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Why does Fabio Álvarez admire Philip Glass?
On March 24, the International Institute presents the pianist Fabio Álvarez in concert, performing works by Philip Glass. The concert, Mad Rush: Philip Glass Piano Works – Fabio Álvarez, will take place in the Institute's historic auditorium. This year the Institute puts the spotlight on minimalist music and American culture of the late
Concerts at the International Institute – American Minimalism 2023
This winter, the International Institute focuses on minimalist music and late-XNUMXth-century American culture. On the occasion of John Adams's presentation at the Teatro Real de Nixon in China in April, the Institute has scheduled concerts, courses and events that we detail below. Image
Liquid Soundscapes: a concert of minimalist American music
Throughout the winter and early spring we will offer courses, concerts and events inspired by this spring's production of the Royal Theater, the opera Nixon in China by John Adams. Liquid Soundscapes: An American Minimalist Music Concert features works by American Minimalist composers: John Cage, Philip Glass, Steve Reich, and Paul Lansky. The program
Reiteration of diversity: Minimal music and American opera of the XNUMXth century
Reiteration of diversity: Minimal music and North American opera of the 21th century Monographic course March 28 and 11 – April 2023, XNUMX Professor Gabriel Menéndez Torrellas Introduction Minimal music can be considered the first genuinely North American trend in classical music of the XNUMXth century, a musical reaction to the post-serial crisis then
Guide to the 2022 US Midterm Elections
What are midterm elections and why are they important? He may have recently heard phrases such as "Democrats retain control of the Senate," "Republicans take control of the House of Representatives," or "control of Congress remains undecided." To understand these phrases and make sense of the recent
Partial Ruth Lee Kennedy Scholarships – Call for applications 2023-2024 open
The 2023-2024 call for partial scholarships or “Ruth Lee Kennedy” travel grants is open The International Institute in Spain and the Commission for Cultural, Educational and Scientific Exchange between Spain and the United States of America (Fulbright Program) announce the call for two partial scholarships (travel grants) for research in the United States.
In memory of Javier Marias
In memory of Javier Marías Javier Marías during his years, the Colegio Estudio was formed in the classrooms of the International Institute, "el Boston" as we called it in Estudio. The first time I traveled to the United States I was only one month old, and I spent the next eleven of my life there. Then with
Yolanda del Riego: An Artist-Printmaker Formed in Alaska
Over the past five decades, Yolanda del Riego has been creating highly expressive and lyrical art using a wide array of materials and supports. Printmaking, and the use of printmaking techniques, has been one of her primary means of expression of her. In June of 2022 the International Institute had the honor to welcome Yolanda to share
Looking at the Classical World – Fall 2022
This fall the ACS Department at the International Institute is offering two courses inspired by classical sources: Orpheus & Eurydice Reimagined: Classical Mythology in North American Literature and The Classical Tradition in American Art, Architecture and Film. Why is the International Institute – a cultural institute dedicated to sharing the language and cultural traditions of
How to teach English to a child? Our advice from the IIE
The International Institute in Spain is delighted to welcome you in September. We have programs for children and adolescents, adults, test preparation and certificates such as SAT, CAE and TOEFL. In addition, we offer the American Cultural Studies Program with courses ranging from American literature and art to science, technology, and