David Rizzio at the Scottish Court: Workshop 3 In brief Title - David Rizzio across the arts Venue - Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh Research strand - David Rizzio at the Scottish Court Book your free ticket for the workshop David Rizzio (1533-1566), musician and courtier, is a highly romanticised historical figure. He has long been represented in the Scottish arts for his close relationship with Mary Queen of Scots, his murder at the hands of her husband and other Protestant lords, and his association with the religious conflicts that marked the Scottish Reformation. Despite his fame, neither his political and cultural role nor his artistic influence have been studied in any scholarly detail. Through a series of workshops, Dr Emanuela Patti is aiming to fill this gap, providing the first comprehensive account of Rizzio’s life, career and impact. This project is funded by a Royal Society of Edinburgh Workshop Award. Find out more about the project Theme This is the final workshop in a series of three. It looks at how David Rizzio has been represented in literature, opera, painting and cinema. Programme Time Speaker / performer Title and format 10.00am Emanuela Patti (University of Edinburgh) Welcome and introduction 10.15am Literature Carla Sassi (University of Verona) 'Giustizia! giustizia! sauve ma vie, madame, sauve ma vie!': is justice ever possible for the strange stranger? Reflections on recent literary representations of Rizzio - talk Gerda Stevenson, poet, in conversation with Carla Sassi (University of Verona) Imagining Language and Place in the Scottish Court - poetry reading in English and Italian and discussion 11.30am Opera Daniele Falcioni (University of Edinburgh) Enrico Costa's David Rizio (1872): "volubile è in corte l'onor" - talk Terence R. Sinclair (University of Cambridge) A Milanese Premiere: Vincenzo Capecelatro's David Riccio (1850) - talk 12.30pm Lunch 1.30pm Painting and cinema Alessandra Zamperini (University of Verona) David Rizzio in the 19th Century: The Representation of a Romantic Hero - talk Robin Baillie (National Galleries of Scotland) David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots as victims of progress in Sir William Allan's The Murder of Rizzio (1833) - talk Domenico Di Rosa (University of Glasgow) A Portrayal of David Rizzio's queerness in 21st century cinema - talk 3.00pm Various including Veronica Ferrucci (Consul General of Italy to Scotland and Northern Ireland), Bethan Owen (City of Edinburgh Council), Anna Groundwater (National Museum of Scotland), Lucy Wood (Palace of Holyrood House) and Gianni Gatti (Mayor of Moretta) Launch of David Rizzio documentary and presentation of the projects that have taken place over the course of the David Rizzio at the Scottish Court project with Scottish and Italian schools and institutions 4.30pm Coffee and close Public lecture by Alison Weir Following the workshop, at 5.30pm, historian Alison Weir was scheduled to give a free public lecture - This Vile Act: the Murder of David Rizzio. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled. If you were holding a ticket for the event, you should have been notified via Eventbrite. Please note that this cancellation does not affect the earlier workshop which will go ahead as planned. Recording and follow-up Please note that the workshop may be photographed and/or recorded and added to the project website afterwards. If you would prefer not to appear in any recordings, please contact us in advance or speak to us on the day. It's not a problem. We would also like to contact participants in the future to invite you to the other workshops in the series and hear what you thought of the event and how you might use our research in your work or study. You can tell us at the time of booking if you are happy for us to do that. Oct 13 2023 10.00 - 17.00 David Rizzio at the Scottish Court: Workshop 3 The last of three workshops on the life and legacy of David Rizzio, this event explores how Rizzio has been represented in literature, opera, painting and cinema. Italian Cultural Institute 82 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW Register for this event on Eventbrite
David Rizzio at the Scottish Court: Workshop 3 In brief Title - David Rizzio across the arts Venue - Italian Cultural Institute, Edinburgh Research strand - David Rizzio at the Scottish Court Book your free ticket for the workshop David Rizzio (1533-1566), musician and courtier, is a highly romanticised historical figure. He has long been represented in the Scottish arts for his close relationship with Mary Queen of Scots, his murder at the hands of her husband and other Protestant lords, and his association with the religious conflicts that marked the Scottish Reformation. Despite his fame, neither his political and cultural role nor his artistic influence have been studied in any scholarly detail. Through a series of workshops, Dr Emanuela Patti is aiming to fill this gap, providing the first comprehensive account of Rizzio’s life, career and impact. This project is funded by a Royal Society of Edinburgh Workshop Award. Find out more about the project Theme This is the final workshop in a series of three. It looks at how David Rizzio has been represented in literature, opera, painting and cinema. Programme Time Speaker / performer Title and format 10.00am Emanuela Patti (University of Edinburgh) Welcome and introduction 10.15am Literature Carla Sassi (University of Verona) 'Giustizia! giustizia! sauve ma vie, madame, sauve ma vie!': is justice ever possible for the strange stranger? Reflections on recent literary representations of Rizzio - talk Gerda Stevenson, poet, in conversation with Carla Sassi (University of Verona) Imagining Language and Place in the Scottish Court - poetry reading in English and Italian and discussion 11.30am Opera Daniele Falcioni (University of Edinburgh) Enrico Costa's David Rizio (1872): "volubile è in corte l'onor" - talk Terence R. Sinclair (University of Cambridge) A Milanese Premiere: Vincenzo Capecelatro's David Riccio (1850) - talk 12.30pm Lunch 1.30pm Painting and cinema Alessandra Zamperini (University of Verona) David Rizzio in the 19th Century: The Representation of a Romantic Hero - talk Robin Baillie (National Galleries of Scotland) David Rizzio and Mary Queen of Scots as victims of progress in Sir William Allan's The Murder of Rizzio (1833) - talk Domenico Di Rosa (University of Glasgow) A Portrayal of David Rizzio's queerness in 21st century cinema - talk 3.00pm Various including Veronica Ferrucci (Consul General of Italy to Scotland and Northern Ireland), Bethan Owen (City of Edinburgh Council), Anna Groundwater (National Museum of Scotland), Lucy Wood (Palace of Holyrood House) and Gianni Gatti (Mayor of Moretta) Launch of David Rizzio documentary and presentation of the projects that have taken place over the course of the David Rizzio at the Scottish Court project with Scottish and Italian schools and institutions 4.30pm Coffee and close Public lecture by Alison Weir Following the workshop, at 5.30pm, historian Alison Weir was scheduled to give a free public lecture - This Vile Act: the Murder of David Rizzio. Unfortunately, this event has had to be cancelled. If you were holding a ticket for the event, you should have been notified via Eventbrite. Please note that this cancellation does not affect the earlier workshop which will go ahead as planned. Recording and follow-up Please note that the workshop may be photographed and/or recorded and added to the project website afterwards. If you would prefer not to appear in any recordings, please contact us in advance or speak to us on the day. It's not a problem. We would also like to contact participants in the future to invite you to the other workshops in the series and hear what you thought of the event and how you might use our research in your work or study. You can tell us at the time of booking if you are happy for us to do that. Oct 13 2023 10.00 - 17.00 David Rizzio at the Scottish Court: Workshop 3 The last of three workshops on the life and legacy of David Rizzio, this event explores how Rizzio has been represented in literature, opera, painting and cinema. Italian Cultural Institute 82 Nicolson Street Edinburgh EH8 9EW Register for this event on Eventbrite
Oct 13 2023 10.00 - 17.00 David Rizzio at the Scottish Court: Workshop 3 The last of three workshops on the life and legacy of David Rizzio, this event explores how Rizzio has been represented in literature, opera, painting and cinema.
