Angelica Cathariou, Alfredo Castellani, Nuray Shalman, il Coro partecipato di NPF: “Gli Argonauti” | SEPTEMBER 21ST

“ALTROVE – ALTRI LUOGHI, NUOVE VIE”

The Greek myth is revisited in the work of Willy Merz, following the Hellenistic version by Apollonius Rhodes, the famous librarian of Alexandria.
The story of the love between Jason and Medea is viewed here through a rational, scientific, and unconventional lens: suffice it to say that all the protagonists carry out their actions almost with indifference, if not outright annoyance. Jason would simply like to stay quietly at home, while Medea seems more interested in the Greek’s fine clothes than moved by any real sentiment. Furthermore, the story ends with the two lovers returning happily to Greece, a happy ending that cannot help but make those familiar with the dramatic sequel smile.
All this makes it a story decidedly in tune with contemporary sensibility, allowing for a play of stylistic references within the score.
A unique feature is then provided by the choral writing: very simple, entirely in unison, it allows those in the audience who wish to do so—following a preliminary rehearsal on the early afternoon of September 20th—to participate in the singing.
A way of rediscovering the ancient community spirit of Greek Tragedy.

Join the choir of Argonauts, even if you don’t read music! For information, write to info@narrazioniparallelefestival.it