Social Programme

Concert

Auditorium Parco della Musica – Sinopoli Hall
Sunday, 17th September 2023 – 6:30 pm

Concert Opera Arias with instrumental interludes.
Ensemble: Soprano, Tenor, Baritone, strings and piano

Soprano: Aleksandra Buczek
Tenore: Francesco Fortes
Baritono: Paolo Ciavarelli
Pianoforte: Denis Volpi
Primo violino: Elvin Dhimitri

Altri archi:
Ilia Kanani
Valentino Ferraro
Radoslaw Srodon

I act
1 – Gioacchino Rossini: Overture Barbiere di Siviglia (instrumental) – 3,8 min
2 – Vincenzo Bellini: Casta Diva Norma (soprano) – 4 min
3 – Gaetano Donizetti: Una furtiva lagrima L’Elisir d’amore (tenor) – 3,4 min
4 – Gioacchino Rossini: Largo al factotum Barbiere di Siviglia (baritone) – 4 min
5 – Pietro Mascagni: Intermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana (instrumental) – 3,4 min
6 – Giuseppe Verdi: Sempre Libera La Traviata (soprano) – 4 min
7 – Giacomo Puccini: E lucevan le stelle (tenor) Tosca – 3,4 min

II act
8 – Giacomo Puccini: Vissi d’arte Tosca (soprano) – 3,4 min
9 – Giacomo Puccini: Nessun dorma Turandot (tenor) – 3,4 min
10 – Giuseppe Verdi: Preludio La Traviata (instrumental) – 3,4 min
11 – Giuseppe Verdi: Parigi o Cara La Traviata (soprano and tenor) – 3,4 min
12 – Gioacchino Rossini: Ah! qual colpo inaspettato! Barbiere di Siviglia (trio) – 3,4 min
13 – Giuseppe Verdi: Libiam nei lieti calici La Traviata (trio) – 3,4 min

Football Match and special event at Orange Futbol Club

Via degli Olimpionici 71, Roma (itinerary from the venue)
Tuesday, 19th September 2023 – 7:00 pm

The idea to organize a friendly match of football (soccer) among the participants of the international conferences on geosynthetics was conceived at the University of Grenoble, France, in May 1985 during the meeting of the Scientific Committee for the preparation of the Third International Conference on Geotextiles to be held in Vienna, Austria, in April 1986.

The football (soccer) match will be held also in the magic atmosphere of Roma (2023).

While the match will take place, it will be possible to attend a nice Roman Cooking Show and taste a delicious “cacio e pepe” for those attendees who are cooking lovers.

Gala Dinner at Terrazza Caffarelli

Piazzale Caffarelli, 4, Roma (itinerary from 12 ICG venue)
Wednesday, 20th September 2023 – 8:00 pm

Not included in the Conference registration fee. Gala dinner can be booked during registration as a supplementary option.

Admiring the Capital City from one of the most fascinating viewpoints and getting lost amid the timid rooftops of the houses located in the heart of the Eternal City. This is one of the great opportunities that only a city like Rome can offer. The Terrace is a magnificent and exclusive location, with outdoor spaces and is a source of pride and boast for the city of Rome. It offers visitors from all over the world the opportunity to live unique moments and experience quality food and passion for art in an exclusive location, feeling like the custodians of timeless memories.

https://www.terrazzacaffarelli.it/en/

Cultural tour for accompanying persons

Not included in the Accompanying Person fee. Tours can be booked during registration as a supplementary option.

The 12 ICG Organizing Committee will provide accompanying persons the chance to go on cultural tours organized from 18 to 21 September 2023.

Please note that the programs may be canceled due to low participation.
If a program is canceled, the Secretariat will inform you in advance and registration will be refunded.

All meeting points have to be reached by public transportation or by own means

Monday 18 September 2023
Ancient Rome: history and legends of the Eternal City

Experience over 2,500 years of history on a private tour through Rome’s beautiful historic centre. A narrated journey of the palaces, monuments, churches, fountains, and statues of Italy’s capital to discover its history and most famous sightseeing spots.

Duration: 2 hours approx
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Meeting point: Metro B “Colosseo” stop – Largo Gaetana Agnesi exit

MEETING POINT PHOTO

Tuesday 19 September 2023
Rome and its ghosts: the narration of Rome and its ghosts

Rome is not only satured in history but also legends: walk around the city center to visit the ghosts of Rome from Trevi Fountain to Ponte Sisto: discover the secrets of Rome’s “boia” and his lover, the lovers hiding at Trevi Fountain and Castel Sant’Angelo and more.

Duration: 2 hours approx
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Meeting point: in front of Castel Sant’Angelo’s entrance,  Sant’Angelo bridge side.

MEETING  POINT PHOTO

Wednesday 20 September 2023

Dolce Vita – Rome and its movies: Rome has always been the set of great movies that have entered everyone’s heart.

Discover the most iconic scenes and cinematic locations in Rome from Piazza del Popolo to the Via Veneto, Piazza Navona: From Angels and Demons to La Dolce Vita, from La Grande Bellezza to Roman Holiday, from Eat, Pray and Love to To Rome With Love, prepare to be taken on a cinematic trip around Rome’s most famous film locations.

Duration: 2 hours approx
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Meeting point: Piazza Barberini, Fontana del Tritone (fountain)

MEETING POINT PHOTO

Thursday 21 September 2023

Roma and its Popes: visit of the historic center and the most important churches related to papal history

Discover the most famous churches of Rome from Trastevere to the Pantheon to learn more about Rome and its bond with the Pope.
Discover the Basilica’s of Rome with a prepared guide.

Duration: 2 hours approx
Meeting time: 10:00 am
Meeting point: Fontana di Santa Maria In Trastevere, Piazza Santa Maria in Trastevere

MEETING POINT PHOTO

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