Dorian Festival VI
We are about to return with the sixth edition in 2024!
We are about to present you with lots of news that we will bring to eight municipalities in Sardinia!
We have many books and many writers to present to you, and not only that!!
Full speed ahead!
Here are some shots taken from the concert for you
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by Duo Dorian on August 19, 2023 in Loceri!
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A wonderful setting, a participating and warm audience meant that this event of the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition was also a success!
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A special thank you to our friend Paolo Casula who made the event possible, to the Autonomous Region of Sardinia and to the Municipal Administration of Loceri, in the person of the Mayor Gianfranco Lecca and the Councilor Angelo Mulas.
The Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition conquered Loceri, with the Reading “I don't write poetry on Sunday”, by the writer Claudio Moica and with the musician Rafaella Bandiera.
They enchanted the Loceri audience, with their poetry and their music, on a magical summer night.
We thank immensely the President of the Proloco Paolo Casula, the Municipal Administration of Loceri in the persons of the Mayor Gianfranco Lecca and the Councilor Angelo Mulas.
A special thank you to the Sardinia Region for its trust and for believing in our project!
We are giving you these shots as a gift, and we look forward to seeing you at the next events!!
Full speed ahead!
Photo by Tonio Mocci.
Production of “Sardinnya”.
Lights edited by “I Desideri” by Marco Zoa.
Dear friends,
here are some photographic shots taken from the wonderful concert of the Duo Puglia – Meloni in Lotzorai for the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition.
An extraordinary evening of beautiful music and joy, in a wonderful corner of Sardinia.
We are very happy with the success of the Event and with having hosted such a large and enthusiastic audience, who could not stop applauding the performances of the Duo Mistral, who this year celebrates forty years of collaboration.
A big thank you to the municipal administration of Lotzorai, in the persons of the Mayor Cesare Mannini and the Deputy Mayor and Councilor Giovanni Ugo Serra for their immense availability and professionalism.
We look forward to seeing you at the next events to be held in Quartu Sant'Elena starting tomorrow.
The Dorian Festival - Fifth Edition is organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci!
Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition returns to Quartu Sant'Elena, and does so with prestigious book presentations, with two important authors.
We look forward to seeing you on August 29, 2023 with the presentation of the book "Medianity - a bridge towards light" by Manuela Pompas, at the Central Library of Quartu Sant'Elena, at 6.00 pm.
Moderator Claudio Moica in collaboration with the Liberevento Cultural Festival.
We will talk about topics related to spirituality and inner growth.
The Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition is organized by the Dorian Association with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, and is sponsored by the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena.
We look forward to seeing you at these two unmissable events!
Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
tomorrow the presentation of the magnificent novel by Antonio Boggio, entitled "Crime at the Silver Bay", will finally be held within the Dorian Festival - Fifth Edition.
We will do this in the presence of the Author, who will dialogue with Prof. Gloria Lai and Maestro Davide Mocci.
But it will be a doubly special evening, because we will be able to enjoy the readings of Dr. Valentina Loi, who will interpret some passages from the Novel!
And the surprises will not stop here, as we will be able to daydream while listening to some musical pieces performed by the "Sancta Helèna Chorus" of Quartu Sant'Elena, directed by Maestro Serenella Carta.
The appointment is at the Central Library of Quartu, in Via Dante n. 66 at 6.00 pm.
I would say that with a program like this, you just can't miss it!
Free and free entry!
A big thank you to the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena for their patronage, and a special thank you to Elena Costa of the "Sancta Helèna Chorus" for her availability.
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
the Dorian Festival - Fifth Edition continues its journey with the presentation of the book "The adventures of Trovatilla and Rossillina" by the writer, archaeologist and illustrator Gloria Lai!
You are all invited on 7 September 2023 at the Flumini Library located in Via Mar Ligure in Quartu Sant'Elena at 5.00 pm.
It will be an exciting evening, discovering the author's fairy tales and wonderful stories that enchant adults and children.
Entrance is FREE and PLACES are LIMITED, therefore it will be necessary to book by calling the library on 070 86012810.
The initiative is organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, the collaboration of the Municipal Library of Flumini and with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena .
We are waiting for you!
Full speed ahead!!!
VIRGINIA SABA IN QUARTU SANT'ELENA!!!
Dear friends,
we are pleased to invite you to the Presentation of the Book “Traces of Happiness” by the Writer, Journalist and TV Presenter Virginia Saba!!
The author will talk with Prof. Gloria Lai and Maestro Davide Mocci on September 9th at "Sa Domu'e farra" in Via Eligio Porcu in Quartu Sant'Elena at 7.00 pm.
It promises to be an interesting and exciting evening, during which topics ranging from Philosophy, Music and Self-Awareness will be discussed.
It will be an evening full of surprises that we will reveal to you only during the event, included in the schedule of the "Dorian Festival - Fifth Edition", organized by the "Dorian" Cultural Association with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci and the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena.
We thank the “Nodas” Association for their collaboration!!!
You really can't miss this unique opportunity to meet and listen to the writer Virginia Saba!!! .
Furthermore, thanks to the "Inkentro" bookshop in Cagliari, at the end of the evening you will have the opportunity to have the book signed directly by the Author!!!
Free and free entry!
We are waiting for you!!
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Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the presentation of the book "The Einstein Bridge - Rosen" by Marcello Murru and Giovanni Fiabane.
We will have the pleasure of having both authors with us who will dialogue with the journalist Carlo Floris!!
The event will be held tomorrow 11 September at the Central Library of Quartu Sant'Elena in Via Dante n. 66 at 6.00 pm.
Free and free entry!!!
We hope many of you will come!!!
The event is organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, within the “Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition”, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, in collaboration with the Central Library of Quartu S. Elena, of the Pettirosso Editore Publishing House and with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena.
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CONCERT OF THE “DORIAN” DUO
IN QUARTU SANT'ELENA!!!
Dear friends,
we are pleased to invite you to the concert of the "Dorian" Duo, formed by Maestro Cristina Scalas on the Transverse Flute and by Maestro Davide Mocci on the Guitar.
We will travel together on a musical journey that will take us on a journey through different styles and periods of the history of music!!!
We are waiting for you tonight 12 September at the splendid and historic "Sa domu'e farra", in Via Eligio Porcu n. 143 in Quartu Sant'Elena at 7.00 pm.
Free and free entry!!
The event is organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, within the “Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition”, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, the collaboration of the NODAS Association and with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena.
You can't miss it!
Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Presentation of the Book "I STORIES OF THE INN", which will be held on Monday 18 September at the Central Library of Quartu Sant'Elena in Via Dante n.66 at 6.00 pm.
The authors Ciro Auriemma, Carlo Augusto Melis Costa and Renato Troffa will be present and will talk with Davide Mocci.
The evening will be enriched by the readings of some passages from the book by Valentina Loi.
The event is included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition, organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Saint Helena.
We hope many of you will come!
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the presentation of the book "Cercarcieli" by Rossana Copez, which will be held on 25 September at the Central Library of Quartu Sant'Elena, in Via Dante n. 66, at 6.00 pm.
The author Rossana Copez will be present who will dialogue with Danilo Mallò, and we will immerse ourselves in a unique, special and exciting life experience.
During the evening, Reader Valentina Loi will interpret some passages taken from the novel!
We will also be able to enjoy some musical moments by the "Sancta Helene Chorus" masterfully directed by Maestro Serenella Carta!!!
A wonderful opportunity that you just can't miss!!!
The event is included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition, organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Saint Helena.
We hope many of you will come!
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the presentation of the book "L'ineffabile volo" by Sandro Renato Garau (Pettirosso Editore) which will be held on Saturday 30 September in Quartu Sant'Elena at "Sa Domu'e farra" in Via Eligio Porcu n. 143 at 7.00 pm.
The author will be presented with whom Prof. Gloria Lai and Maestro Davide Mocci will dialogue.
We will also have the great privilege of enjoying the musical interludes by the “Suoni e Voci” School of Music, which will delight us with beautiful moments of music!!
We thank the “Nodas” Cultural Association for their collaboration!
The event is included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition, organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Saint Helena.
We hope many of you will come!
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
the Dorian Festival will also give you many events in October, and it is with great joy that we invite you to the presentation of the book "La Rinegata" by the writer Valeria Usala.
We will have the pleasure of talking about an extraordinary story, set on our island, in the presence of the author, who will talk with Prof. Gloria Lai and who will be able to answer your questions and sign copies of the book, for those who want it.
See you on 9 October 2023 at the Central Library of Quartu Sant'Elena in Via Dante n. 66 at 6.00 pm.
During the evening we will be able to listen to the reader Valentina Loi who will interpret some passages from the Novel.
A big thank you to the Central Library for their hospitality!!
The event is included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition, organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Saint Helena.
We look forward to seeing you numerous and passionate as usual!
Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
We are waiting for you tonight at the Presentation of Giovanni Follesa's Book, entitled “Yes, I want it” – Stories of Civil Unions in Italy at 7.00 pm at the Flumini Service Center in Via San Giovanni n. 5 in Quartu S.E.
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We will talk about many important and current topics.
You can't miss it!
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends ,
The Dorian Festival - fifth edition doesn't stop, here is the OCTOBER program for you.
We are ready to give ourselves great emotions and we are very happy and proud because due to popular demand we had to add some dates to the initial programming.
We look forward to seeing you as always!
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends ,
tonight we are waiting for you at the presentation of the book "Stella di mare" by Piergiorgio Pulixi.
The appointment is at the Flumini Service Center in Via San Giovanni n. 5 in Quartu Sant'Elena at 6.30 pm.
The author will be present and will dialogue with Davide Mocci on the themes covered in his latest novel and will be available for signing copies and to answer readers' questions.
It will be a very exciting evening and we will have the privilege of listening to some readings interpreted by the reader Valentina Loi, and of immersing ourselves in some musical listening by the "Suoni e Voci" School of Music of Cagliari.
You can't miss it,
We hope many of you will come!
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends ,
with great joy we invite you to the presentation of the latest book by Francesco Abate, entitled "THE CRIME OF THE TONNARA" Einaudi editions
It will be held on November 1st at the beautiful "Sa domu'e farra" in Via Eligio Porcu n. 143 in Quartu Sant'Elena, at 5.15 pm.
The Author will be present and will tell us all about the latest exploits of Clara Simon, protagonist of the Novel!
The entire presentation will be translated by the LIS (Italian Sign Language) reader Luciana Ledda.
Entrance is free but reservations are required, which can be requested by calling or writing to 3406001854 or by sending an email to dorian.associazione@libero.it
Hurry to secure your place on this exceptional evening.
The event is included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition, organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Saint Helena.
We are waiting for you!
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Dear friends,
the Dorian Festival - V edition spent another beautiful morning in state schools on Wednesday 25 October.
This time, however, we were guests at the primary school of the Comprehensive Institute n° 6 in the complex of Via dei Nasturzi in Flumini di Quartu.
Even today we brought to the territory the beautiful project conceived by the Blind and Visually Impaired Union of Nuoro "Grazia Deledda in esalettura" with the musical accompaniment of the Duo Dorian.
Thank you so much for your intervention to Councilor Tiziana Cogoni.
Thanks to the head teacher Dr. Serreli and Teacher Manconi who made everything possible.
Thanks to the teachers and children who, intrigued by the activity, asked many many questions to our friend Giovanna Perri who read a beautiful novel by Grazia Deledda with the braille system.
We thank the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena who sponsor the Festival.
We look forward to seeing you at the next event which will be held on November 1st at “Sa Domù e Farra” at 5.15 pm.
We will have the pleasure of presenting Francesco Abate's latest book, "Il misfatto della tonnara".
Book numerous!!
We always await you with great enthusiasm.
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
the Dorian Festival continues with the Duo Dorian concert in Serramanna on Sunday 5 November at 5.30 pm at the Parish of San Leonardo.
We look forward to seeing you in large numbers as always for this occasion!
Free and free entry!
The event is included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival – Fifth Edition, organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci, with the patronage of the Sardinia Region.
We are waiting for you!
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Full speed ahead!
Dear friends ,
the Dorian Festival - fifth edition also continues in November, presenting both literary events open to all and events in schools, intended for students of educational institutions present in various municipalities in Sardinia.
The diffusion of Literature, Music and Culture is our mission!
See you tomorrow in Serramanna for the Duo Dorian concert!!
All the events included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival - Fifth Edition are organized by the "Dorian" Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci and with the patronage of the Sardinia Region.
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends ,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the presentation of the new book by Cristina Caboni, "The crystal necklace" published by the publishing house "Garzanti".
We look forward to seeing you on November 13th at the Central Library of Quartu S.E. in Via Dante n. 66, at 5.30 pm.
In this new work, Caboni has chosen the charm of Murano to tell the story of a girl who discovers her own strength by looking at the women who, before her, tried to make their way, and at a future that is not scary, but full of desire to live.
Prof. Gloria Lai and Maestro Davide Mocci will dialogue with the author.
The evening will be enriched by the expressive reading of some passages from the novel, edited by Dr. Valentina Loi.
It will be possible to purchase the book, for those who want it, thanks to the Inkentro bookshop in Cagliari, and to Dr. Laura Ancis.
We look forward to seeing you as always!
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Full speed ahead!!
Dear friends ,
tomorrow 15 November the Dorian Festival will participate in the tenth edition of the National Literature Festival "Libriamoci", with the reading "Grazia Deledda in Esalettura", in collaboration with the Blind and Visually Impaired Union of Nuoro and with the music of the Duo "Dorian", formed by Maestro Cristina Scalas on the Transverse Flute and by Maestro Davide Mocci on the Guitar!!
Another event of the "Dorian Festival", dedicated to the students of the "Su Planu" Comprehensive Institute of Selargius, a splendid opportunity to spread the love for Literature and the works of our Grazia Deledda!
We thank the Sardinia Region and the “Su Planu” Comprehensive Institute of Selargius for their patronage!
We can not wait!
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Dear friends,
here we are with an appointment at the Domusnovas Comprehensive Institute, bringing, in collaboration with the Blind and Visually Impaired Union of Nuoro, the reading "Grazia Deledda in Esalettura", accompanied by the music of the "Duo Dorian".
It was a morning full of emotions, in front of a hundred enthusiastic and involved students, who were able to appreciate the stories of our Grazia Deledda and receive an important message of social inclusion.
We thank the Istituto Comprensivo "F.Meloni" of Domusnovas, Villamassargia and Musei for the warm hospitality, in particular in the person of the School Director, Dr. Marta Putzolu, and all the teachers who wanted to accompany the students of all levels and degree at the event.
A big thank you to the Sardinia Region which sponsored the event.
Artistic direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci.
Photo by director Antonio Sanna.
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Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
here is the Dorian Festival - Christmas in the Library, organized by the "Dorian" Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci and with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena.
We invite you to the presentation of the new book by Ciro Auriemma, "The blade and the ink" published by the "Piemme" publishing house.
We look forward to seeing you on December 12th at the Central Library of Quartu S.E. in Via Dante n. 66, at 5.30 pm.
Ciro Auriemma, like the narrators of the past, immerses us completely in this distant yet contemporary story, making us caress for a moment the greatness of Miguel de Cervantes, an anti-hero of profound value.
He will dialogue with the author, the lawyer Carlo Augusto Melis Costa.
The evening will be enriched by the expressive reading of some passages from the novel, edited by Dr. Valentina Loi.
It will be possible to purchase the book, for those who want it, thanks to the Inkentro bookshop in Cagliari, and to Dr. Laura Ancis.
We look forward to seeing you as always!
Full speed ahead!!
Dear friends,
It is with great pleasure that we invite you to the Dorian Festival - Christmas in the Library, organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci and with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant'Elena.
We invite you to the presentation of the new book by Enrico Valdes, "La strada del re" published by the "Delfino" publishing house.
We look forward to seeing you on December 19th at the Central Library of Quartu S.E. in Via Dante n. 66, at 5.30 pm.
After 10 years, Enrico Valdès presents a second volume of short stories, with stories in the present or in the past, set in Sardinia, Italy and the whole world.
One after the other, the twenty-five short stories never change in the same way, transmitting thoughts and emotions: they tell about us and our lives.
Prof. Gloria Lai will dialogue with the author.
The evening will be enriched by the expressive reading of some passages from the novel, edited by Dr. Valentina Loi.
There will also be short musical interludes, curated by the “Suoni e Voci” music school
We look forward to seeing you as always!
Full speed ahead!!!
Dear friends,
It is with great emotion that we invite you to the two final events of the "Dorian Festival".
On December 27th, at sa Domu e farra, at 6.30 pm, we will celebrate these holidays with the "Christmas at the Opera" concert, by the ADC Chamber Trio, made up of the masters Alberto Cesaraccio on the oboe, Antonio Puglia on the clarinet and Matteo Taras on the Piano . They will perform all the most famous opera arias, to celebrate the end of 2023 together.
On December 30th, at sa Domu e farra, at 6.30 pm, the poet Guido Dorascenzi, accompanied by the "Dorian" duo, formed by the masters Cristina Scalas on the transverse flute and Davide Mocci on the guitar, will stage the musical poetic reading "Abbracci" , interpreting some of his most famous poetic compositions.
Both events have free admission, and at the end of the shows we will exchange greetings while toasting with the wines of the Cesare Fois winery.
You really can't miss it, it's a great opportunity to enjoy good music and to say goodbye at the end of this exciting year.
All the events included in the schedule of the Dorian Festival – Off are organized by the “Dorian” Cultural Association, with the Artistic Direction of Maestro Cristina Scalas and Maestro Davide Mocci and with the patronage of the Sardinia Region and the Municipality of Quartu Sant' Elena.
We are waiting for you!
Full speed ahead!!!
