In 1977 Carlo M Cipolla wrote The Fundamental Laws of Human Stupidity, a short treatise that ironically enunciates five laws about human stupidity. The work takes its cue from the book to stage the issues addressed through an abstract musical theater mechanism.
opera for 4 voices, ensemble and electronics
libretto: Giuliano Compagno
duration: 70’
commissioned by: Fondazione del Teatro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
first performance: Maggio Musicale Fiorentino
25-29-31/5/2019 Firenze –
Teatro Goldoni
Ljuba Bergamelli, Victoria Massey, Manuel Amati, Oliver Purckhauer singers
ContempoArtEnsemble
Fabio Maestri Conductor
Vittorio Montalti Live Electronics
Conservatorio di Musica L. Cherubini (Roberto Neri) sound projection
Giancarlo Cauteruccio Stage direction and set design
Massimo Bevilacqua Stage direction assistant
publisher: Casa Ricordi
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