Cultural events revitalize Perugia, from Mercadini to Fumo, a rich May
Cultural events revitalize – Perugia is preparing to host a series of events cultural which promise to animate the artistic fabric of the city. The San Francesco al Prato Auditorium, under the aegis of the season, will welcome artists of the caliber of Roberto Mercadini and Giorgia Fumo.
The curtain will rise on May 7th, when in Montefalco, as part of the “Rest in Noise” event, part of the itinerant Digital Primitives format dedicated to classical music, the members of the “Morlacchi percussioni Mep” group will perform. This ensemble, made up of talented students from the Francesco Morlacchi Conservatory of Perugia, will perform works by composers as varied as Steve Reich and Gioachino Rossini. The free performance, which will be held at the San Francesco Museum Complex, will be introduced by Tommaso Sagrazzini.
Roberto’s apparition follows on May 8th Markets with his show “Black fire on white fire” at the San Francesco in Perugia. Mercadini, known for his engaging narrative style, will guide audiences through an exploratory journey into the Hebrew Bible, touching on themes of humor and Jewish wisdom through biblical tales full of pathos and intelligence. This performance, which explores profound spiritual and cultural reflections, promises to offer a unique and provocative look at sacred writings.
On May 10th, again at San Francesco al Prato, it will be Giorgia’s turn Smoke with his show “Vita Bassa”. After the success achieved on Comedy Central, Fumo will stage a monologue that explores the dynamics and challenges of millennial life. With a brilliant mix of humor and acute observation, Fumo’s show offers a funny and thoughtful insight into the thirty-year-old generation, between daily life and social changes.
In addition to the shows, the program “Rest in Noise” is supported by funding dedicated to the promotion of live shows, while the “Artemisia – women of scene” project, which supports the appearance of Fumo, draws inspiration from the painter Artemisia Gentileschi, a symbol of resilience and female artistic talent of the 1600s.
These events, supported by various partners and supporters, not only enrich the cultural panorama of Perugia but also stimulate broader reflection on the themes of artistic and cultural resilience. In a climate of growing attention to the arts, Perugia confirms itself as a point of reference for culture lovers, with a program that ranges from classical music to modern theatre.
