Velata”, a 18th-century sculpture by Antonio Metamorphoses: the nymph Echo is consumed by Corradini, is shown alongside Vanessa Beecroft’s her love for Narcissus who rejects her. Punished by “VB74”. On the occasion of the event, 11 rooms the Gods, Narcissus will die drowned in an attempt located in the South wing of Palazzo Barberini to capture his own reflection with which he had will provide over 750 square metres of exhibition fallen hopelessly in love. From the intimate to the space overlooking the building’s monumental exotic, from the temporal to the spiritual, from the courtyard. Along with the ceremonial rooms conceptual to the grotesque, the exhibition explores such as the Throne Hall or the Cardinal’s Audience the figure of the artist, condemned to pursue an Rooms, a number of lesser-known locations will image, a reflection, an illusion, a metaphor that is be made accessible to the public: the Oval Hall clearly seen in the theme of portraiture and self- (conceived by Bernini in the form of an ellipse), portraiture expressed in innumerable ways. The Palazzo Barberini - Via delle , 13 the Cappellina (a small chapel from the early 17th works are spread across centuries of art history Running until October 28, 2018 - Tue/Sun from 8:30 am to 7:00 pm century) and the Landscapes Hall, decorated by with 21 paintings by Marco Benefial, Gianlorenzo Tel. (+39) 06 4824184 | barberinicorsini.org Filippo Cretoni in the mid-19th century.

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The monumental , the The epitome of Romantic ballet in a sumptuous A busy programme of fun-filled activities takes Airport Op- city’s oldest amphitheater looking like a mini ver- new production inspired by Charles Perrault’s epony- children on an exciting journey through time. era Live, the sion of the , comes alive with a busy sched- mous fairy tale. In a crescendo of coups de théâtre and Led by professional artists, the scheduled events in- programme ule of classical music concerts. Each performance will technical virtuosity, Jean-Guillaume Bart and Patricia clude youth theatre productions (The School of Princes of musi- be preceded by a range of culturally-inspired activities Ruanne bring to the stage the story of Aurora, a prin- and Princesses - Sept. 9 ), live comic entertainment cal events including poetry readings, literary showcases, lectures cess cursed to sleep forever unless a handsome prince with full-scale automated reptiles (Dinosaur Show - promoted on ancient history and visits to the archaeological site. can save her. Originally choreographed to the music of Sept. 16) and a series of painting labs where the little by Aeroporti di Roma in co-operation with The event is part of the annual “Music Festival of the Tchaikovsky, the piece is the second of the artist’s three ones will get to draw prehistoric figures on real pebbles Rome’s Opera House, is back with a packed Nations” programme. Every night until September 28. iconic ballets. From September 15 to 23. (T-Rex Lab - Sept. 30). schedule of operatic performances at various locations throughout the airport. The season ki- Tel. (+39) 348 7804314 Tel. (+39) 06 4817003 Tel. (+39) 06 68805311 cks off on September 17 with a collective of ta- tempietto.it operaroma.it stadiodomiziano.com lented musicians from the “Fabbrica” emerging artist programme. Translating as “The Italian Opera Experience Giudizio Universale Different by Nature Factory”, the project offers both Italian The mysterious underground levels of Piazza A multi-media journey into one of the most Rome’s Museum of Zoology hosts an exhibition and foreign perfor- Navona come alive with a series of world-class ope- amazing places in the history of world art. With showcasing the biodiversity of the capital, based mers the opportuni- ratic performances. Filled with captivating stories and 270° immersive projections, larger-than-life stage ef- on the museum’s latest findings. The city’s parks and ty to embark on an unsurpassed music, the programme includes the most fects and original music by Sting, this immersive, sur- ancient ruins provide a habitat for dozens of species of international career. famous opera arias from “Rigoletto” (Sept. 4), “Carmen” round-sound theatrical extravaganza will bring to life wild animals whose urbanisation is happening before airport The result of a part- (Sept. 7), “Tosca” (Sept. 18) and “La Bohème” (Sept. the vaults of the in the hope of inspiring our eyes. From turtles to falcons, foxes and parakeets, nership between ADR and one of the city’s le- 25). Thanks to the restorations carried out, spectators visitors with the story of their creation. Staged at the the display tells the story of how these creatures have ading musical institutions, the initiative aims at are offered the opportunity to re-descend to the heart Auditorium della Conciliazione, the show will be held in adapted to a city environment, how they live and how bringing top-quality entertainment to departing of the monument and discover its impressive structure. both English and Italian. Ongoing until March 31. they interact with humans. Ongoing until September 30. passengers with a series of special concerts to be held in designated areas of Fiumicino’s boar- Tel. (+39) 06 64561860 Tel. (+39) 06 6832256 Tel. (+39) 06 67109270 ding areas B and E. operainroma.com giudiziouniversale.com museodizoologia.it adr.it “He who walks straight rarely falls” Leonardo da Vinci September 2018 checkinrome.net 20 Reate Festival 2018 Curiosities THE SACRED SNAKE According to legend in 293 BC, A musical journey and 5 acts set by Claudio Monteverdi to whilst Rome was struck by a terrible a libretto by Giacomo Badoaro. The “Return” plague, a commission of experts in the footsteps is the first of three full-length works which went to Epidaurus in Greece to ask Monteverdi wrote for the burgeoning Aesculapius (the god of medicine) of Mozart and Venetian opera industry during the last five for help. Suddenly a large serpent, years of his life. The result of a co-operation the symbol of the god, came out of between the Roman Philharmonic Academy, the temple, headed for the Roman’s Monteverdi Teatro di Roma and Rome’s Opera House, ship and climbed aboard. Once in the opera will be staged at the newly- proximity of , the snake restored Theatre of Torlonia, a jewel jumped off the ship onto the island. of architectural heritage in the heart of This was interpreted as a sign and Now in its 10th edition, the Reate downtown Rome. Additional events are set a fine temple to Aesculapius was Festival is back with a stellar line-up of to take place in Rieti, with highlights including immediately built there. events drawing from musical theatre and the Orchestra di Piazza Vittorio delivering a opera literature. Promoted by the Flavio powerful rendition of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni” Vespasiano Foundation, the initiative (November 6-7) and an abridged production THE STATUE OF aims at enhancing the musical legacy of of Verdi’s uncompromising “Aida” (November ST. PETER the Italian “Bel Canto” tradition through 19-22). Both performances will be held at Commissioned by Pope St. Leo the a series of operatic performances, organ the monumental Teatro Vespasiano. Tickets Great, it is said to have been made recitals and chamber music concerts. are available at the box office on concert days. from the bronze of the statue of The festival opens with “The Return Jupiter Capitolinus. The sculpture of Ulysses to his Homeland” (October Tel. (+39) 0746 259291 carries the signs of great veneration, 5-7), an opera consisting of a prologue reatefestival.it the right foot is indeed much worn due to the reverent kisses that millions of faithful have bestowed upon it across the centuries. ArteScienza 2018 nections between art and science. Entit- led “Signs of Art and Identity”, this year’s MICHELANGELO’S ONLY edition features plenty of sound instal- SIGNATURE With a busy schedule of concerts, lations and interactive artworks inspired The celebrated Pietà, commissioned live performances and educational by music and plastic arts. From Septem- to Michelangelo by Cardinal Bilhères, activities spread across different loca- ber 10 to 23. is one of the great master’s most tions (, Auditorium Parco important works and the only one della Musica, FGTecnopolo Building), Tel. (+39) 06 45563595 to have been signed by him. It is told the event explores the unexpected con- artescienza.info that the artist, that was then 24 and rome still little known, hearing the opinion of various art experts who were attributing his work to C. Solari, was Eternal City Memento Taste of Roma PIAZZA DI piqued and decided to put the author’s Not far from the , this tiny true name on it by signing the belt square has been immortalized through that girths the Madonna’s breast. The display brings together a se- A stone’s throw from , Now in its 7th edition, Rome’s larg- the iconic Fontana di Trevi, the largest Ba- lected set of 200 images portraying the (Unesco World est restaurant festival returns for roque fountain in the city and one of the Rome from the middle of the 19th cen- Heritage Site) plays host to the first solo a four-day food extravaganza which world’s most celebrated tourist land- Special tury to the present day, all of them from exhibition by contemporary artist Paola promises to bring together some of marks. The backdrop for the monument the collection of the London-based Epifani. Known by the pseudonym Rabar- the most exciting and experimental is the , home to an important SENSITIVITY TO THE Royal Institute of British Architects. ama, the Padua-based sculptor gained chefs in the city. With a busy schedule collection of copper engraving plates ENVIRONMENT From archaeology to street photogra- international acclaim for the ability to ex- of tastings, workshops and live cooking from the 16th century. The piazza has The host the first phy, the exhibition takes visitors on an plore the boundaries of time and percep- demonstrations held at the Auditorium appeared in several notable films includ- major retrospective dedicated to epic exploration of the city, triggering tion. Decorated with symbols, letters and Parco della Musica, the event allows ing Federico Fellini’s “La Dolce Vita”. Italian sculptor Mauro Staccioli. The reflections on its architecture, town hieroglyphics, her large-scale installations visitors to learn the tricks of the trade exhibition includes 26 works placed planning, politics and society. Ongoing look like “primordial creatures from outer from topnotch industry experts. From around the grounds of the baths until October 28. space”. Ongoing until October 4. September 20 to 23. as well as in underground areas of the site, with a special itinerary Tel. (+39) 06 32810410 Tel. (+39) 06 68805311 Tel. (+39) 02 3653 9650 emphasizing the artist’s desire art-city.it stadiodomiziano.com tasteofroma.it for a close relationship between sculpture and the environment. Ongoing until September 30. coopculture.it China Airlines Fiumicino earns global

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