Sunday 18 May sees the return of Letterathè, the project consisting of meetings and debates organised by the Local Authorities of Lucca, Department for Culture with the collaboration of the Civic Library Agorà and the organisational contribution of the associations Il Vallisneriano, Società Lucchese dei Lettori and LuccAutori.
The first of the two meetings organised by LuccAutori – that maintains the now twenty-year commitment of presenting figures who represent excellence in the field of culture – is with
Antonio Caprarica:
Sunday 18 May at 17.30
at the auditorium of the Biblioteca Civica Agorà.
Introductions by Maria Elena Marchini and Demetrio Brandi.
The historical Rai correspondent from London, presents “Il romanzo dei Windsor” (The Windsor Saga). Love, intrigue and betrayal in three-hundred years of the royal fairytale (Sperling & Kupfer).
“Il romanzo dei Windsor” recounts the secrets of the most long-lasting royal family retracing over three hundred years of history.
info: LuccAutori tel.0584961169 www.raccontinellarete.it info@raccontinellarete.it
Details:
- The meetings organised by LuccAutori:
The meeting with Antonio Caprarica is on Sunday 18 May at 17.30 in the auditorium of the Civic Library Agorà. Introduced by Maria Elena Marchini and Demetrio Brandi. Free admission.
The meeting with Carlo Verdone is on Saturday 24 May at 17.30 at the Real Collegio. Introduced by Mario Bernardi Guardi and Demetrio Brandi. Free admission.Info: LuccAutori tel.0584961169 www.raccontinellarete.it info@raccontinellarete.it
- The meetings organised by the Società Lucchese dei Lettori
“Narrare oggi a Lucca” (Narration Today in Lucca) at Villa Bottini, 17,00 Monday 19 May
Paolo Vanelli, well-known and esteemed critic, presents five Lucca writers who presented their work in 2013/2014 and have a sustained track record in cultural work.
“Il dolore pazzo dell’amore” (The Crazy Pain of Love) Friday 30 May Villa Bottini, 17.30
Pierangelo Buttafuoco is an established and successful writer. Also known for his participation in radio and TV shows, he is undoubtedly a highly interesting and stimulating figure. His book has been the object of much debate and appreciation throughout the year and remains one of the most read novels in Italy.
- The meeting is organised by Il Vallisneriano
“Tredici canzoni spagnole antiche e una ninna nanna” (Thirteen Ancient Spanish Songs and a Lullaby) – Friday 13 June, Underground Bastion San Regolo, 21.00
Performance of the first part of Garcia Lorca’s poetry collection “Songs”, SPANISH FOLK SONGS
The performers will be mezzo-soprano singer Laura Brioli, the Maestro Riccardo Mascia on the piano and Eugenia Pesenti as the reciting voice.
Each “song” will be briefly introduced to better grasp their spirit and history. Singing in the original language will be accompanied by the reading of the Italian translation. Admission free. A free programme will be available at the event. Bookings can be made by telephone on 0583 91607(Glauco Strappaghetti) or 0583 493261 (Paola Zumbo)
COMUNE DI LUCCA – Assessorato alla Cultura
0583.4422 – 0583.445709
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