Category: Events

The Renaissance in Biella. Sebastiano Ferrero and his sons

Meeting with Mauro Natale, Edoardo Rossetti and Annalisa Zanni

Thursday 30 May | 6.00 pm Museo Poldi Pezzoli (Via Alessandro Manzoni 12 | Milan)

Sebastiano Ferrero was one of the most influential personalities of the Duchy of Savoy and Lombard territories during the years of the French occupation, where he was appointed by Louis XII General of Finance (1499-1519). The historical rediscovery of this figure allows to shed new light on some important Milanese initiatives (reproduction of the Virgin of the rocks by Leonardo, decoration of the building already Carmagnola-Dal Verme-Gallerani by Bramantino) and on the particular role that had in those years the city ​​of Biella (of which it was originally), a true artistic hub between the France of Louis XII and Francesco I, the duchy of Savoy and Milan.

This conference is part of the cycle of events that accompany the exhibition The Renaissance in Biella. Sebastiano Ferrero and his sons, in progress in Biella at Palazzo Ferrero, Palazzo La Marmora and Biellese Territory Museum until 18 August 2019.

A project of Cultural Revolution (e), a network of which the Center for Generations and Places is part.

The musical program “Sound paths” by N.I.S.I. Art and Music will be inaugurated on Sunday 2 June 2019 at 4.00 pm.

The exhibition, like every edition, will visit the offices of the associations that adhere to the Biellese Museum Network: important venues and historic buildings in the Biella area where illustrious figures traced their origins and history, industrial development, economic growth and enhancement of the territory, taking their actions beyond the local boundaries, thus allowing them to be remembered and celebrated today by their deeds or their exemplary lives. Alongside them in the review, illustrious and brilliant composers live again through eminent interpreters.

The inaugural day will be held at Palazzo Gromo Losa (Biella, Corso del Piazzo 22) which thanks to the enhancement activity of the Cassa di Risparmio di Biella Foundation has been completely restored and has become an important museum center.

The musical tribute is aimed at Ermanno Wolf Ferrari, a Venetian composer. Little-known figure as regards the production of chamber music, but remembered above all for the operas, he owes to Trio Mezzena / Patria / Ballario the important revaluation with the CD produced and distributed by Brilliantclassics from June 2019 (https://www.brilliantclassics.com/catalogs/coming-soon/).

Program

4.00 pm Guided tour

4.45 pm “Maurizio Losa di Prarolo” – Speaker Silvia Barolo

5.00 pm “Tribute to Ermanno Wolf Ferrari”

Trio Mezzena / Patria / Ballario (Franco Mezzena violin, Sergio Patria cello, Elena Ballario piano)

Music by Rachmaninoff and Wolf-Ferrari

6.00 pm Meeting with the Artist

The initiative is realized with the support, the contribution and in collaboration of: Biellese Museum Network – Piedmont Region – CRT Foundation – CRB Foundation – Municipality of Viverone, Candelo, Muzzano – Studio Ogliara and associates, Studio Bertolo, Agorà Palace – ATL of Biella – SmcRecords – Serazio & Negro pianos.

Info at: N.I.S.I.ArteMusica cell. 338/7294638 tel.0161 / 998105

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The concerts will be free and preceded by a guided tour by museum operators.

TED is a non-profit organization whose goal is to spread valuable ideas through the motto “Ideas Worth Spreading“, usually through short, but effective “talks” lasting up to 18 minutes.

The first TED conference of 1984 was a conference on technology, entertainment and design. Today, on the other hand, TED conferences deal with a huge variety of topics, from science, to business, to global issues, in more than 113 languages.

In the mood of “Ideas Worth Spreading”, TED promotes the TEDx program, which consists of a series of local events, organized around the world, which aim to bring together communities, organizations and individuals to make them live an experience like that proposed by TED.

Saturday 25 May 2019 at Palazzo Gromo Losa the speaker will have the task of interpreting the theme as the desire to relate to the topic or subject matter of competence not from a central and classic point of view, but from a peripheral point of view, unusual and that is able to make the listener discover new interpretations on topics that are thought to already have a complete vision. New glimpses, in fact, that can only be seen if you have the courage to explore the periphery of something. The concept of the periphery can in fact be understood both in a physical sense and in a metaphorical way, thus being able to range from subjects such as architecture, urban planning, to philosophy or psychology.

There is also a bioenergetic garden in the Mente Locale center among the destinations of the 2019 edition of “Appointment in the garden“, the exhibition organized by the Parks and Gardens Association of Italy, held on the first weekend of June.

The occasion was born thanks to the collaboration and the interest of the Garden Club of Biella which is among the supporters of the center and which has already organized some activities at Villa Boffo.

Saturday 1 June there will be an extraordinary opening of the garden and a musical aperitif.

The Mente Locale garden is very special because it was created by the eco-designer Marco Nieri according to the principles of bioenergetic landscape. It is not just a corner of greenery, but every detail has been designed to create an environment that returns wellbeing and active positive feelings and emotions.

This is a charity initiative that aims to raise awareness of a very beautiful but little-known corner of the city and collect funds to support the activities of the center.

The garden will be open from 17.00 to 21.30. A presentation of the project “Bioenergetic Garden of the Local Mind Center“ is scheduled from 5.15pm to 6.00pm.

Until 20.30, visitors can participate in the aperitif set up between the garden and the villa, accompanied by live music.

The entrance fee for the visit to the garden is 3 euros, the cost of the aperitif is 12 euros.

It is recommended to book by calling 335.1312635.

Information to the Secretariat of Local Mind 015401767 or to the email address mentelocale.aima@gmail.com

The Piedmontese gardens that adhere to the APGI review are 25. In the province of Biella there are, with the garden of Mente Locale, the rhododendron basin of the Oasi Zegna and the Botanical Garden of Oropa.

The complete list of gardens open to the public is on the website https://www.apgi.it/mappa-dei-giardini-di-appuntamento-in-giardino/

This year’s theme is “The garden is told”.

The event, whith aims to invite the general public to discover the surprising historical, artistic, botanical and landscape richness of Italian gardens, is an opportunity to let the public know about normally closed gardens or to enrich the possibilities of fruition of regularly opened gardens Mente Locale is located in Villa Boffo, Via Gramsci 29 in Biella, which has been renovated and made available for the center’s activities thanks to the Cassa di Risparmio di Biella Foundation.

The “Vergini delle Rocce” A trace of Leonardo in Biella and a triptych by Bernardino de’ Conti

Conference by Edoardo Villata with the participation of Francesco Alberti La Marmora

Monday 27 May | 6.00 pm Center for Piedmontese Studies Via Ottavio Revel 15 | Turin

Story of a rediscovered masterpiece. Forgotten as a low-value seventeenth-century canvas in the interior rooms of the Basilica of San Sebastiano in Biella, the painting proved to be an important 16th century panel; attributed to Bernardino de’ Conti, a Milanese follower of Leonardo, it was restored and placed in the Biellese Territory Museum.

Too little is known about this work, but many clues seem to link it to two other tables by de’ Conti found in La Marmora Palace and to suggest a commission by Sebastiano Ferrero. Edoardo Villata will tell, on the basis of little or no known documents, a compelling historical journey full of aspects still to be investigated.

This conference is part of the cycle of events that accompany the exhibition The Renaissance in Biella. Sebastiano Ferrero and his sons, in progress in Biella at Ferrero Palace, La Marmora Palace and Biellese Territory Museum until 18 August 2019.

A project of Cultural Revolution (e), a network of which the Center for Generations and Places is part.

Info Tel. 011/537486 | info@studipiemontesi.it | www.studipiemontesi.it

Starting from Bologna on 11 May 2019, the 102nd Tour of Italy presents four Piedmontese stages this year.

To celebrate the hundredth anniversary of the birth of Fausto Coppi will be run from Cuneo – Pinerolo: June 10, 1949 saw Coppi arrive only at the finish line with over 12 minutes ahead of Bartali after a solitary flight of 192 km.

The first on May 22nd with departure from Carpi to reach the Alessandria area in Novi Ligure – the birthplace of Costante Girardengo – to celebrate the achievement of the first Alexandrian champion when he won the Corsa Rosa, winning 7 out of 10 stages.

On May 23, the twelfth stage of the Tour of Italy will begin, which will touch the lower Biella area, passing by Zimone and Salussola.

It will depart from Pinerolo on the 24th of May for stage 13 northwards, touching the Val di Susa, passing through the Col del Lys, crossing the Valli di Lanzo to the Orco Valley, to climb to 2200 meters of altitude up to Ceresole Reale – Lago Serrù.