Photo: Embassy of Italy in Washington DC
“The Best of Italy”. The Italian art continues to be seen as an icon of beauty and world class and a source of inspiration for international audiences.
ICONS combines dance and music with art, history, and nature. The show includes several references to iconic Italian masterpieces, such as “The Creation of Adam” and “David” by Michelangelo, “The birth of Venus” by Botticelli, and “Apollo and Daphne” by Bernini.
Mimmo Miccolis
Over 9,000 visitors attended the World Premier of ICONS for the #EUOpenHouse on May 14th, 2016 at the Embassy of Italy.
- Concept and Choreography: Mimmo Miccolis
- Commissioned by The Embassy of Italy and the Italian Institute of Culture in Washington DC
- Original music: Francesco Germini
- Live music: Caterina Vannucci (Violin)
- Dancers from The Wshington Ballet/Trainees: Aidan Javier Carrasquel, Brianna Sosa, Gabe Hearn-Desautels, Haowei Zhu, Maya Harr, Nono Kinouchi, Reina Miyata and Renge Fujimori
Over 9,000 visitors attended the World Premier of ICONS for the #EUOpenHouse on May 14th, 2016 at the Embassy of Italy. “ICONS”, choreographed by Mimmo Miccolis performed by The Washington Ballet. - Embassy of Italy in Washington DC
