Antonio Covino's work is about to make its debut in an event that promises to unite culture and innovation, transforming the famous first canticle of Dante's masterpiece into Neapolitan.
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This project not only celebrates the Neapolitan language, but is enriched with a significant visual contribution thanks to the illustrations of five talented students of the Academy of Fine Arts of Naples: Francesca Bisogni, Domenico Criscuolo, Davide Dell'Aversano, Virginia Morella and Annamaria Pocomento.
Engaging presentation
The event will take place at the Teatro de Poche in Naples, located in via Tommasi, 15. After the welcome by the publisher Giovanni Musella, the presentation of 'Nfierno promises to be an immersive experience, thanks to a combination of videos and images curated by Emanuele Musella. This innovative modality will be accompanied by readings by the student-actors of the Teatro de Poche, who are dedicated to training young talents through high-level educational workshops.
A work that reawakens tradition
The presentation will see the enthusiastic participation of students of the Teatro de Poche, including Morgana Autiero, Lino Florio, Giancarlo Lobasso, Roberta Michelino, Davide Nazzaro, Mario Russo, Luca Saltarelli and Laura Tassaro. These young actors will have the opportunity to explore and bring the texts to life, experiencing a journey of knowledge of both the Divine Comedy and the Neapolitan language.
The unique setting
Teatro de Poche offers a suggestive setting, a labyrinthine tunnel below street level that reflects the peculiarity of Naples. The scenographic design is by Laura Bufano, with the support of Giancarlo Lobasso, creating a magical space where culture, art and tradition intertwine in an event that promises to be unforgettable.
Article published on 7 April 2025 - 19:07
This event looks very interesting, but I hope the students' illustrations live up to the expectations. The combination of video and images can make the experience more engaging for the audience. It will also be interesting to see how the actors bring Dante's texts to life in Neapolitan, but I'm not sure if it works. Anyway, good luck to the organizers.