From 26 March to 25 April, the "Marconi Days" event returns to Sasso Marconi, with a special edition for the 150th anniversary of the birth of Guglielmo Marconi (1874-2024).
The events organised in town will be numerous, all related to the field of communication, of which Guglielmo Marconi was one of the major pioneers. The programme includes photographic exhibitions dedicated to the city of Sasso Marconi, conferences on communication issues in contemporary society, and concerts by the Bologna Philharmonic dedicated to Marconi.
Since 2004, the "Marconi Days" have been a very important event in the Apennines and beyond: on the one hand for the importance of the inventor and on the other hand for the topics discussed during the shows and conferences.
The event is organised by the municipality of Sasso Marconi in collaboration with the Marconi Foundation, which is based in the historic Villa Griffone, where Marconi carried out his first experiments and where the museum dedicated to him is housed.
For further information, please contact the IAT-R office in Infosasso.
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Marconi Days 2024 - 150th anniversary of Guglielmo Marconi's birth
40037 Sasso Marconi
Telephone: + 39 051 6758409
Email: info@infosasso.it
Site/minisite/other: https://marconidays.it/
Timetables
EVENT SCHEDULE
March 26 to April 5, 2024 Assemblea Legislativa Regione Emilia-Romagna, viale Aldo Moro 50, Bologna
Photo exhibition "Sasso Marconi, la città di Guglielmo"
In the spaces of the Assemblea Legislativa Regione Emilia-Romagna, there will be an exhibition dedicated to the inventor of the wireless and his relationship with the territory of Sasso Marconi, in particular with Villa Griffone, the scene of Marconi's first experiments. Opening Tuesday, March 26, 1 p.m. in the presence of the President of the Assemblea Legislativa, Emma Petitti, and the mayor of Sasso Marconi, Roberto Parmeggiani. Friday, April 5, 6 p.m. closing of the exhibition with a concert by the "Onda Marconi" Youth Orchestra of Sasso Marconi. From April 24 to May 5, the exhibition will be on display in the rooms of Villa Davia, Borgo di Colle Ameno (Sasso Marconi). The opening will be Wednesday, April 24 at 5:30 p.m.
4 p.m. - Borgo di Colle Ameno, Salone delle Decorazioni
Communicating today: an open challenge, an exercise of responsibility
Interview and presentation of the "Città di Sasso Marconi" Award to Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi, President of the Italian Episcopal Commission and Archbishop of Bologna since 2015. The Cardinal will dialogue with Luca Bottura (journalist, radio host and TV author) on communication issues in contemporary society, and receives the "Città di Sasso Marconi" award for communication from Mayor Roberto Parmeggiani. Free admission.
Sunday, April 14, 2024
9 p.m. - Borgo di Colle Ameno, Salone delle Decorazioni
Concert of the Bologna Philharmonic dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi
Chamber concert featuring soloists of the Philharmonic of the Teatro Comunale of Bologna. Music by Schubert and Beethoven by the String Trio formed by Giacomo Scarponi (violin), Alessandro Savio (viola) and Mattia Cipolli (cello). Free admission. The initiative is part of the project "La Filarmonica diffusa," promoted by the Metropolitan City and the Municipal Theater of Bologna. Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024 Villa Griffone, Pontecchio Marconi Week-end at Marconi House Guided tours of the Marconi Museum, play/science workshops for children (organized by Tecnoscienza), theater performance "Marconi, doppia frequenza" (by Mario Giorgi, directed by Angela Malfitano).
Tuesday, April 23, 2024
8:30 p.m. - Municipal Theater of Sasso Marconi
"Guglielmo Marconi, il sogno di un bambino"
Theatrical performance inspired by Guglielmo Marconi's childhood: on stage the students of the Borgonuovo Comprehensive Institute, who will introduce the audience to a brand new Guglielmo Marconi... Edited by MOMI Show, under the patronage of Sasso Marconi Municipality and G. Marconi Foundation. Free admission. The show will be revived in May for Sasso Marconi schools, while in December it will be brought to San Remo, at Villa Nobel, during Nobel week.
Wednesday, April 24, 2024
From 5:30 p.m. - Borgo di Colle Ameno, Villa Davia/Salone delle Decorazioni
"Buon compleanno, Guglielmo!"
Afternoon of celebration dedicated to Guglielmo Marconi on the scientist's 150th birthday. The opening of the exhibition "Sasso Marconi, la città di Guglielmo" will begin at 5:30 p.m., with postal cancellation by the Circolo Filatelico G. Marconi, award ceremony for local entities and associations committed to promoting Marconi's memory, Marconian show, appetizer with DJ set, exhibition with drawings and graphic works created by middle school students for Marconi's 150th birthday, and concert by the Onda Marconi Orchestra. Grand finale with birthday cake for Guglielmo Marconi: Princess Elettra Marconi, daughter of the inventor, was invited. Organized by the municipal administration - free admission
Thursday, April 25, 2024
From 10:30 a.m. - Villa Griffone, Pontecchio Marconi
Marconi Day on the 150th anniversary of his birth
Holy Mass celebrated by Cardinal Matteo Maria Zuppi at the Marconi Mausoleum, scientific conference with Nobel Laureate in Physics 2023, Anne L'Huillier, and NASA astrophysicist Mark Clampin, interviewed by Giovanni Carrada (science journalist and author of "Superquark"). Presentation of the Marconi Prize for Creativity 2024 in the presence of Princess Elettra Marconi. Curated by the Marconi Foundation. Info and access at https://fondazioneguglielmomarconi.it/
