Furiosus

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This production of 'Furiosus' is a two-act opera composed by Roberto Scarcella-Perino, drawing its narrative from Ludovico Ariosto's renowned chivalric epic, Orlando Furioso. The staging brings to life Ariosto's interwoven tales of Christians and Saracens, exploring themes of sorcery, seduction, secret weddings, and concealed identities. Flora Gagliardi's libretto guides the audience through a fantastical journey that moves from the earthly realm to the moon. The production embraces the epic's blend of historical conflict and magical realism. Characters confront passion, deception, and transformation as their destinies intersect. The result is an imaginative re-telling that balances lyrical expression with dramatic momentum.