Expo 2020 Dubai kicks off on October
1 and Italy is set to play a lead role thanks to its stunning
pavilion and a programme featuring several of the nation's
world-famous artists.
These include conductor Riccardo Muti and the Cherubini
Orchestra, who are staging a production of Giuseppe Verdi's
Nabucco for the first time in the United Arab Emirates, and the
Accademia Teatro alla Scala, who will perform on Italy's
National Day on 24 November.
Shows by dancer Roberto Bolle, the Piazza Vittorio Orchestra and
jazz trumpet player Paolo Fresu are also among those organized
or co-organized by the Italy pavilion.
The World Fair's first thematic week is dedicated to "Climate
and Biodiversity" and the focus of the Italy Pavilion will be on
Venice.
The lagoon city will be presented as an international model on
how to combat the effects of climate change and promote
innovative environmental transition processes and cultural and
social innovation.
On October 3 one of the forums dedicated to Venice will present
the city's bid to be the world capital of sustainability.
The pavilion's exhibition itinerary will showcase the landscapes
and artistic treasures of the 15 participating regions and the
excellence of Italian craftsmanship and manufacturing.
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