Teatri di Vetro 13: A Festival That Embraces the Unfinished
The 13th edition of Teatri di Vetro (TDV), under the direction of Roberta Nicolai, takes place in Rome, concluding at Teatro India with the performance "Oscillazioni." This festival prioritizes the creative journey rather than the end results, divided into four sections that encourage artists to showcase "artistic residues." Choreographer Paola Bianchi presents "ELP – Ethos, Logos, Pathos," which investigates the transmission of dance through descriptive language, forming a retinal-mnemonic archive from public imagery. It features "The Undanced Dance," "Energheia," and "Ekhfrasis," set to premiere at the upcoming Castiglioncello festival. While TDV seeks to actively involve audiences, this may pose difficulties for those unfamiliar with the art form. Nicolai highlights the significance of interrogating the creative process to connect viewers with the performance's essence.
Key facts
- Teatri di Vetro 13 is the 13th edition of the festival.
- Roberta Nicolai is the artistic director.
- The festival ends at Teatro India with 'Oscillazioni,' a week of programming.
- Paola Bianchi presents the ELP project (Ethos, Logos, Pathos).
- ELP uses a retinal-mnemonic archive of public images.
- 'The Undanced Dance' allows spectators to experience the action.
- 'Energheia' is a solo by Paola Bianchi.
- 'Ekhfrasis' is a first study with ten young dancers debuting at Castiglioncello festival.
Entities
Artists
- Paola Bianchi
- Roberta Nicolai
Institutions
- Teatri di Vetro
- Teatro India
Locations
- Rome
- Italy
- Castiglioncello