Romaeuropa Festival 2018: Between Worlds Opens with Kirina
The 33rd edition of the Romaeuropa Festival begins September 19, 2018, and runs until November 25 across multiple venues in Rome. Titled 'Between Worlds,' the festival emphasizes artists from non-European countries, including Africa, China, Argentina, Lebanon, Israel, Iran, Japan, and Vietnam. Artistic director Fabrizio Grifasi describes the festival as a space for mediation and reconciliation between opposites. The opening performance is 'Kirina' by Serge-Aimè Coulibaly, featuring music by Rokia Traorè and text by Felwine Sarr, a Senegalese economist and philosopher who advocates for autonomous regional development outside the Western paradigm. The festival includes sections for children (REfKids) with works dedicated to Berio and Ligeti, and a new focus on technology and performance called Digitalive, curated by Federica Patti. Other curated sections include Anni Luce (theater) by Maura Teofili, Dancing Days (dance) by Francesca Manica, and REfKids+Family by Stefania Lo Giudice. The festival also features works by artists such as Omar Rajeh, Caroline Guiela Nguyen, Wen Hui, Cecilia Bengolea, Lola Arias, Sharon Eyal, and Peter Brook. Grifasi highlights the importance of public support and the challenge of operating in Rome's less continuous cultural scene compared to other European cities.
Key facts
- Romaeuropa Festival 2018 is the 33rd edition, running from September 19 to November 25.
- The festival is titled 'Between Worlds' and focuses on non-European artists.
- Opening performance is 'Kirina' by Serge-Aimè Coulibaly.
- Felwine Sarr contributed text to 'Kirina' and advocates for autonomous African development.
- Rokia Traorè collaborated on the music for 'Kirina'.
- REfKids section includes works dedicated to Berio and Ligeti.
- Digitalive replaces Digitalife, focusing on technology and performance, curated by Federica Patti.
- Other curated sections: Anni Luce (Maura Teofili), Dancing Days (Francesca Manica), REfKids+Family (Stefania Lo Giudice).
Entities
Artists
- Serge-Aimè Coulibaly
- Rokia Traorè
- Felwine Sarr
- Alain Platel
- Fela Kuti
- Toni Morrison
- Peter Sellars
- Aboubakar Soumakoro
- Omar Rajeh
- Caroline Guiela Nguyen
- Wen Hui
- Cecilia Bengolea
- Lola Arias
- Sharon Eyal
- Agrupacion Senor Serrano
- Christos Papadopulos
- Cledat&Petitpierre
- Salvo Lombardo
- Anagoor
- Tagliarini&Deflorian
- Peter Brook
- Akram Khan
- Letizia Renzini
- Robert Henke
- None Collective
- Federica Patti
- Maura Teofili
- Francesca Manica
- Stefania Lo Giudice
- Monique Veaute
- Fabrizio Grifasi
- Chiara Pirri
- Serge Aimé Coulibaly
- Rokia Traoré
- Marco Donnarumma
- The Cool Couple
- fuse*
- Quiet Ensemble
- IOCOSE
- Caterina Barbieri
- Andrea Familari
- Demetrio Castellucci
- Polisonum
- NONE Collective
- Fabrizio Ottaviucci
- Cornelius Cardew
- Alvin Curran
- Tempo Reale
- Edison Studio
- Ryoji Ikeda
- Eklekto Ensemble
- Frank Zappa
- Peter Rundel
- Giorgio Bernasconi
Institutions
- Romaeuropa Festival
- Fondazione Romaeuropa
- Faso Dance Théâtre
- Wiener Festwochen
- Opificio Romaeuropa
- Robot Festival
- Spring Attitude
- Palaexpo
- Mattatoio
- Sala Santa Rita
- Teatro Argentina
- Artribune
- Azienda speciale Palaexpo
- MAXXI
- Auditorium Parco della Musica
- Fondazione Musica per Roma
- Accademia Teatro alla Scala
- Ensemble Giorgio Bernasconi
- ArsElettronica
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Africa
- China
- Argentina
- Lebanon
- Israel
- Iran
- Japan
- Vietnam
- Dakar
- Senegal
- Afghanistan
- France
- Paris
- Testaccio
- Bologna
- Teatro Argentina, Largo di Torre Argentina, 52, Rome
- Mattatoio, Piazza Orazio Giustiniani 4, Rome
- Sala Santa Rita, Via Montanara, Rome
- MAXXI, Via Guido Reni, 4/a, Rome
- Auditorium Parco della Musica, Via Pietro de Coubertin, 30, Rome