Composer

About capitalism and love — and about imagining other ways of organizing society. Live action role-play and song are used to conjure new worlds from the ruins of the existing one. In the story, we meet a group of beings who have created their own alternative society. Each of them brings their own melody, and together they try to find a shared song that they can sing and pass on to future generations.

The Ruins

Gurre Slot

Ruinerne is a musical-inspired performance that imagines new worlds in the ruins of this one. We meet a group of beings trying to create their own small, utopian community in some abandoned ruins. Songs become the new, shared language.

Ruinerne

In modern times, "Cenerentola" evokes the wondrous realm of childhood. Yet, Rossini and Ferretti aimed to tone down the fairy tale elements in their opera. I’ve allowed for a touch of enchantment, transforming the guardian Alidoro into an all-knowing demigod puppeteer of our narrative.
Alidoro will initiate the tale by opening a grand scenic book marked "Cenerentola" and turn its pages through the unfolding scenes, conjuring brooms and carriages, even puppeteering the characters during the complex "Questo è un nodo avviluppato."
The costumes blur the lines between the 18th and 19th centuries, contrasting the old, embodied by Don Magnifico, with the new in Don Ramiro, leaping into Sun King-style extravagance with Dandini.
Working with Rossini always inspires me to craft a choreography that echoes the opera's musical structure. "Cenerentola" especially lends itself to playful and nearly surreal moments, like the brilliantly conceived end of the first act.
Director Giovanni Dispenza


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La Cenerentola

Teatro Amintore Galli

Immerse yourself in a magical evening of opera with the Orchestra Senzaspine's enchanting performance of "La Cenerentola" at the Teatro Duse in Bologna. This innovative production, scheduled for April 27th and 28th, 2024, breathes new life into Gioachino Rossini's classic work, under the visionary direction of Giovanni Dispenza. Unlike the traditional tale of Cinderella, this adaptation features a unique twist with a pop-up book set design, masterfully illustrated by Francesca Lelli and enhanced with video magic by Daniele Poli, creating an interactive experience that brings the story to life in an unprecedented way.

The cast includes Alfredo Li as Don Ramiro, Alfonso Ciulla as Dandini, Marzia Marzo in the role of Angelina (Cenerentola), Matteo Mazzoli as Don Magnifico, and other talented performers who will bring this timeless story of kindness and triumph to life. The Orchestra Senzaspine, under the baton of M Tommaso Ussardi, promises an evening of exquisite music and storytelling.

Tickets are available for purchase, with prices ranging from 12 to 30 euros, offering options for every budget. Don't miss this opportunity to experience Rossini's masterpiece in a fresh and captivating production at the Teatro Duse. For more information and to secure your seats, visit the Teatro Duse's official website or contact the box office directly. Join us for a memorable journey into the heart of opera, where magic and music intertwine to tell the beloved story of "La Cenerentola."

Composer

Francesca Lelli

Events

Past events

29 - 31 Jul, 2026

The Ruins · Passage Festival

29 - 31 Jul, 2026

Ruinerne · Passage Festival

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