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You are reading the first English issue of "City Lights News Milan" (Milano: Luci della Citta'), the recently born monthly newsletter on Milan's cultural life and other events.

If you visit our city, "City Lights News Milan" will be a useful companion for you and help you discover what Milan has to offer. Our newsletter is conceived as an easy-to-consult guide with chapters on concerts, operas, movies, exhibitions and much more. Being online, you can update yourself before leaving home to better plan your time in Milan or, if you wish, reserve seats for shows you do not want to miss. "City Lights News Milan" will give you fresh information every month.

In each issue, you will find a short article on a couple of events we have chosen from the monthly calendar.

In February, Milan offers plenty of things to do. One of the most remarkable appointments is with great music and Laura Pausini' concert on February 26, at the FilaForum. This famous Italian singer sold over 16 million copies of her records in the past. She has attained 160 platinum discs, a long list of gold discs and many international awards. Ms. Pausini has recently released her first "Best of" collection which has already sold over one million copies. The new record contains some previous hits that have been rearranged ("Seamisai/Cuando Se Ama" sung with Gilberto Gil). It also includes two previously unreleased tracks, entitled "E Ritorno da Te/Volverè Junto a Ti" and "Una Storia che Vale/Dos Historias Iguales". By combining previous songs with new ones, Ms. Pausini has planted the seeds for a new stage in her artistic production. And, considering the amazing success of her latest record, her future looks bright! If you are now in Milan, do not miss this chance to listen to Laura Pausini live. This internationally renowned Italian born artist, is truly exceptional.

In February, Milan will be hosting another great singer and pianist. We are talking about Diana Krall, whose concert is scheduled for February 11th at Teatro Smeraldo. This young Canadian artist who, according to music critics, is destined to enter the history of jazz, has already had a remarkable career. In 1999, after two nominations, she won a Best Jazz Vocal Performance GRAMMY and became the first jazz artist in 25 years to be nominated for the Album of the Year category. Since then, she has performed in several television programs. Her music has been featured in a number of movies, including "Autumn in New York", "The Score" and "Random Hearts". Ms. Krall is a first-class diva. The technical ability in her voice shows she has learned the lessons of the greatest jazz singers of all times, from Sarah Vaughan to Dinah Washington. Her new record, "The Look of Love", is characterized by elegant piano solos and sensual vocals. If you are lucky enough to attend her performance at Teatro Smeraldo, you will be surprised. Diana's voice even surpasses her legendary beauty!

Milan is an international city visited yearly by millions who come here for business. Three important fairs will be held in February. They are organized by Fiera di Milano.

The first fair, Macef Primavera, will be held February 8th - 11th. It is an international exhibition of tableware, household and gift items, silverware, jewelry and watches (information tel. 02.48.55.01).

The second fair, BIT ( International Tourism Exchange) will be held February 20th-24th. It will host thousands of operators from all countries (information: tel 02-34984.1).

The third fair begins February 24th and runs until March 5th. During this time fashion designers will be presenting their new 2002-2003 Fall-Winter collections. According to fashion analysts, after an exceptionally good year in 2000 and a very good 2001, forecasts for this season are reassuring. Milan becomes a show in itself invaded by a colorful international crowd. It is an outdoor catwalk for the fashion people of the planet. So, relax and enjoy the fashion shows. Milan will be, as usual, a good and memorable host (information: tel. 02.77.71.081).

Now, let us give you some information on the new European currency which has replaced the Lira. The 'Euro' entered circulation on January 1st, 2002. You can continue to use both Lira and Euro for all cash transactions until February 28th (1 Euro = 1936.27 Lire). Cash dispensers (called bancomats) are already distributing only Euro. Beginning March 1st, all transactions will only be allowed in Euro. In order to avoid confusion during the so called 'double-circulation period', when both Euro and Lira can be used, you might prefer to make your purchases with a credit card.

"City Lights News Milan" wishes you a pleasant stay in Milan. See you again in March with our next issue.

The English version of "City Lights News Milan" differs slightly from the Italian version. Theatre plays spoken in Italian are not included in the English version. In their place original movies are listed.

Please note that occasionally, show time scheduled may change or events may be canceled.

index --- Music and Theatre

Classical Music and Opera

Friday, February 1, 8.30 P.M. : The violinist Sayaka Shoji performs at the Auditorium di Milano, (Corso San Gottardo - tel. 02.83.38.94.02/03). Music by Cajkovskij, J.Brahms and A. Schonberg. Conductor: Roberto Polastri. Performances: Sunday, February 3, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 30,99- Euro 7,75; reduced Euro 23,24- Euro 7,75. Tickets can be purchased at Milan Tourist Office (Via Marconi 1 - tel. 02- 72.00.42.68) open from Monday to Friday 10 A.M.- 6 P.M.; Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M. ; 2 P.M.- 5 P.M.; or by calling 02.833.892 (10 A.M. - 7 P.M.).

Thursday February 7, 8.30 P.M. : Concert by the violoncellist Boris Pergamenshikov. Music by Alfred Schnittke, Dimitrij Sostakovic and Cajkovskij. Conductor: Yutaka Sado. Performances: Friday 8, 8.30 P.M. ; Sunday 10, 4 P.M. Admission : Euro 41,32- Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 33,57- Euro 20,66.

Thursday, February 14 , 8.30 P.M. : Music by Claude Debussy, Albert Roussel and Nikolai Rimskij-Korsakov performed by the "Orchestra Sinfonica G.Verdi" conducted by Yutaka Sado. Performances: Friday 15, 8.30 P.M.; Sunday 17, 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 30,99 - Euro 7,75; reduced Euro 23,24- Euro 7,75.

Wednesday, February 27, 7.30 P.M. : The Dutch National Public Radio Choir and the Orchestra Sinfonica G. Verdi perform music by J.S. Bach. Simon Halsey conducts the choir and Riccardo Chailly the orchestra. Performances: Thursday, February 28, 7.30 P.M.; Saturday, 2 March, 4 P.M. ; Sunday, March 3, 3 P.M. Admission: Euro 51,65 - Euro 12,91; reduced Euro 41,32 - Euro 12,91.

Saturday, February 2, 3 P.M. : "Le Maschere", orchestral music for children. Music by Camille Saint-Saens and Igor Stravinskij, performed by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano conducted by Giorgio Bernasconi. Narration in Italian by Roberto Recchia. Admission: one adult + one child (under 14) Euro 12,91; two adults + one child (under 14) Euro 20,66; one ticket: Euro 7,74. Info/ tickets: Tel.02. 833.892.01 (10 A.M./ 7 P.M.)

Saturday, February 23, 3 P.M. : "I Giocattoli", orchestral music for children, performed by the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano conducted by Roberto Polastri. Music by G. Kleinsinger and C. Debussy. With Alberto Tondi (tuba) and Luca Mencaroni (narration). Admission: one adult + one child (under 14)Euro 12,91; two adults + one child (under 14) Euro 20,66; one ticket: Euro 7,74. Info/ tickets: Tel.02. 833.892.01 (10 A.M./ 7 P.M.)

Sunday, February 3, 11 A.M. : Each Sunday morning the Auditorium di Milano offers chamber music concerts performed by well-known artists. Today, the pianists Massimiliano Baggio e Cristina Frosini play music by Franz Schubert. Admission (each concert): Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 5,16. Info/ Tickets: tel 02. 833.892 (10 A.M./ 7 P.M.)

Sunday , February 10, 11 A.M.: Concert by the violoncellinist Boris Pergamenschikow.

Sunday, February 17, 11 A.M. : The famous harpist Elena Piva, with the Ensemble d'Archi of the Orchestra Sinfonica di Milano Giuseppe Verdi, performs music by Claude Debussy, M. Grandjany and George Friedrich Handel.

Sunday, February 24, 11 A.M. : Music by F. Chopin and R. Schumann performed by the pianist Alexander Kobrin.

Friday, February 1, 8.45 P.M. : The Felix Company (tel.02.28.26.786) presents "Don Giovanni" by Lorenzo Da Ponte. The Chamber Orchestra "Giorgio Strehler", conducted by Aldo Ceccato, performs music by W.A. Mozart. The "Antonio Vivaldi Choir" is conducted by Gianmarco Moncalieri. Director: Mario Migliara. Performances: Sat Feb. 2, 5 P.M. Teatro Ariberto (Via D.Crespi 9). Admission: Euro 15,50. Tickets can be purchased at RicordiMediaStore, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - tel. 02.86.90.683; Messaggerie Musicali, C.so Vittorio Emanuele - tel.02.79.55.02.

Friday, February 1, 9 P.M. : The Orchestra da Camera della Lombardia (Lombardy Chamber Orchestra), conducted by Alexander Tchernushenko with pianist Alberto Nosè, performs music by F. Chopin, B. Bettinelli and P.I. Ciaikovski. Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2-tel.02.87.905). Info: Associazione Culturale Rinascenze, Via Padova 164, E-mail: info@rinascenze.it; tickets can be purchased at theatre box office,tel.02.87.905, open Tues-Sun 3P.M.- 9P.M. Admission: Euro 11,36 - Euro 9,30; reduced Euro 7,75- Euro 6,20.

Saturday, February 2, 5 P.M: The "Orchestra I pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by Dimitry Sitkovetsky, performs music by Mozart, Dohnany and Vivaldi. Dimitry Sitkovetsky (violin). Admission: Euro 12,91-Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75. Tickets can be purchased at the Teatro Dal Verme, Tue-Sun 3 P.M.-9 P.M.; Fondazione I Pomeriggi Musicali, Via Guicciardini 5- tel. 02.76.00.19.00, Mon/Fri 10 A.M.- 5 P.M.

Thursday, February 7, 9 P.M. : The "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", conduced by Jerzy Semkow, performs music by Haydn and Mozart. Performance: Saturday 9, 5 P.M. Admission: Euro 12,91 - Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30 - Euro 7,75.

Thursday, February 14, 9 P.M. : The "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", conducted by Aldo Ceccato with the pianist Alicia De Larrocha, performs music by Mozart, Schumann and Toffoletti. Performance: Saturday 16, 5PM. Admission: Euro 12,91-Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75.

Thursday, February 21, 9 P.M.: Franco Petracchi (conductor and contrabass) and Massimo Rogliano (violin), with the "Orchestra I Pomeriggi Musicali", perform music by Mortari, Bottesini and Cherubini. Performance: Saturday 23, 5 P.M. Admission: Euro 12,91-Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 9,30- Euro 7,75.

Saturday, February 2, 8 P.M.: "La Traviata" by Giuseppe Verdi, at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, in the Bicocca district) the new theatre, with 2,400 seats, where La Scala's performances will be held until January 2004. In the mean time, the famous La Scala Opera Theatre will undergo major restoration work. Performers: Cristina Gallardo-Domas, Inva Mula (Violetta Valéry); Marcelo Alvarez, Cesare Catani (Alfredo Germont), Roberto Frontali Giorgio Germont). Conductor: Riccardo Muti. Director: Liliana Cavani (Marina Bianchi). Scenes: Dante Ferretti. Costumes: Gabriella Pescucci. Coreography by Mischa van Hoecke. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744 (9AM-6PM); ticket office Via Filodrammatici 2 (Mon-Sat 12-6 P.M.;) Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Sunday, February 17, 8 P.M.: "Samson et Dalila" by Camille Saint-Saens with Placido Domingo and Olga Borodina. First evening. Orchestra conducted by Gary Bertini. Director: Luca Ronconi. Scenes: Margherita Palli. Costumes: Vera Marzot. Performances: Wed Feb. 20, 8 P.M.; Sat Feb. 23, 8 P.M.; Tue Feb. 26, 8 P.M. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744 (9 A.M.6 P.M.); ticket office Via Filodrammatici 2 (Mon-Sat 12-6 P.M.) Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Tuesday, February 19, 8 P.M.: concert by the "Orchestra Filarmonica della Scala", performing music by Gustav Mahler, with the mezzosoprano Birgit Remmert. Conducted by Gary Bertini. Performances: Thu Feb.21, 8 P.M.; Mon Feb. 25, 8 P.M. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744 (9 A.M.-6 P.M.); ticket office Via Filodrammatici 2 (Mon-Sat 12-6 P.M.) Automatic reservation Service: 02.860.775.

Saturday, February 2, 9 P.M. : The pianist Stanislav Judenichal performs at the Teatro Dal Verme (Via San Giovanni sul Muro 2-tel.02.87.905), an event sponsored by "Serate Musicali"(Galleria Buenos Aires 7 - tel. 02.29.40.97.24). The artist plays music by Mozart, Schubert, Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Admission: Euro 12,91; reduced Euro 7,75. Info/tickets: tel. 02.29.40.97.24 or tel.02.87.905.

Wednesday, February 9, 9 P.M. : The Brodsky Quartet performs music by Schubert, Shostakovich, Mozart and Prokofiev. With Dimitri Ashkenazy (clarinet). Admission: Euro 15.49; reduced Euro 10.33.

The Società dei Concerti (Via Vittor Pisani 31- tel.02.66.98.69.56) sponsors "Incontri Musicali", a series of concerts performing young and very talented Italian musicians. Each Monday at the Teatro delle Erbe(Via Mercato 3). Info: tel.02.66.98.69.56.

Monday, February 4, 9 P.M. : the pianist Antonella Di Giovanni performs music by F. Chopin and C. Debussy. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, February 11, 9 P.M.: the pianist Fabiano Casanova plays music by W.A. Mozart, L. Van Beethoven and F. Liszt. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, February 18, 9 P.M. : Francesco Tagliavini (violin) and Andrea Dembech (piano) perform music by W.A. Mozart, L. Van Beethoven, C. Debussy and M. Ravel. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, February 25, 9 P.M. : the guitarist Patrizia Giannone plays music by H. Villa Lobos and I. Albeniz. Admission: Euro 2.

Monday, February 4, 9 P.M. : "Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica" is the first monthly appointment sponsored by "Serate Musicali"(Galleria Buenos Aires 7 - tel. 02.29.40.97.24) at the Conservatorio - Sala Verdi (Via Conservatorio 12). Admission: Euro 18,08; reduced Euro 12,91. Info/tickets. tel. 29.40.97.24 (10 A.M.- 5 P.M.).

Monday, February 11 , 9 P.M.: "Gidon Kremer and Kremerata Baltica" performs music by Vivaldi and Piazzola. Admission: Euro 18,08; reduced Euro 12,91.

Monday, February 18, 9 P.M. : The pianist Andras Schiff plays music by Bach, Mozart, Scarlatti and Chopin. Admission: Euro 15,49; reduced Euro 10,33.

Wednesday, February 19, 9 P.M. : The pianist Jonathan Gilad plays music by Beethoven, Chopin and Prokokiev. Admission: Euro 12,91; reduced Euro 7,75.

Monday, February 25, 9 P.M. : Music by Shostakovich and Bach performed by the violoncellist Steven Isserlis and the pianist Olli Mustonen. Admission: Euro 12,91; reduced Euro 7,75.

Wednesday, February 6, 9 P.M. : Each month the Società dei Concerti (Via Vittor Pisani 31- tel.02.66.98.69.56) organizes, at the Conservatorio "G.Verdi" - Sala Grande- (Via Conservatorio 12), a number of concerts performing international stars of classical music and well-known chamber or symphonic orchestras. The first musical event of the current month is a concert by the Trio Europa composed of Pavel Vernikov (violin), Alain Meunier (violoncello) and Christian Ivaldi (piano). Music by W.A. Mozart, J.Brahms and M. Ravel. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15. Info/tickets: Tel.02.66.98.69.56.

Wednesday, February 13, 9 P.M. : The Trio Caikovskij, formed of G. Zhislin (violin), A. Liebenmann (violoncello) and K. Bogino (piano), performs music by J. Haydn, B. Smetan and P. Caikovskij. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Friday, February 15, 9 P.M. : Concert by the pianist Valery Kuleshov. Music by W.A. Mozart, J. Brahms, S.Prokofiev and M. Balakirev. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Wednesday, February 20, 9 P.M. : The pianist Artur Papazian plays music by F. Chopin. Admission: Euro 20; reduced Euro 15.

Wednesday, February 27, 9 P.M.: The violinist Lorenza Borrani and the pianist Matteo Fossi perform music by W.A. Mozart, A. Snittke and L. Van Beethoven. Admission: Euro 15.

Thursday, February 7 and Friday 8, 8.45 P.M. : The Fondazione Orchestra Guido Cantelli (tel.02.65.53.91), conducted by Alberto Veronesi, presents its first concert of the month at the Conservatorio "G. Verdi" (Via Conservatorio 12) , Sala Verdi. Music by Ravel, S. Prokofiev and P. Dukas. With the pianist Giuseppe La Licata. Admission: Euro 18 - Euro 13. Info/Tickets: tel.02.65.53.91.

Thursday, February 21, and Friday 22, 8.45 P.M. : Fondazione Orchestra G. Cantelli, conducted by A. Veronesi, performs music by L. Cherubini, C. W.Gluck and W.A. Mozart. Admission: Euro 18 - Euro 13.

Thursday, February 7, 7 P.M. : The pianists Massimo and Erminio Della Bassa play music by Schubert, Kurtag, Bartok, Ligeti and Liszt at the Società Umanitaria (Via Daverio 7-tel.02.57.96.831/07). Each performance at the Società Umanitaria is presented by the artistic director Massimiliano Baggio and the artists. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75. Info/tickets: tel.02.57.96.831/07. Tickets can be purchased, one week in advance, at Milan Tourist Office (Via Marconi, 1 - tel. 02.72.52.43.01), open from Monday to Friday 10 A.M.- 6 P.M.; Saturday and Sunday 10 A.M. - 1 P.M.; 2 P.M.- 5 P.M..

Thursday, February 21: 7 P.M.: concert by the pianist Annalisa Londero. Music by Debussy, Messiaen, Takemitsu, Ravel and Schubert. Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75.

Sunday, February 10, 4 P.M.: Recital "Storia di Babar, il piccolo elefante", with the narrator Sonia Grandis and the pianist Carlo Villa. Music by Francis Poulenc. Teatro Edi (Via Barona - tel 02.89.012.23.83). Info/tickets: Teatro Edi.

Sunday, February 24, 4 P.M.: Recital "La contadina astuta". Music by Pergolesi and Hasse performed by the Ensemble l'Archicembalo with Anna Maria Calciolari(soprano) and Davide Rocca (baritone). Info/tickets: tel. Teatro Edi.

Sunday, February 24, 3.30 P.M.: Music by J.Ch.Bach and F.J. Haydn performed by lberto Drufuca (violoncello),Carlo Lazzaroni (violin) and Arnold Bosman (fortepiano) at the Sacrestia Bramantesca, Church of S. Maria delle Grazie. The concert is sponsored by the Associazione Musica Rara (Piazza Napoli 34 tel.02.42.32.784). Admission: Euro 13;reduced Euro 10,33. Info/tickets: Associazione Musica Rara.

Jazz, Rock, Pop:

Friday, February 1, 10 P.M. : Evening with the DJ Alessio Bertallot and the DJ Lee Combs (Fingerlickin' Rec) from the UK. Tunnel (Via Sammartini 80 - tel.02.66.71.13.70). Admission: Euro 7.50.

Saturday, February 2, 10 P.M. : House music and nu jazz with the DJ Justin Robertson. Admission: Euro 10.

Friday, February 8, 10 P.M. : Dance music evening (breakbeat music). Admission: Euro 7.50. Euro 5 before 11.30 P.M.

Saturday, February 9, 10 P.M. : Evening with the DJ Bruno Bolla (Radio Montecarlo) and the DJ Em. Admission: Euro 7.50.

Tuesday, February 12, 10.30 P.M. : Live rock music with the "Karate", the renowned American band composed of Geoff Farina (voice and guitar), Gavin McCarthy (drums) and Jeff Godard (bass). Admission: Euro 12

Wednesday, February 13, ore 10.30 P.M. : The "Godspeed You Black Emperor" live. Admission: Euro 14.

Monday, February 25, 10.30 P.M. : Live music with Mark E. Smith and "The Fall", one of the most popular band ever comes back to Italy after 10 years. Don't miss it! Admission: Euro 13.

Tuesday, February 26, 10.30 P.M. : Live music with the "Notwist". Admission: Euro 13.

Saturday, February 2, 10.30 P.M.: Live reggae music with Golden Bass + guest. Centro Sociale Leoncavallo (Via Watteau 7-tel.02.67.05.185). Info: Centro Sociale Leoncavallo.

Saturday, February 16, 10.30 P.M.: Life music with the "Verdena".

Saturday, February 2, 10.30 P.M.: Live music with the "Strange Fruits". Scimmie (via A.Sforza 49 - tel. 02.89.40.28.74). Admission: Euro 10 (including first drink). Dining at Scimmie, one of the oldest and finest milanese jazz club, is possible from 8 P.M.

Tuesday, February 5, 10.30 P.M. : Live jazz with Antonio Faraò, one of the most talented jazz piano players of his generation. Mr. Faraò was awarded the first prize at "Concorso Internazionale Piano Jazz Martial Solal" in Paris in 1998. Antonio Faraò has played with the most famous jazz musicians of our times: Tony Scott, Steve Grossman, Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz and many others. Do not miss it! Admission: Euro 10 (including first drink). Performance: Wed Feb.6, 10.30 P.M. .

Thursday, February 7, 10.30 P.M.: Live music with Don Glaser. Admission: Euro 10 (with first drink).

Friday, February 15, 10.30 P.M. : Michele Rabbia (percussions) and Stefano Battaglia (piano). Admission: Euro 10 (with first drink).

Sunday, February 17, 10.30 P.M.: Latin-American live music with the "Cordoba Reunion" , a group of four excellent musicians Javier Girotto (sax), Gerardo Di Giusto (piano), Carlos Buschini (bass) and Minino Garay (percussions). Performance: Mon Feb. 18, 10.30 P.M. Admission: Euro 10 (with first drink).

Sunday, February 3, 9.30 P.M. : The "Bad Religion" Live. Rolling Stone (Corso XXIII Marzo 32-tel. 70.00.39.57). Admission: Euro 21.

Thursday, February 7, 10 P.M. : Live music with the "Underbred" band. Admission: free entrance before 11 P.M., after Euro 6 with first drink.

Saturday, February 16, 11 P.M. : Carneval Party. Admission: Euro 13.

Thursday, February 21, 10 P.M. : Live music with "Le Iene", an Italian band. Admission: free before 11 P.M., after Euro 6 with first drink.

Monday, February 4, 7.30 P.M. : The ""Slipknot", the US-band who has became a legend all over the world. FilaForum di Assago (Via di Vittor Assago - tel. 02.48.85.71). Admission: Euro 28,40. Info/reservations FilaForum.

Thursday, February 14, 9 P.M.: Biagio Antonacci Live. Admission: Euro 18,07. Info/reservations: FilaForum.

Tuesday, February 26, 9 P.M.: Laura Pausini Live. Admission: Euro 11,36.

Monday, February 11, 9 P.M.: Jazz concert with the Canadian singer Diana Krall. Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel 02.29.00.67.67). Admission: Euro 31/26/20.50. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo.

Monday, February 18 and Tuesday 19, 9 P.M.: Italian pop music with the famous Italian artist Ornella Vanoni. Admission: Euro 38.5/31/23.5. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo.

Monday, February 25 and Tuesday 26, 9 P.M.: Luca Carboni Tour 2002. Admission: Euro 30.50/26/21.50. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo.

Thursday, February 28, 9 P.M.: Max Gazzè Live, the famous Italian singer presents his new cd entitled "Ognuno fa quello che gli pare?". Admission: Euro 23.50/18. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo.

Wednesday, February 13 : The "Lost Prophets" live. Transilvania Live (Via Paravia 52). Admission: Euro 10.

Wednesday, February 27 : The "Grave Digger" live. Admission: Euro 21,70.

Thursday, February 14, 9 P.M.: Live metal music with the "Dream Theater". Palavobis (Via Sant'Elia 33-tel.02.33.400.551). Admission: Euro 29. Info/reservations: Palavobis.

Sunday, February 17, 11 A.M.: Jazz concert with the pianist Ahmad Jamal, James Cammack (contrabass) and James Johnson (drums). Teatro Manzoni (Via Manzoni 42- tel. 02. 76.36.901). Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75. Tickets can be purchased only Sunday morning, before the show, from 9 A.M. at the theatre box office.

Sunday, February 24, 11 A.M.: The "Ivan Lins Ensemble" in a performance entitled "Immagini dal Brasile". Admission: Euro 10,33; reduced Euro 7,75. Tickets can be purchased only Sunday morning, before the show, from 9 A.M. at the theatre box office.

Saturday, February 23, 9 P.M.: Gino Valdegrani with the Hopeless Jazz Band. The concert is organized by the Felix Company (tel.02.28.26.786) at Teatro Alfredo Chiesa (Via San Cristoforo, 1). Admission: Euro 10,33. Info/reservations: Infotel 02-28.26.786- 347.933.44.68. Box Office c/o RicordiMediaStore - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - tel. 02.86.90.683 and Messaggerie Musicali - Corso Vittorio Emanuele - tel.02.79.55.02.

Sunday, February 24, 9.15 P.M.: The Civica Jazz Band and the Orchestra Sinfonica d'Italia, conducted by J. Newton, in a performance entitled "Il mondo musicale di James Newton". Teatro Strehler (Largo Greppi - tel. 02.72.333.222). Admission: Euro 10.50.

THEATRE, MUSICAL, DANCE and MOVIES

Friday, February 1, 8 P.M.: The Teatro della Scala Dance Company presents "Excelsior" at the Teatro degli Arcimboldi (Via dell'Innovazione, Bicocca district), where the Scala Opera House will move until January 2004. Coreography: Ugo dell'Ara (Luigi Manzotti). Music by Romualdo Marenco. Conductor: Paul Connelly. Director: Filippo Crivelli. Scenes: Giulio Coltellacci (Michele Della Cioppa). Costumes: Giulio Coltellacci. Prima ballerina guest: Viviana Durante. Other guests: Maximiliano Guerra, Roberto Bolle, Massimo Murru. Performances: Tue., Feb. 5, 8 P.M. Info/tickets: Infotel Scala 02.72.003.744. Automatic reservation service: 02.860.775.

Through Saturday, February 9 "Saturday Night Fever". The musical. Performers : Sebastien Torkia (Tony Manero) and DJ Monty. Music by The Bee Gees performed by a live orchestra. Directed and adapted by Massimo Romeo Piparo. Coreography: Jaime Rogers. Teatro Nazionale (Piazza Piemonte 20 - tel.02.48.00.77.00). Hours: 8.45 P.M.; Sunday 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 39/33.50/23.50. Info/reservations: ticket office Teatro Nazionale 02.48.00.77.00; infoline 02.54.274; Circuito Box Tickets tel.02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

From Tuesday 12 until Sunday, February 24: "Jesus Christ Superstar". This legendary musical, written by T. Rice e A. Lloyd Weber, gives its first performance in Milan with a great cast and a live orchestra. Performers: Olivia Cinquemani (Magdalene), Paride Acacia (Jesus) and Claudio Compagno (Judas). Director: Massimo Romero Piparo. Hours: 8.45 P.M.; Sunday 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 39/33.50/23.50. Info/reservations: biglietteria Teatro Nazionale 02.48.00.77.00; infoline 02.54.274; Circuito Box Tickets tel.02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations

Through Sunday, February 17: "Opus Cactus" a contemporary dance performance by The Momix Company, founded and directed by the American choreographer Moses Pendleton. The show, originally commissioned by the Arizona Ballet, describes the American south-west desert. The dancers depict various types of desert flora and fauna. Teatro Smeraldo (Piazza XXV Aprile 10 - tel.02.29.00.67.67). Hours: 8.45 P.M.; Sunday 4 P.M. Tickets: Euro 34- Euro 29- Euro 24. Info/reservations : Teatro Smeraldo; Box Tickets tel.02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

From Friday 22 to Sunday, February 24: "La vedova allegra", the most famous light opera, performed by the "Compagnia Italiana di Operette 2000" with Massimo Bagliani and Maria Rosa Congia. Music by Franz Lehàr. Fri 8.45 P.M.; Sat 4 P.M. and 8.45 P.M.; Sun 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 24-19-16. Info/reservations: Teatro Smeraldo;Box Tickets tel.02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

Through Sunday, February 17: "Sister Act 2", the famous musical by Harold Troy. Starring as the main character Broadway celebrity Theresa Thomason, whose voice has been compared with Whitney Houston's, and furthermore 16 artists and a live orchestra composed of excellent musicians. Director and choreographer: Andrè de la Roche. Palatenda LG Palace (Via Palatucci - tel. 02.89.53.27.23). Hours: 9 P.M.; Sun 4 P.M. Admission: Euro 33,50/28,50/23/20,50/15,50. Info/reservations: LG Palace; Circuito Box Tickets 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

From Tuesday, February 19 until Sunday, March 24 : "Emozioni", an Italian musical by Eduardo Tartaglia. Music by Lucio Battisti and Mogol. Director: Sergio Japino. Performers: Ambra Angiolini, Vladimir Luxuria, Mirco Petrini, Sabina Salerno, Alessandra Drusian, Clotilde Sabatino, Stefano Zarfati. Hours: from Tue to Sat 8.45 P.M.; Sun 4 P.M.; closed Mon. Admission: Euro 33,50/28,50/23/20,50/15,50. Info/reservations: LG Palace; Circuito Box Tickets 02.39.32.27.37; on line reservations.

Original language movies: English Movies are played every Monday at the Cinema Anteo (Via Milazzo 9, tel. 02.65.97.732); every Tuesday at the Arcobaleno Film Center (Viale Tunisia 11, tel. 02.29.40.60.54) and every Thursday at the Cinema Mexico (Via Savona 57, tel. 02.48.95.18.02). Hours: 1 P.M.; 3.10 P.M.; 5.20 P.M.; 7.40 P.M.; 10 P.M. Admission: Euro 5,17; reduced (under 18 and students) Euro 3,62. Programmes are available at the Azienda Promozione Turistica (Via Marconi 1) and at movie theatres Anteo, Mexico and Arcobaleno.

Monday, February 4, Tuesday 5 and Thursday 7: "Lucky Break" by P. Cattaneo. With J. Nesbitt, O. Williams.

Monday, February 11, Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14: " Spy Game" by T. Scott. With B. Pitt, R. Redford.

Monday, February 11, Tuesday 12 and Thursday 14 and Thursday 21: "Heist" by D. Mamet. With G. Hackmann and D. de Vito.

Monday, February 25, Tuesday 26 and Thursday 28: " K-Pax" by I. Softley. With K. Spacey and J. Bridges.

Monday, February 4: French movie - "Un Crime au Paradis" by J. Becker. Hours: 6 P.M.;8 P.M. and 10 P.M.. Admission: Euro 4.65. Cinema Ariosto (Via Ariosto, 16). Info: tel. 02.48.00.39.01.

index --- Exhibitions

From Friday, February 1 to Sunday, April 21: "La città borghese" an exhibition dedicated to the most important milanese entrepreneurs who lived and worked in Lombardy from 1880 to 1968. Palazzo dell'Arengario (Piazza Duomo). Admission: Euro 3.62; reduced Euro 2.58. Hours: Mon-Sun 9.30 A.M.- 6 P.M. Info: Civiche Raccolte Storiche tel. 02.76.00.62.45.

Through Sunday, February 3: "Segni e sogni della Terra, il disegno del mondo dal mito di Atlante alla geografia delle reti" ("Signs and Dreams of the Earth. Drawing the world from the legend of Atlantis to the geography of the web"). The exhibition, organized in cooperation with hundred-year old Italian publishing company De Agostini, is a chronological survey on how man has depicted the world around him from ancient times up to today. On display antic maps, historical documents, globes, atlases and the results of the most modern monitoring techniques conducted from the space.Palazzo Reale (Piazzetta Reale-tel.02.86.46.13.94) Hours: Mon 9.30 A.M.-2 P.M.; Tue,Wed and Sun 9.30 A.M.-8 P.M.; Thu, Fri and Sat 9.30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Admission: Euro 7.75; reduced Euro 5,17. Info/reservations: 02.39322737 (individuals); 02.39322737 (groups).

Through Sunday, February 17: "Dalla Scapigliatura al Futurismo" ("From Scapigliatura to Futurismo"). The show illustrates the work of avant-garde artists working in Lombardy from 1861 to 1920 and how their "new vision" revolutionized Italian art. On display works by: Umberto Boccioni, Carlo Erba, Mario Sironi, Carlo Carrà, Pellizza da Volpedo and others. Hours: closed Mon; Thu 9.30 A.M./11 P.M. Other days: 9.30 A.M.- 8 P.M. Admission: Euro 7.75.

Through Sunday, February 24: "Memoria. Dalle leggi antiebraiche alla liberazione. Venezia, Milano, Auschwitz". This exhibition, organized by the Associazione Figli della Shoah, focuses on the Italian victims of the Holocaust. Free admission. Hours: every day 9.30 A.M/6.30 P.M. Info: Associazione figli della Shoah, tel. 02.41.52.149.

From Wednesday, February 27 to Sunday, July 28: The Palazzo Reale will host an extraordinary exhibition entitled: "Il Neoclassicismo in Italia. Da Tiepolo a Canova" ("Neoclassicism in Italy. From Tiepolo to Canova"). The works on display, 400 masterpieces by Tiepolo, Canova, Bellotto, Appiani, Goya and many others, come from some of the most famous museum collections in the world (the Louvre, the Uffizi Gallery, the Vatican's museums, the Ermitage Museum, the Museum of Capodimonte, etc. ) and from various Italian royal palaces (the Palazzo Pitti, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Royal Palace of Colorno, the Royal Palace of Stupinigi and the Royal Residence of Turin). Info: 02.39322737.

Through Monday, April 1: "Un milanese che parlava toscano. Lamberto Vitale e la sua collezione" ("The Lamberto Vitali Collection"). On display the entire collection of Mr. Vitali, an Italian business men with a passion for art, who donated his treasures to the Pinacoteca. The collection includes ancient Greek, Roman and Egyptian vases and fragments and Medieval paintings and even one Leonardo's sketch. Pinacoteca di Brera (Via Brera 28, tel.02.89.42.11.46). Admission: Euro 6,20 (ticket includes a visit to the main gallery). Hours: closed mon; Tue-Sun 8.30 A.M.- 8 P.M.; Sat 8.30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Info: tel.02.89.01.35.72.

Through Thursday, February 28: "Il Romanticismo storico: Francesco Hayez e Pelagio Pelagi". Temporary show on the two masters of Romanticism; recent museum acquisitions on display. Admission: Euro 6,20 (the ticket includes a visit to the main gallery). Hours: closed mon; Tue-Sun 8.30 A.M.-8 P.M.; Sat 8.30 A.M.- 11 P.M. Info: tel.02.89.01.35.72.

Through Sunday, February 24: "Amor Vacui". Works by five young Italian artists: Gruppo A12, Marzia Migliora, Marco Papa, Luisa Rabbia and Roberta Silva. Openspace Palazzo Arengario (Via Marconi, 1 - tel. 02. 88.46.41.02). Hours: Mon-Fri 11 A.M.-7 P.M.; Sat. and Sun 2 P.M.- 5.P.M. Info: tel.02.88.46.41.30.

Through Sunday, March 31 : "Una medaglia per la memoria. Milano tra 800 e 900", the exhibition celebrates the 100 years of the Università Popolare di Milano. Museo Archeologico - Archeological Museum (Corso Magenta, 15 - tel.02.80.53.972). Free admission. Hours: 9 A.M.- 5.30 P.M.; closed Monday. Brochure in Japanese and English available for Euro 1

From Friday, February 22 to Sunday June 9: an exhibition showing 150 works by artist Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, the master of German Expressionism. Fondazione Mazzotta (Foro Bonaparte 50-tel.02-87.81.97). The works on display come from the Brucke-Museum of Berlin, the Kirchner-Museum of Davos and from some private collections. Hours: 10 A.M.- 7.30 P.M.; Tue and Thu 10 A.M.-10.30 P.M. Closed Mon. Admission: Euro 7,75.

From Friday, February 22 to Sunday, April 28: drawings, sculptures and paintings by various Italian masters belonging to the Futurism movement. On display works by: Boccioni, Carrà, Russolo, Balla, Severini, Depero, Sironi and others. Pac - Padiglione d'arte contemporanea (Via Palestro 14-tel. 02.78.33.30. Hours: Thu 9.30 A.M.-10 P.M.; other days 9.30 A.M.-7 P.M. Closed Mon. Admission: Euro 5,20; reduced Euro 2,60.

Through Sunday, February 24: "Achille Funi 1890-1972. L'artista e Milano." The exhibition presents 80 works by this Italian painter from Ferrara, whose artistic itinerary went from Futurism to Monumental painting. On display all his best known pieces including "Maternità", "La terra", "Una persona e due età". Spazio Oberdan (Via Vittorio Veneto 2). Hours: 10 A.M.- 7.30 P.M.; Tue and Thu 10 A.M.-10 P.M.; closed Monday. Admission: Euro 6,20.

Through Sunday, March 3: "Un designer alla corte della regina Vittoria… Christopher Dresser. Dal Crystal Palace a Arts and Crafts". The exhibition explores the evolution of Dresser's work (1834/1904) from the Great Exhibition, held in London at Crystal Palace in 1851, to the birth of W. Morris's Arts and Crafts Movement. On display the most important creations signed by Dresser. Palazzo della Triennale (Viale Alemagna 6-tel.02.72.43.41) Hours: closed Monday ; every day 10 A.M.- 8 P.M. Admission: Euro 5,17.

Through Sunday, February 24: "Use Uncertain State of Europe, i futuri della città Europea". Photographs, installations, maps and videos from various artists exploring the idea of a European geopolitical entity. Hours: closed Mon; every days 10 A.M.- P.M.. Admission: Euro 5,17

Through Sunday, March 31: "Giò Ponti. Maestro del Déco" ("Giò Ponti. Master of Déco"), dedicated to the famous Italian designer, architect and artist. On display 80 pieces of ceramic realized between 1920 and 1930, 60 drawings and various pieces of furniture. Biblioteca di via Senato (Via Senato 14 - tel. 02- 76.21.53.24). Admission: Euro 3; reduced Euro 1,60. Hours: 10 A.M. -6 P.M.; Sat 9 A.M - 1 P.M. Closed Monday.

Through Sunday, June 30: "Camillo Kaiser, un cappuccino tra gli artisti dell'800 lombardo" ("Camillo Kaiser, a Capuchin friar among 19th century artists in Lombardy"). Palazzo Kramer (Via Kramer 5). Features also works by important Italian artists Morbelli, Migliara, Gheduzzi and others. Hours: 2 P.M.- 7 P.M.; Thu 10 A.M. - 10 P.M.; Mon closed.

PRIVATE GALLERIES

From Thursday, February 17 until Friday, March 8: " Il disprezzo", 5 new works (video, drawings and large paintings) by the young Italian artist Andrea Salvino. Antonio Colombo Arte Contemporanea (Via Solferino 44-tel. 02-29.06.01.71). Hours: 4 P.M.-7.30 P.M.; closed Mon and Sun. Free admission.

Through Sunday, March 24: "Alberi" ("Trees"), black/white photographs by Magnum photographer Stuart Franklin, exploring the complex relationship between the man and his environment. Fondazione Nicola Trussardi (Piazza della Scala 5, tel. 02.80.68.82-1). Hours: Tue-Sun 10 A.M.- 8 P.M.; closed Mon. Admission: Euro 6,20; reduced Euro 4,13.

Through Saturday, March 2: "Hisiao Chin. Works 1959-2001". Galleria Gio Marconi (Via Tadino, 15 - tel.02.29.40.43.73). Hours: 10 A.M.-1 P.M./ 4 P.M.-7.30 P.M. Closed Sun and Mon. Free admission.

Through Saturday, March 2: "Hisiao Chin. Works 1959-2001". Lattuada Studio (via dell'Annunciata 31). Hours: 11 A.M.- 1 P.M./4 P.M.- 7.PM. Closed Mon and Sun. Free admission.

Through Tuesday, March 5: "George Rouault: Circus, War and Hope". Graphic works by the French master. Palazzo delle Stelline (Corso Magenta 61 - tel. 02.48.18.43). Hours: 10 A.M.- 7 P.M.

Through Tuesday, February 12: "Osservare le norme di sicurezza" personal exhibition by Margherita Morgantin. Galleria Artopia (via Lazzaro Papi 2). Hours: 3 P.M.- 7 P.M.; Closed Mon, Sun. Free admission.

Through Sunday, February 17: "Il paesaggio italiano" ("Italian landscape"), various Italian artists. Galleria Ponte Rosso (Via Brera 2 - Tel.02.86.46.10.53). Hours: 10 A.M.- 12.30 P.M./ 3.30 P.M.- 7 P.M.; Sun 3.30 P.M.-7 P.M.

Through Tuesday, February 26: Personal exhibition by Arno Hammacher. Galleria Milano (Via Manin 13). Hours: 10.30 A.M.- 1 P.M./ 4 P.M.- 8 P.M. Free admission.

Through Wednesday, February 27: "Die Blaue Vier", works by Feininger, Jawlensky, Kandinsky, Klee. Galleria Blu (Via Senato 18 - tel.02.76.02.24.04). Hours: 9.30 A.M.-12.30 P.M./ 3.30 P.M.- 7.30 P.M. Closed on holidays. Free admission.