SUBJECT: Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas for INDA Foundation. The great architects sign the set of ‘Medea and Edipo a Colono’ in the calendar for the Greek Theater in Siracusa from May 9 to 21 June 2009.

Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas has designed the facility for the dramatic 2009 season of the National Institute of Ancient Drama.
An extraordinary debut for the two architects in the sign of the classic scenes have created which will move the heroes of the 45th Cycle Classic Performances, scheduled at the Greek Theater in Siracusa from May 9 to June 21.

‘Reality – comments Massimiliano Fuksas – is what we see in the mirror or what is reflected? We did not want or thought ever to resolve the dilemma. There is always time to acquire the magic necessary to understand the origins and the core emotions. Beyond the image, the true point of departure.

According to the architect Fuksas the element of thought and inspiration for this scenography was the horizon. ‘A very simple horizon – he adds – that speaks about the catharsis element and the landscape, the place and the action for the conscience of the ancient spectators’. As the landscape and the scenery are changed in the course of time, the contained intention in this scenography is the reconstruction of the lost horizon, staged by a ‘concave blade’ that mirrors all that happens around, that involves the audience, that reflects and invites to reflect.’

‘Medea’ by Euripide is directed by Krzystoff Zanussi , translated by Maria Grazia Ciani, costumes by Beatrice Bordone Bulgari, music by Daniel D’Angelo, Elisabetta Pozzi in the role of protagonist.
‘Edipo a Colono’ by Sofocle, directed by Daniele Salvo, translated by Giovanni Cerri, costumes by Nicola Luccarini, music by Marco Podda, with Giorgio Albertazzi role in place of tragedy.

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