Frisina said that portions of the opera depicting Heaven will use classical music, while rock, punk and rave will be used to "create a hellish atmosphere." Most of the libretto will be taken directly from the poem.
Devil's Music in the Vatican
Submitted by Ursula on Mon, 2007-01-08 12:40
Rock and roll music will represent Hell in a new opera based upon Dante's medieval epic, The Divine Comedy. The composition by Monsignor Marco Frisina will premiere in Vatican City.
Frisina said that portions of the opera depicting Heaven will use classical music, while rock, punk and rave will be used to "create a hellish atmosphere." Most of the libretto will be taken directly from the poem. |
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