“These events of great cultural importance become fundamental to complete the tourist offer and are able to provide a secondary income that must be recognized and highlighted”.
He said it Elvira Belovedregional councillor for Tourism and Entertainment, regarding Dante’s Infernoon the occasion of the grand finale of the 2024 season of what has confirmed itself as the blockbuster of recordsthe most viewed theatrical work in Sicily in recent years.
“A review that this year – said Councilor Amata – has had over sixty performances and the fame of this Inferno, represented in the unique setting of the Gorges, has attracted many tourists as well as many Sicilians. In this show you see the actors and dancers, but behind it there is the work of the producers, the director and set designers, costume designers, tailors, musicians, choreographers and technical staff. That’s why theThe investment we make in Culture brings economic development and benefits to the territory: all data readable at the conclusion of this review”.
Which also in the last few days – nine performances have been added to those planned – has recorded the usual great success, attracting personalities including the mayor of Catania Enrico Trantino: “The real question is – he asked himself – whether Dante was inspired by the Alcantara Gorges to create Inferno, because that is what it seems to be, judging from the extraordinary natural scenery that this Reserve offers”.
“Hell – he added – is a hymn to love and to that beauty that we Sicilians should take more inspiration from to grow and love our territory: a work that everyone should see. A further opportunity to attract and call for those who come to Sicily not only to admire our Beauties, but above all to know the true Culture. And we must be proud of this”.
“This Hell – he underlined on his part Mirella Vincisuperintendent of cultural and environmental heritage of Messina – is truly unique: what better element for the enjoyment and valorization of these places if not a show that brings together theatre and nature, moving you?”
“I can say – he added – that I had the sensation that my perception was sharpened: an enhancement of hearing, sight, sensitivity. I believe that the other spectators also felt it. And I ask those who contributed to the realization of this theatrical work to continue on this path: that other shows may also be born, freeing creativity”.
Among the personalities who followed the latest shows of Inferno 2024 there was also a renowned set designer, winner among other things of a Nastro d’argento in 2009 and a David di Donatello the following year: Mark Denticfrom Galati Marina in Messina.
“The protagonist – Dentici stated – is certainly the suggestion of the placewhich I had never seen in the evening. The lighting effects are pertinent to both the text and the environment. A very popular show and we must ensure that an ever-growing audience can see it. Because it combines the natural beauty of this magical place and the great poetry of Dante. What more could you want?”.
In last Saturday’s reruns, there was great enthusiasm for the new, enhanced pyrotechnic effects. Alfredo Vaccalluzzowho defined the audience’s response as “fantastic”: “I myself always get emotional because this Inferno doesn’t tire you: well done everyone, especially the actors”.
And great applause was given to Angelo D’Agosta, Liliana Randi, Davide Sbrogiò, Davide Pandolfo, Giovanna Mangiù, Luciano Fioretto, Francesco Bernava, Rosario Minardi and Gabriele Casablanca. Acclaim also for the Dannati – Beatrice Caudullo, Michela Di Francesco, Maria Lardaloro, Marta Marino, Enrica Pandolfo, Lucio Rapisarda, Francesco Salpietro, Gloria Trischitta and Ariluna Verrazzo -, for the choreography by Fia Di Stefano, the costumes by Riccardo Cappello, the music by Nello Toscano, for the general organization by Simone Trischitta, for the executive producers Luciano Catotti and Ninni Trischitta, the assistant directors Agnese Failla and Lucia Rotondo, the light designer Davide La Colla and the sound designer Enzo Valenti.
“Let’s send it to the attic – concluded the director John Anfuso – the 2024 season, which has given us an increase in audience and reasons for pride and emotion. There are many projects that will see the light next summer. We do not exclude the possibility of re-proposing our Inferno and we already have a clear idea of what needs to be improved and what needs to be kept as it is because it warms the hearts of our audience.”
Buongiorno Sicilia, which produces Inferno, has in fact announced that in 2025 Odissea will be revived and Orlando Furioso will also be staged, again in the Alcantara Gorges with the collaboration of the Botanical and Geological Park. Finally, it should be remembered that Inferno was sponsored by the MiC, the Ministry of Culture, the ARS, the Department of Entertainment of the Sicilian Region, the Federico II Foundation and the municipalities of Motta Camastra and Castiglione di Sicilia.