A choreographic re-imaging of a great opera
The 2017 edition of the Italian Festival is well underway and tonight Monica Casadei’s dance company Artemis Danza and will take to the stage of Chulalongkorn University’s Music Hall to perform “Tosca X: Omaggio a Giacomo Puccini”.
“Tosca X” is the first performance in a new project by Casadei called “Corpo d’Opera”, which is dedicated to the choreographic re-interpretation of some of the main 19th century operas with a special focus on female figures
Tosca is one of Giacomo Puccini’s most famous operas. Tonight’s performance focuses on the central act of Tosca and investigates the relationship between Baron Scarpia, a man who craves material possessions, and Tosca, a woman who lives for art. “Tosca X” is a little like a thriller, with Tosca playing the role of the victim and Scarpia personifying her persecutor.
Through this new creation, the artistic director and choreographer of the Artemis Danza proposes her personal version of Tosca through dramatic choreography and the rushing musical rhythm of the act.
Founded in 1994 by Casadei, Artemis Danza has performed with great success in Europe, Asia and Africa.
The Music Hall is right next to the Faculty of Architecture. For more information visit Facebook Page Italian Festival Thailand or call (02) 250 4970. Admission is free.
