1st February

Concert will begin at 19:00 hours GMT

Respighi's 'Maria Egiziaca' with Dotto, Alberghini, Costanzo and Galbiati from Venice

Respighi's 'Maria Egiziaca' is an opera in a single three-episode act. The libretto, by Claudio Guastalla, is based on a Medieval life of Saint Mary of Egypt, contained in the translation into the vernacular of the Vitae Patrum written by Domenico Cavalca. 

Performers: Maria: Francesca Dotto.The Pilgrim, Abbot Zosimo: Simone Alberghini. The Sailor, The Leper: Vincenzo Costanzo. Companion: Michele Galbiati. Another companion, Poor: Luigi Morassi.The Blind Woman, The Voice of the Angel: Ilaria Vanacore. Voice from the Sea: William Corrò.

Teatro La Fenice Choir and Orchestra. Conductor: Manlio Benzi.

Recorded 8 March 2024.