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Free Concert: Nilda Fernandez

Carmen — Wed, 03 Oct 2012 06:00:31 +0000

Friday, October 5 @ 8pm - With momentum and will of alliances and collaboration with the French Institute, Nilda Fernandez comes back to Madrid to present his latest album, Ti Amo (2010) and Castelar 704 (13 poems of Federico Garcia Lorca music by Nilda with Lucho González, Tomatito and Mino Cinelu).

Ti Amo & Castelar 704 have recognized Nilda Fernandez for his distinctive voice - sharp, tremulous and almost fragile sounding. It has many successes throughout his 14 recording projects and Spain still remembered the single he recorded in 1987, titled Madrid, Madrid with Miguel Bosé included in its repertoire. Free. Institut français. Calle de Marqués de la Ensenada, 10. Metro: Colon.

New Exhibit: Passing on Earth

Carmen — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:19 +0000

PASSING ON EARTH is a group exhibition conceived by the Institut Français in Spain that brings together 45 artists working today in France and Spain. This exhibition aims to show the diversity and quality of contemporary artists, and open a window into their worlds. The artists were chosen by two curator friends, Françoise Adamsbaum (Keza Galerie, Paris, France) and Mr William Jeffett (Conservative in the Salvador Dali Museum in Saint Petersburg, Florida, United-States). They represent different generations and sensibilities of the art today. Art critic Santiago Olmo has written a text that decrypts the works and the concept of the exhibition. Each artist has been asked a digital image to answer the following question:

"In 2011, we traverse the land in a few hours or find ourselves instantly across the globe in a few clicks. Despite that, we're just passing through. For humans, the passing on earth can last for hours, days or years. Since the twentieth century, only one or two generations ago, men can, for as long a life, tour the five continents and discover the most exotic regions of the world, which is now at hand. But some humans, writers or artists still prefer a journey, in their study, out of the world, and lead to a parallel universe. Do you? What kind of traveler are you? What memories of your journey on earth will you take? What real or dreamed image of the world will you save from your journey? Or what traces would leave from your passage?"

When? Inauguration on Wednesday, October 3 @ 19:30 - until November 15. Monday - Friday 10:30h - 20:00h Where? Institut français. Calle de Marqués de la Ensenada, 10. Metro: Colon/Alonso Martínez. Free.

Exhibit: Antonin Artaud, Language & Arts in the 50′s

Carmen — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 06:00:35 +0000

September 19 – December 17 Antonin Artaud (1896 – 1948) was a key figure in the avant-garde art scene after World War II. His work ranges from theater to poetry through visual art. The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (Calle Santa Isabel, 52) will house an exhibition devoted to the work of the French author including works

Free Thursday Night Concerts at the French Institute

Carmen — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 04:00:06 +0000

This month only, the French Institute of Madrid will be hosting two free concerts: Thursday, June 14 @ 8pm - After the success of last year’s concert, the chorus of Handel and Haydn Society returns to the Institut français with a new repertoire of works. Since its founding, the Handel and Haydn Society has set very clearly

Free Theatre in the French Institute

Carmen — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 04:00:05 +0000

This week only, the French Institute of Madrid will be showing two free theatrical performances: Monday, June 11 @ 8pm – Created by company ”Autour du Mime” with the participation of students from the Lycée Français de Madrid, Médée is a reinterpretation of myth, from contemporary rewritings and a reflection on the collective poetic imagery linked. Restores this

French Extravaganza

cheapinmadrid — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 16:08:23 +0000

For the next fortnight,the French Institute in Madrid is offering free French comedies of the last couple of years.Here is the programme with a short synopsis for each film. Gazon Maudit (11/01/2010) Comic film in French with Spanish subtitles about Laurent and Loli, a couple living comfortably in a small Southern city of France. Laurent

Learn a new language in 2010

cheapinmadrid — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:46:08 +0000

The language courses I am going to recommend are mostly found online,and some of them use Spanish as a reference. http://www.curso-de-aleman.de/: This website is a free German language learning site based in Spanish. Are you an English teacher requiring to supplement your lessons?Or simply assiting your Spanish friends to improve their English. http://www.mansioningles.com/ is a great website