Acqua Tofana [IN PROGRESS]

• Year of composition: 2024

• Instrumentation: three singers (soprano, mezzo-soprano & baritone), ensemble (flute, Bb/bass clarinet, percussion, piano, violin, cello) & electronics

• Duration: 75' ca.

• Premiere: TBA

• Program notes:

The work explores the legendary and complex story of Acqua Tofana and its alleged manufacturer Giulia Tofana (who lived in the sixteenth century and whose real name was Giulia Mangiardi), reflecting and respecting the nuances and contradictions of the characters involved, in particular the protagonist. [other details TBA]