Sunday April 29th 2012 - The Divine Comedy played in ancient quarry

What better and extraordinary scenary to see the Divine Comedy played by a great actress, accompanied by flutes and lutes? In dim light of candles the bowels of the earth, adorned by the pink marble and scenographic projections,

What better and extraordinary scenary to see the Divine Comedy played by a great actress, accompanied by flutes and lutes? In dim light of candles the bowels of the earth, adorned by the pink marble and scenographic projections,

come to life with the immortal characters of Paolo and Francesca, Ulysses, of Count Ugolino, along a journey of redemption that takes through Purgatory to “see the stars.”

Live performance of dance and music of the court of medieval pilgrims directed to Santiago de Compostela.

“Amor che ne la mente mi ragiona”
The most beautiful “Canti” of the Divine Comedy acted in the ground and accompanied by original music from the time of Dante.
At: The Ancient Marble Quarry of Ornavasso (Verbania) - www.anticacava.it
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Shows at 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm – 15.00 euros unique place – places are limited 

Info: tel. +39 0324 346102 – fax 0324 240212 – Cell. and ticket office +39 366 5314145

We suggest to reach the Ancient Quarry of Ornavasso at least 20 minutes before the beginning of the show.
The show lasts about 1 hour and 15 minutes – We recommend an appropriate clothing to the context of a natural cave with a constant temperature of 8 degrees.
To get your prebooked tickets just show  your order’s receipt and effecting payment (by credit card or bank transfer) 

The interpreters:

ANNA CUCULO: actress
Ballet dancer with the Opera of Turin, worked with RAI TV, theaters and opera houses throughout Italy. She collaborated with Sara Acquarone, Antonello Falqui, Enzo Trapani, Mario Missiroli. Currently engaged as a director and actress. She recently acted in the movie “Rasputin” by Louis Nero.
DANIELE MONTAGNER: flutes
He collaborated with the Symphony Orchestra of Rai of Turin, guest with Severino Gazzelloni at the International Festival of Agliè, he partecipated at the Music Season of the Conservatory “G. Verdi” in Turin.
PAOLO LOVA: lutes, guitarra moresca, lavta
He collaborated with the Artists of the Choir at Theatre “Scala” in Milan, with the Ensamble Triacamusicale and he partecipated at Festivals in Italy and abroad. He is dedicated to the research of ancient manuscripts and the original medieval music.
“Canti” in program:
HELL: canto V, canto XXVI, canto XXXII, canto XXXIII
PURGATORY: canto VI, canto XI
HEAVEN: canto XXXIII