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On the 240th anniversary of the passing of ALFONSO DI SPIGNA, the social promotion association Fantasynapoli will pay tribute to the most important 18th-century painter from Ischia through various artistic initiatives held in locations connected to the life and works of the great Master of light, devotion, and harmony.
The first event, in collaboration with the Archconfraternity of Santa Maria Visitapoveri in Forio, presided over by Avv. Maria Anna Verde, will be the show entitled: “NOTES OF COLOR… TRIBUTE TO ALFONSO DI SPIGNA: The Path of the Virgin in the History of Salvation through Art and the Works of the Great Painter from Ischia.”
This original project, conceived by Gaetano Maschio, will feature tableaux vivants (living pictures), where dancers, actors, and performers will recreate the works of Master Di Spigna. These will be interwoven with gems of Italian, international, and local poetry, music, and song, also reflecting on the life of the Virgin Mary and the mystery of Christmas, which inspired many of the Master’s works.
The tableaux vivants choreography will be presented by professional dancers Manuela Iacono and Daniel Feliciello, with the participation of Giovan Giuseppe Aprea, Anna Buono, Gennaro Giovanzante, Linda Palumbo, Domenico Schiano, Lucia Scibile, and Antonio Trani. The singing portion will be performed by the author and director of the show, Gaetano Maschio, and soprano Filomena Piro. The narration will be by Elisabetta Maschio, with Maestro Silvano Trani at the organ.
A not-to-be-missed world premiere on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 5:00 PM at the Archconfraternity of Santa Maria Visitapoveri, Piazza Municipio, Forio.
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