“We already knew about the excavations of Herculaneum, but the emotions we felt in the silence and light of dawn with this event were one of a kind”. These are the words with which enthusiastic visitors commented on the beauty of Lo spettacolo dell'alba – Invenzioni a tre voci, a highly successful and popular event, staged at the Ercolano Archaeological Park last June 29 and scheduled again on July 20 and August 31.
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A Journey Between Archaeology and Sound
Ercolano is one of the archaeological parks that in the summer of 2024 are hosting this original production of Coopculture, becoming the site of a journey between archaeology and sounds, in a crescendo of emotions that unites monuments, nature and territory at the first light of day.
The Charm of Roman Dawn
The Director of the Sirano Park states: “In ancient Rome, it was expected that at dawn in the most frequented areas of a city the passage was reserved only for pedestrians. At the time, dawn fell between the so-called fourth watch and the first hour of the new day. The houses woke up and the streets slowly filled with pedestrians, slaves, citizens, merchants and all sorts of fixers. With our steps on those same streets we become protagonists and we bring back, accompanied by sublime music, life with its sounds on the paving stones, in the domus, in the public monuments that suddenly are no longer ruins but part of our identity and our history. Thanks to these visits at dawn, we become main actors in the knowledge and at the same time care of a place that is a world heritage site. We share with pleasure and interest the proposals that come from the partners who collaborate with us to enhance the cultural offering and diversify the experience of knowing ancient Herculaneum”.
Music That Awakens the Soul
Music is the common thread of an evocative experience, expressed in a narrative that crosses eras and cultures, telling stories of grandeur and drama and blending with the grandiose archaeological landscape. The musical program embraces a vast repertoire, from the music of Roberto De Simone, Benjamin Britten, WA Mozart, Gabriel Fauré, Jansug Kakhidze and pieces of the popular tradition of Campania, Sardinia, Portugal, interpreted by the voice of Marina Bruno, Enzo Pietropaoli on the double bass and Daniele Sepe on the saxophone. An unmissable surprise is the performance on the saxophone of the epitaph of Sicilo that was written on a commemorative inscription of a deceased person from the 2nd-1st century BC (found in Turkey near today's ancient Aydin Tralles) and bore, uniquely, musical notation on the words.
A Sound Journey through the Mediterranean
The narration of archaeologists and art historians alternates with musical notes and voices that accompany the visitor on a sound journey through the Mediterranean, in distant places and times. The music, carefully selected for each performance, awakens attention to art and archaeology, enhancing every detail of the natural scenography.
A Unique Invitation for the Press
Interested press may attend the event on July 20th at 5.30:XNUMX. A nod of participation is appreciated at the email ercolano.ufficiostampa@cultura.gov.it
Article published on 16 July 2024 - 18:05
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