Trenodia: Vinicio and Mariangela Capossela's Funeral Procession Across Southern Italy
Trenodia is a unique art project lasting ten days, founded by Mariangela and Vinicio Capossela, and held across Calabria, Campania, and Basilicata. Its goal is to turn shared grief into a meaningful mourning ritual, drawing inspiration from ancient funeral practices to address contemporary issues. This initiative, co-produced by Fondazione Matera Basilicata 2019 and Sponzfest Sottaterra 2019, is part of the celebrations for Matera European Capital of Culture 2019. The event includes a vibrant procession of mourners, or prefiche, featuring performances of dance, music, and spoken word. Some notable figures involved are Elio Germano and Mario Brunello. It will cover locations like Isola di Capo Rizzuto and conclude with a concert by Vinicio Capossela in Cava del Sole. From August 18 to 29, 2019, everyone is encouraged to either express their grief on social media or participate in the procession.
Key facts
- Trenodia is a participatory art project by Mariangela and Vinicio Capossela.
- The project spans over ten days across Calabria, Campania, and Basilicata.
- It is co-produced by Fondazione Matera Basilicata 2019 and Sponzfest Sottaterra 2019.
- Trenodia is part of Matera European Capital of Culture 2019.
- The procession involves hundreds of mourners (prefiche) without gender restrictions.
- Participants include Elio Germano, Mario Brunello, Raiz, Daniele Sepe, Michela Murgia, Michele Riondino, and Pietro Laureano.
- The cortege visits Isola di Capo Rizzuto (KR), Calitri (AV), Cairano (AV), Lacedonia (AV), Tricarico (MT), and Matera.
- The project concludes with a concert by Vinicio Capossela at Cava del Sole in Matera.
- The public can submit laments via social media or join the procession.
- Trenodia runs from August 18 to 29, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Mariangela Capossela
- Vinicio Capossela
- Elio Germano
- Mario Brunello
- Raiz
- Daniele Sepe
- Michela Murgia
- Michele Riondino
- Pietro Laureano
- Ernesto De Martino
Institutions
- Fondazione Matera Basilicata 2019
- Sponzfest Sottaterra 2019
- Matera Capitale Europea della Cultura 2019
- Artribune
Locations
- Calabria
- Campania
- Basilicata
- Isola di Capo Rizzuto
- KR
- Calitri
- AV
- Cairano
- Lacedonia
- Tricarico
- MT
- Matera
- Cava del Sole
- Hannover
- Milano
- Pesaro
- Italia