Italian music will take centre stage at Every Body in Motion – Inclusive Theater and Performing Arts Festival, taking place in Hanoi from 20 to 25 October 2026. Organised by the EUNIC Cluster in Vietnam, with Goethe-Institut Hanoi as the lead institution and with the support of the Hanoi Creative Design Festival, Every Body in Motion brings together Vietnamese and international artists from Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Korea, with and without disabilities, through a series of initiatives dedicated to inclusive theatre and the performing arts.
Italy will be represented by mezzo-soprano Valentina Volpe Andreazza and pianist Francesco Morettini. Trained at the Conservatory of Padua and the Accademia Teatro alla Scala, Valentina Volpe Andreazza brings opera beyond traditional theatre venues, performing in nursing homes, hospitals and Italy’s first Alzheimer’s village. Her work reflects a conviction she has championed for many years: everyone, regardless of their circumstances, has a story to tell and a desire to be heard. On 1 June 2026, she performed the Italian national anthem from the balcony of Pordenone City Hall, accompanied by the Friuli Venezia Giulia Orchestra. The performance was broadcast on Rai 1 as part of the celebrations marking the 80th anniversary of the Italian Republic. On 4 October 2026, she performed alongside Francesco Morettini in San Gemini, Umbria, in the concert Nacque al mondo un sole – Musiche e canti nel segno di San Francesco (A Sun Was Born into the World – Music and Songs in the Spirit of Saint Francis), as part of the events marking the 800th anniversary of the Saint’s death.
Italian Events
I Still Dream of Melodies Without Borders – Inclusive Singing Workshop
Thursday, 22 October 2026, 2:30–5:30 pm
Casa Italia (18 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)
Led by Valentina Volpe Andreazza, with piano accompaniment by Francesco Morettini, the workshop is open to everyone interested, with and without disabilities, and requires no previous musical experience. Participants will be guided through the learning of two or three songs in an activity designed to encourage personal expression and sharing through singing. The workshop will also give participants the opportunity to perform alongside the Italian artists at the concert on 24 October at Chuong Vang Theatre.
Language: English, with interpretation into Vietnamese.
Free admission. Registration deadline: 16 October 2026.
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I Still Dream of Melodies Without Borders – Concert
Saturday, 24 October 2026, 7:30 pm
Chuong Vang Theatre (72 Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi)
The concert will take audiences on a musical journey through opera, film soundtracks and Italian songs, bringing these repertoires together with a Vietnamese folk melody. Featuring Valentina Volpe Andreazza (mezzo-soprano) and Francesco Morettini (piano), the evening will connect different musical traditions and artistic languages. Alongside the two Italian artists, the community choir of the Vietnam Youth Music Institute (VYMI) and participants in the 22 October workshop will also perform, sharing the stage in a collective musical experience.
Registration is open until all available places are filled.
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This Stage Belongs to Us: Perspectives on Inclusive Theatre Practice – Panel Discussion
Sunday, 25 October 2026, 10:00 am
Goethe-Institut Hanoi (56–58 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi)
Valentina Volpe Andreazza and Francesco Morettini will take part in a panel discussion on inclusive theatre practices, alongside artists from Germany, Brazil and the United Kingdom. Moderated by Nguyen Phuong Thao, the discussion will provide an opportunity to exchange perspectives on experiences in the field of inclusive performing arts, the role of artistic collaboration and ways to develop theatre practices that are attentive to diverse forms of participation.
Languages: English and Vietnamese, with interpretation between English and Vietnamese, as well as Vietnamese Sign Language.
Free admission. Registration deadline: 16 October 2026.
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