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MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT KIDS IN AIRPORT

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“Just as iron rusts from disuse, even so does inaction spoil the intellect”Leonardo da Vinci

CEROLI’S RESTORED “VITRUVIAN MAN” BACK AT THE AIRPORT’S TERMINAL 3

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Soy Luna LiveLa Divina Commedia Opera Musical Gran Follia!

The Origins of the WorldLes Étoiles

Drama in four acts by Giuseppe Verdi to an Italian libretto by Andrea Maffei . Set in Germany between 1755 and 1757, the ope-ra tells the tragic story of Carlo, the elder son of Count Massimiliano Moor, who puts himself at the head of a band of robbers in a burst of anger against his father. Based on the epony-mous play by Friedrich Schiller. From January 21 to February 4.

Following major renovation works, the large wooden sculpture creat-ed in 1967 by Mario Ceroli returns to the airport’s Terminal 3. A re-in-terpretation of the Renaissance principle of man as the measure of all things, the Vitruvian Man has been travelling far and wide since the 1980s, with temporary displays in the United States, Switzerland and many other countries.The highly evocative art piece took its in-spiration from the world-famous sketch in which Leonardo da Vinci gives a visual representation of the idea of proportion expressed by Marcus Vitruvius Pollio in his treatise “De Architectura”.Ceroli’s three-dimensional version of the work, whose name “Squilibrio” (Imbal-ance) expresses the contrast between the harmonious proportions of the Vitruvian Man and the reality of every human being dealing with his own contradictions, has always been a reference point for passen-gers transiting through the airport.On the occasion of its return home, Aero-porti di Roma has launched a community project aimed at transforming Fiumici-no into a stage for world-class events to be held in co-operation with some of

the city’s most prominent institutions, such as the Rome Opera House (Teatro dell’Opera), the National Academy of St Cecilia (Accademia Nazionale di Santa Ce-cilia), the Parco della Musica multi-func-tional music complex and the Auditorium della Conciliazione.A special gift to those travelling for pleas-ure or work, a number of “airport pianos” have been permanently installed by Aero-porti di Roma in order to present passen-gers with exclusive concerts and preview performances. The restoration project of the Vitruvian Man, welcomed with great enthusiasm by Mario Ceroli, led to a com-plete renewal of the sculpture. For such operation, the artist drew inspiration from the ExoMars 2016 space mission: the orig-inal black marble basement was replaced with a hexagonal pedestal filled with var-ious-shaped “glass pieces”, while a new lighting system has been introduced to give the statue renewed sparkle and unprece-dented charm. Towering over the depar-ture hall of Terminal 3, the restored work is intended to be a symbol of hospitality for both passengers and visiting guests.

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The highly successful International Ballet Gala returns with an superb line-up of principals from the world’s leading ballet companies including the New York City Ballet, Bolshoi Ballet and Paris Opera Ballet. In a crescendo of classical virtuosity and ro-mantic pas de deux, the show will see the participa-tion of Italian sensation Jacopo Tissi accompanied by a mysterious guest whose identity will be unveiled during the opening night. On January 27 and 28.

Five educational workshops take children on an exciting journey through time. Led by profes-sional teaching artists, the scheduled events include live comic entertainment with full-scale automated reptiles, archaeological excavations, pedagogical narrations on the socio-cultural evolution of our species and a series of painting labs where the little ones will get to draw prehistoric figures on real peb-bles. Suitable for kids aged 5+. Every weekend.

A daring rock, punk and jazz opera version of Dante’s Divine Comedy with an avant-garde soundtrack and plenty of spectacular 3D effects. Conceived by acclaimed director Andrea Ortis, this monumental show combines a passionate narration with a symbolic universe rich in history and magic, bringing back the attention of the widest public to one of the greatest works of world literature. From January 19 to 24.

Between jokes, timeless melodies and ca-baret virtuosity, a vibrant musical ride to the notes of legendary songs that have captiva-ted entire generations of Italians, from the early 20th century to the present day. Accompanied by a live band, a cast of dancers, showgirls and variety artists will alternate on the stage of the country’s most famous café-chantant. Ongoing until February 4.

Following sold-out gigs in Argentina, Colombia and Mexico, the city’s largest indoor arena plays host to the debut concert tour of the cast members from the popular Disney Channel television series. In a crescendo of flamboyant costumes and addictive sing-along songs, the show promises to thrill Italian audiences with its incredible staging, complex chore-ography and powerful live performances. On January 27 and 28.

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Now in its third sea-son, the annual con-cert series promoted by Aeroporti di Roma re-turns with plenty of live music sessions held at various locations throu-ghout the airport (boar-ding areas B and E). Scheduled until June 2018, this year’s edition will feature a series of exclusive mini-concerts by young, talented artists from the National Academy of St Cecilia. Upcoming events include the JuniOrchestra instrumental ensemble

performing a reinter-pretation of firm favo-rites from Cajkovskij and Purcell (January 11 and 25) and a solo piano concert by Mad-dalena Jacopuzzi with a musical programme

showing Debussy at his purest (January 18). The result of a co-operation between Aeroporti di Roma and one of the oldest musical institutions in the world, the initiative aims at bringing top-quali-ty entertainment to departing passengers.

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THE DOME ILLUSIONThe Baroque church of St. Ignatius was supposed to have a monumental dome, but when the money ran out in 1647 the plans were scrapped. Instead of foregoing the dome entirely, painter and Jesuit brother Andrea Pozzo proposed that he paint a life-sized illusion of a dome that would fool the eyes of visitors, as long as they looked up from the proper angle.

THE AVENTINE KEYHOLEA sweeping view of Rome is perfectly contained in the keyhole of a nondescript-looking door on the Aventine Hill, neatly placing the dome of St. Peter’s right in the center. The city’s semi-secret peephole vista lines up perfectly with the garden, centered on the Vatican in the distance. No one seems to be able to say with certainty whether this was a beautifully planned peepshow, or just a lucky coincidence.

THE FANTASY DISTRICTTucked behind the main streets of Quartiere Trieste between piazza Buenos Aires and via Tagliamento, Coppedè is one of the city’s most unexpected and elaborate districts. A jumble of historic styles such as Art Nouveau, Medieval, Ancient Greek and Roman Baroque all whipped together in a dramatic frenzy, it owes its name to the Florentine architect who had it commissioned in the Early 1900s.

JAZZ LESSONSFor the sixth year in a row, two exclusive master classes illustrate the great adventures of the popular Afro-American sound. Among the upcoming events are a special class on Louis Armstrong and a dialogue-interview with Franco D’Andrea. On January 14 and 21.auditorium.com

FIUMICINO INVERNOThe House of Participation in Maccarese plays host to a book presentation with author Matteo Persica discussing the incredible adventures of Italian singer-songwriter Rino Gaetano. Promoted by the city’s Department for Cultural Activities, the event will see acclaimed musician Daniele Savelli performing a live tribute to Gaetano’s satirical songs. On January 13 at 8:30 pm.comune.fiumicino.rm.gov.it

SERVICE CHARTEROn the Aeroporti di Roma website you can download the Service Charter along with the Airport Guide, a handbook that provides useful information for passengers travelling throu-gh the airports of Fiumicino and Ciampino. The ADR Service Charter implements the ENAC (Italian Civil Aviation Authority) regulations and proposes quality indicators for each passen-ger type, with the aim of providing information on the level of quality achieved and on the improvement objectives. adr.it

An immersive, multi-sensory and the-atrical journey through Pink Floyd’s extraordinary world. After a sell-out run at the Victoria & Albert Museum in London, the exhibit chronicles the music, iconic vi-

On the fiftieth anniversary of his death, a major retrospective pays tri-bute to one of the greatest Italian artists of the 20th century, Antonio de Curtis, better known by his stage name Totò. With a large selection of original documents, memora-bilia, letters, costumes, photographs and personal manuscripts, the exhibition takes the audience back in time to the universe of this old-style entertainer, telling of his incredible life, his passion and his loves. Ongoing until February 18.

Suspense, surprise, entertain-ment and magic mingle together in a theatrical show beyond any expectations. With top-notch perfor-mances by some of the world’s best entertainers, mesmerizing music, powerful light effects and the most advanced audio and video technolo-gies, poetry and wonder perfectly join on stage in this unforgettable journey through the realm of impossible. From January 25 to February 4.

Totò Genio Supermagic 2018

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PIAZZA DELLA REPUBBLICAFormerly known as Piazza Esedra, this se-mi-circular square owes its name to the large exedra of the neighbouring Baths of Diocletian. The porticos around the piaz-za, built in 1887–98 by Gaetano Koch, were in memory of the ancient buildings on the same sites. The adjacent Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Mar-tyrs was built by Michelangelo using the warm bathroom of the Roman baths as a wing for its spacious Greek cross plan.

The Pink Floyd Exhibition

suals and staging of the world’s most iconic rock band, illustrating their groundbreaking use of special effects, powerful imagery and social commentary from the underground psychedelic scene in 1960s London to the present day. From January 19 to July 1.

Tel. (+39) 06 0608 pinkfloydexhibition.com

Until mid-February Palazzo Barbe-rini plays host to a comprehensive exhibition of playful, avant-garde works by Italian Renaissance painter Arcimboldo (1526-1593). Famous for his imaginative portrait heads made entirely of objects such as fruits, vege-tables, flowers, fish and books, the artist is universally known as a 16th-century Mannerist. The show, curated by Sylvia Ferino-Pagden, includes approximately 100 works of 16th century Lombard culture: 20 of these pieces are by the

Milanese painter himself, while rest are products of his contemporaries. The show’s itinerary commences with a tri-bute to the Milanese environment whe-re Arcimboldo grew up, with a second section focusing on the period the artist spent as a portrait painter in the Hab-sburg courts of Vienna and Prague, as witnessed by works such as the portrait of the “Archduchess Anna” along with Arcimboldo’s famous personification of the four “Seasons” in dialogue with the four “Elements” (which has not been exhibited for at least 20 years). After a detour through a section on naturalistic study, the next chapter is Arcimboldo’s so-called “reversible heads”, still life images that become human faces when rotated 180 degrees. Coupled with the following sections on composite busts and portraits, these two collections in succession demonstrate the painter’s ability to not only show nature and hu-

The artist’s bizarre “composite heads” on display at Palazzo Barberini

The curious legacy of Arcimboldo

man beings at the same time, but also to illustrate how closely related they are. From a distance, the composite heads seem to be normal human portraits. Yet a closer view reveals individual objects, carefully selected to characterize the subject, forming various anatomical shapes of a human bust. These last

works are often referred to as Arcimbol-do’s “ridiculous paintings,” of which the Palazzo’s exhibition holds masterpieces such as “The Librarian” and “The Jurist”. Ongoing until February 11.

Tel. (+39) 06 81100257arcimboldoroma.it

The Vittoriano hosts a world-class exhibition highlighting the important role of Leica cameras in the evolution of modern photography over the last century. From Henri Cartier-Bresson to Elliott Erwitt, the show compri-ses more than 350 original prints by some of the world’s most celebrated photographers along with vintage po-sters, historical magazines and archive documents from the 1920s onwards. Ongoing until February 18.

The Great Masters

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Starting January 2018, Air Europa will operate a daily flight to Ma-drid, in addition to the airline’s two daily services on the same route. The announcement marks the carrier’s 15th anniversary of operations in Rome-Fiu-micino. On board the new Boeing 737-800 aircraft configured with 180 seats, customers will be provided with a full-service experience, including direct access to unrivaled streaming options,

Air Europa to increase Madrid frequencies

wi-fi connection and 12 Business Class seats. Founded in 1986, Air Europa flies to about 92 destinations in 30 countries: last year it carried 10 million passen-gers, making it the second largest Span-ish airline in the global air market. Con-stantly searching for excellence in its services, AirEuropa boasts more official quality, safety and maintenance certif-icates than any other Spanish carrier. In addition to its healthy and sustain-

able meals made from or-ganic products, Air Europa has recently launched a new promotion that allows pas-sengers to multiply the miles earned within the company’s SUMA loyalty programme. aireuropa.com

Aeroporti di Roma is proud to treat the little ones with an ori-ginal, fun-filled initiati-ve. Kids who are about to take off for the first time will get awarded with the “Junior travel-ler license”, a special document certifying their first flying experience. The certi-ficate will be available for free at one of the ADR information desks located throughout the airport (Terminal 3 - departure hall and boarding area B). Children will also have the opportunity to customize the document, printed in full colour as the most beautiful me-

Junior traveller license

mento one could wish to bring home from a trip. The initiative is part of the programme launched by Aeropor-ti di Roma to improve service quality at the Leonardo da Vinci International Airport. adr.it/diploma-piccolo-viaggiatore