Fabbrica del Vapore Launches Vapore d’Estate Summer Program in Milan
Vapore d’Estate is kicking off this summer at Fabbrica del Vapore, a creative space for youth located close to Milan's Cimitero Monumentale. Running from July 1 to September 30, 2020, this program is organized by Vapore – ATS dei Laboratori Fabbrica del Vapore and spearheaded by Fattoria Vittadini, with backing from the Comune di Milano. It features free performances in five areas: contemporary classical music, jazz/swing, dance, theater, and cinema/video art. July will highlight theater by Lyra Teatro, while September will see dance residencies for emerging choreographers. The film segment will spotlight Studio Azzurro's Facce di festa, showcasing Milan’s cultural vibe from the '70s and '80s. Reservations are necessary for all events, with various associations participating.
Key facts
- Vapore d’Estate runs from July 1 to September 30, 2020.
- The program is organized by Vapore – ATS dei Laboratori Fabbrica del Vapore, led by Fattoria Vittadini.
- It is sponsored by the Comune di Milano.
- All performances are free with mandatory reservations.
- Five thematic tracks: contemporary classical music, jazz/swing, dance, theater, and cinema/video art.
- Music curated by Contemporary Music Hub includes strings, flutes, piano, electronic, guitar, bass, beatbox, shell concerts, and musical sculptures.
- Theater in July features monologues by Lyra Teatro.
- Dance curated by Fattoria Vittadini and Ariella Vidach-AiEP / DiDstudio includes video projections and residencies for emerging choreographers.
- Cinema/video art includes Facce di festa, Studio Azzurro's first film, documenting Milan's 1970s-80s cultural scene and Milano Poesia festival directed by Gianni Sassi.
- Ten associations form ATS Vapore: Ariella Vidach Aiep / DiDstudio, The Art Land, Careof, Contemporary Music Hub Milano, Fattoria Vittadini, Macchinazioni Teatrali, Mostrami Factory, Ramaya Productions, Studio Azzurro Produzioni, V&A – Vento & Associati.
Entities
Artists
- Gianni Sassi
Institutions
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- Fattoria Vittadini
- Comune di Milano
- Contemporary Music Hub
- Lyra Teatro
- Ariella Vidach-AiEP / DiDstudio
- Studio Azzurro
- Vapore – ATS dei Laboratori Fabbrica del Vapore
- The Art Land
- Careof
- Macchinazioni Teatrali
- Mostrami Factory
- Ramaya Productions
- V&A – Vento & Associati
- NAOcreae Dance TAZ Temporary Autonomous Zone
- Artribune
Locations
- Milan
- Italy
- Cimitero Monumentale di Milano
- Fabbrica del Vapore
- via Giulio Cesare Procaccini 4, Milano