Music, art and poetry formed the centrepiece of a 2-day cultural event in Paris, where the Embassy of Italy and Italian Cultural Institute celebrated the launch of the Italian duty Presidency of the Council of the European Union. Pianist Gloria Campaner opened the festivities in the 18th century Sicilian theatre at the diplomatic mission, performing a highly emotional repertory by European composers that culminated with a composition by Vittorio Montalti written expressly for the occasion. Read more, in Italian.