Giovanni Lindo Ferretti's 'L'opera equestre' Debuts at Ravenna Festival

Giovanni Lindo Ferretti, former frontman of the Italian punk band CCCP, presented his latest project 'L'opera equestre – Saga IV. Il canto dei canti' at the 26th edition of the Ravenna Festival. The performance, described by Ferretti as 'barbaric theatre,' centers on the horse, an animal that has deeply influenced his life. Ferretti explained that after CCCP disbanded, he bought a mare and returned to his childhood home in the mountains, finding balance between his artistic career and rural life. The opera tells the story of the ancient pact between humans, horses, and mountains, serving as a personal 'Iliad' that traces his origins. Ferretti also performed in Bologna weeks earlier, drawing a diverse audience. He noted that the project closes a circle in his artistic journey, allowing him to recount a disappearing world. The work reflects his punk ethos and intellectual depth, blending autobiography with epic narrative.