# Event Details - **Event Name**: Dante's Other Cantos - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm – Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm - **Event Description**: With Music Band The i-TaliansAbout this EventOn the occasion of Dantedì 2026, join us at the Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, in collaboration with the Italian Cultural Society of Washington, for an evening at the crossroads of great literature and music.Italian and international songwriting has long drawn inspiration from the literary canon — and Dante's case is truly distinctive. His work has moved artists across cultures and generations.Prof. Francesco Ciabattoni (Georgetown University) will guide the audience through songs by renowned singer-songwriters — Vinicius de Moraes, Fabrizio De André, Gianna Nannini, and Loreena McKennitt — that echo Dante and the Divine Comedy. The band The i-Talians will then bring these songs to life, following Prof. Ciabattoni's critical introduction.LOCATIONEmbassy of Italy3000 Whitehaven Street, NWWashington DC 20008REGISTRATION AND PHOTO ID REQUIREDREGISTRATION DISCLAIMERRegistration required and accepted exclusively through Eventbrite. RSVPs are not available via phone or email. Please note that all registered guests must provide their full legal name for accurate event records. Duplicate or incomplete registrations will be rejected.Please note: Doors close at event start- time. Arriving late to an event can be disruptive to both the audience and the overall experience. When someone enters after the event has started, it can disturb others by blocking their view or causing noise as they settle in. This not only takes away from the enjoyment of the event for others but can also distract from the atmosphere it is trying to create. We kindly encourage everyone to arrive on time, so everyone can enjoy the full experience without interruptions. Your cooperation helps ensure that everyone has a great time from start to finish.Please About The i-TaliansA Washington, DC-based band The i-Talians have been playing pop, rock and folk Italian music since 2011.Gianpiero Antonazzo (guitar) is a founding member of the band. He hasplayed rock, pop, blues, and jazz in the DC area for 15 years.Roberta Berzero (voice) joined The i-Talians in 2023 as the lead vocalist. Roberta formed musically between Milan and Washington, DC.Francesco Ciabattoni (piano) formed in Turin and Baltimore, MD. He studied music and literature, has published scholarly essays on this topic. He directs Georgetown University’s program of Global Medieval Studies.John Guido Vitullo (drums) graduated in Percussion Performance from Youngstone State U. He teaches at the Levine School of Music and hasplayed in many bands, also performing at Carnegie Hall in 2015. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/washington/dantes-other-cantos/100001984157854555 - **Event Categories**: music, entertainment, art, literary-art, pop, performances, comedy - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Washington - **state**: DC - **country**: United States - **location**: Italian Cultural Institute of Washington - **lat**: 38.917776 - **long**: -77.0604939 - **full address**: Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Dante's Other Cantos - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/798332f9f58332c3ebd1d542939de2b59a0e36a3eb0d925dd6b15990c0aee4a6-rimg-w1200-h600-dcffffff-gmir.jpg?v=1772551088 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Dante's Other Cantos being held? - **A:** Dante's Other Cantos takes place on Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Wed, 25 Mar, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Italian Cultural Institute of Washington, 3000 Whitehaven Street NW, Washington, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Dante's Other Cantos? - **A:** Dante's Other Cantos is organized by Italian Cultural Institute in Washington. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Dante's Other Cantos is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Washington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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