Italian Embassy hosts musical evening at AUK

KUWAIT: The Italian Embassy in Kuwait hosted a concert at the American University of Kuwait (AUK) Auditorium, titled “A Musical Journey Through Classical and Contemporary Italian Melodies,” as part of its National Day celebrations.

In his opening remarks, Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini thanked AUK for once again providing its auditorium for the event and welcomed attendees in celebration of Italy’s musical heritage.

“Yesterday we commemorated the National Day of Italy, the most important event for Italy and all the Italian people around the world, and today we are going to enjoy together a beautiful concert showcasing some of the most celebrated melodies of the Italian musical tradition,” he said. The ambassador highlighted the global recognition of many Italian songs, describing music as a “bridge” between Italy and other cultures, including Kuwait.

Italian Ambassador Lorenzo Morini

Performers soprano Michela Sburlati, tenor Paolo Bernardi, and pianist Rosalba Lapresentazione perform at AUK.

The evening featured performances by soprano Michela Sburlati, tenor Paolo Bernardi and pianist Rosalba Lapresentazione. The program included a selection of renowned works by composers such as Michele Novaro, Ruggero Leoncavallo, Lucio Dalla and Domenico Modugno, among others.

The concert was attended by members of the diplomatic community, music enthusiasts and guests from across Kuwait.