Mittelfest 2016 Closes in Cividale del Friuli with 50 Events
The 25th edition of Mittelfest concluded on Sunday, July 24, 2016, in Cividale del Friuli, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The festival, founded as a meeting point for live performance languages in the borderlands of Central Europe, featured 50 events over nine days. Artistic director Franco Calabretto programmed a cosmopolitan lineup dedicated to the elements of earth and fire. Performers included Michael Nyman with his concert Music for Films, Carlos Santana, and Simone Cristicchi with a new show blending song and narrative. Dance offerings ranged from the China National Opera to the extreme acrobatics of Teatro del fuoco, Turkish choreographer Azazi with Kenyan dancer Anunag'a, and choreographer Janusz Orlik. Theatre acts included Agrupación Señor Serrano, Stefano Benni with Pecore nere, and Franco Però in Play Strindberg-knock out. A parallel section focused on puppet theatre, featuring marionettes, puppets, and a wooden circus. Talks featured Paolo Mieli and Vittorio Sgarbi. The festival reaffirmed its importance for Friuli Venezia Giulia, attracting many Central European tourists.
Key facts
- Mittelfest 2016 was the 25th edition.
- The festival ran from July 16 to July 24, 2016.
- It took place in Cividale del Friuli, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Artistic director was Franco Calabretto.
- The theme was earth and fire.
- There were 50 events over 9 days.
- Performers included Michael Nyman, Carlos Santana, Simone Cristicchi.
- Dance acts included China National Opera, Teatro del fuoco, Azazi, Anunag'a, Janusz Orlik.
Entities
Artists
- Franco Calabretto
- Michael Nyman
- Carlos Santana
- Simone Cristicchi
- Amelia Bucalo Triglia
- Maurizio Curcio
- Azazi
- Anunag'a
- Janusz Orlik
- Stefano Benni
- Franco Però
- Paolo Mieli
- Vittorio Sgarbi
- Elena Gasparri
Institutions
- Mittelfest
- Teatro del fuoco
- China National Opera
- Agrupación Señor Serrano
- Artribune
Locations
- Cividale del Friuli
- Italy
- Friuli Venezia Giulia
- Central Europe