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Theodoros Terzopoulos's Oresteia Opens 77th Classical Performances Cycle in Vicenza

festival-fair · 2026-04-26

On September 20, the 77th Cycle of Classical Performances commenced at Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza with a staging of the Oresteia, helmed by director Theodoros Terzopoulos. This production follows its summer introduction at the Athens and Epidaurus Festival and marks a national premiere. Curated by Ermanna Montanari and Marco Martinelli, the cycle revolves around the theme of 'chorus' and will feature eight performances, three public calls, and discussions at locations such as Basilica Palladiana and Teatro Astra, concluding on October 20. Notable artists include Alessandro Serra, Evelina Rosselli, and Giovanni Lindo Ferretti, with highlights being the premieres of Serra's Il canto di Edipo and Ferretti's moltitudine in cadenza, percuotendo. The initiative receives backing from the Municipality of Vicenza and other entities.

Key facts

  • The 77th Cycle of Classical Performances opened on September 20 at Teatro Olimpico in Vicenza.
  • The opening production was the Oresteia directed by Theodoros Terzopoulos.
  • The cycle runs until October 20 across multiple venues in Vicenza.
  • Artistic directors are Ermanna Montanari and Marco Martinelli.
  • The theme of the 2024 edition is the 'chorus'.
  • Alessandro Serra's Il canto di Edipo will premiere as part of the cycle.
  • Giovanni Lindo Ferretti presents a new work titled moltitudine in cadenza, percuotendo.
  • The cycle is organized by the Municipality of Vicenza with multiple partners.

Entities

Artists

  • Theodoros Terzopoulos
  • Ermanna Montanari
  • Marco Martinelli
  • Alessandro Serra
  • Evelina Rosselli
  • Serena Sinigaglia
  • Giovanni Lindo Ferretti
  • Francesco Giomi
  • Abdullah Miniawy
  • Ndox Electrique
  • Serena Abrami
  • Enrico Vitali
  • Mariangela Gualtieri
  • Danio Manfredini
  • Francesca Morello
  • Mara Redeghieri
  • Daniela Pes

Institutions

  • Teatro Olimpico
  • Festival di Atene ed Epidauro
  • Teatro delle Albe
  • Ravenna Teatro
  • Basilica Palladiana
  • Teatro Astra
  • Biblioteca Bertoliana
  • Comune di Vicenza
  • Accademia Olimpica
  • Regione del Veneto
  • Centro di Produzione Teatrale La Piccionaia
  • Fondazione Teatro Comunale Città di Vicenza

Locations

  • Vicenza
  • Italy
  • Atene
  • Epidauro
  • Veneto

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