Tacet: Jacopo Giacomoni and Silvia Costa Explore Silence at Biennale Teatro Venice
Directed by Silvia Costa and penned by Jacopo Giacomoni, the performance Tacet debuted at the 2026 Biennale Teatro in Venice. It secured the 2024 Biennale College Autori award and the 58th Premio Riccione in 2025. The piece draws inspiration from a scientific graph depicting artillery activity on the Moselle front at 11 AM on November 11, 1918, which is reinterpreted as a musical score. Comprising six performers, it unfolds in four sections: historical moments that highlight the essence of silence, a museum scene showcasing silences as art, a playful homage to John Cage, and a countdown to silence referencing Cage's 1977 concert in Milan. Giacomoni's work is linked to his fellowship at Scuola Piccola Zattere and his 'Parasitic Dramaturgy' initiative.
Key facts
- Tacet premiered at Biennale Teatro 2026 in Venice.
- Directed by Silvia Costa, written by Jacopo Giacomoni.
- Won the 2024 Biennale College Autori call and the 58th Premio Riccione 2025.
- Based on a 1918 graph recording artillery activity on the Moselle front.
- Features six performers with vocal trajectories.
- Includes references to John Cage, Kurt Cobain, Derek Walcott, Filippo Tommaso Marinetti, and Jean-Luc Godard.
- Giacomoni's fellowship at Scuola Piccola Zattere relates to his 'Parasitic Dramaturgy' project.
- The performance is structured in four movements.
Entities
Artists
- Jacopo Giacomoni
- Silvia Costa
- John Cage
- Kurt Cobain
- Derek Walcott
- Filippo Tommaso Marinetti
- Jean-Luc Godard
Institutions
- Biennale Teatro
- Biennale College
- Premio Riccione
- Scuola Piccola Zattere
Locations
- Venice
- Italy
- Moselle
- Milan