[Global Network Report Reporter An Qi] 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy, and it also coincides with the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo. On November 9, a media meeting for th

[Global Network Reporter An Qi] 2024 marks the 20th anniversary of the establishment of a comprehensive strategic partnership between China and Italy, and it also coincides with the commemoration of the 700th anniversary of Marco Polo. On November 9, a media meeting for the musical "The Divine Comedy" was held at the Italian Embassy in Beijing.

Media meeting for the musical "The Divine Comedy" (photo provided by the organizer)

event site, Gabriel Gravina, producer of "The Divine Comedy", chairman of the Italian Football Association and vice president of the European Football Association, and Leonardo, co-producer of "The Divine Comedy" Do Gravina, as well as the starring and creative team of the musical "Divine Comedy", talked to the audience about the history and future of cultural exchanges between China and Italy, and described the special significance of the musical "Divine Comedy" to China for the first time for cultural exchanges between the two countries. A promotional video for the musical "The Divine Comedy" was played live, and several protagonists performed some of the musical's classic arias live, which attracted warm applause from the audience. "Divine Comedy" director, actor and writer Andrea Ortiz, executive producer, stage designer Lara Carisimi and the four leading actors also shared their creative ideas and character experiences.

The leading actors in the musical "The Divine Comedy" perform live classic arias (photo provided by the organizer)

The musical "The Divine Comedy" is based on the poem of the same name by the Italian poet Dante Alighieri. The poem "Divine Comedy" is a literary masterpiece that started the European Renaissance and established the Italian language. It is also considered to be the pinnacle work in the history of world literature. The musical performed in China this time is the first musical to interpret the poem "The Divine Comedy" with music. It is a rediscovery, rediscovery and re-creation of the "Divine Comedy". The new version in 2024 incorporates more innovative elements, including the use of richer 3D immersive projection technology, reproducing scenes such as hell, purgatory and paradise created by Dante, the father of the Italian language, and using more advanced and amazing lighting and projection technology. , drawing over 70 ever-changing 3D The scene, coupled with the original music of the famous composer Marco Flicina, allows the audience to follow Dante on a soulful journey as if they are actually there; at the same time, the newly joined cast includes 10 famous Italian singers, 14 dancers and acrobats, as well as more than 200 sets of stage costumes, jointly create this magnificent production. When modern digital technology meets classic literary masterpieces, a cultural feast spanning time and space begins.

Stills from the musical "The Divine Comedy" (photo provided by the organizer)

director Andrea Ortiz said that as a symbol of Italian culture, "The Divine Comedy" is a literary masterpiece that started the European Renaissance and established the Italian language. It is considered to be the pinnacle work in the history of world literature. The musical "The Divine Comedy" perfectly interprets this masterpiece of classical literature through an extraordinary performance format full of music, dance and modern digital technology. In this dramatic journey with music and technology at its core, all audiences will be immersed in the culmination of this great poet's work. Andrea hopes that this work can bring a surprising viewing experience to Chinese audiences, and also looks forward to drawing new creative inspiration from Chinese culture.

It is understood that the musical "The Divine Comedy" will start a tour in many cities in China in 2025. From April to May, "The Divine Comedy" will be staged in Chongqing, Changsha, Nanjing, Wuhan, and Nanchang; from July to September, it will also be staged in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Suzhou, Hangzhou, Xiamen, Hong Kong and other places. . The play will use spectacular 3D scenery and original music and performances to lead Chinese audiences on the ups and downs of Dante's wandering journey, facilitating the "encounter" and "dialogue" between Chinese and Italian civilizations.(End)