The Program
La
Tarantella: Antidotum Tarantulae
Widespread
in southern Italy, the tarantella was
and still is a dance said to heal the poisonous bite of a tarantula. A powerful
dance, the tarantella has inspired an
outpouring of music and dance, resulting in a strong tradition still alive
today.
La Tarantella: Antidotum Tarantulae
presents a fascinating journey back in time and across geography. Exceptional
singers and dancers (specialists in teatrodanza
and commedia dell’arte) give the
performance its sensual, visual, and festive dimensions. L’Arpeggiata’s
timeless performances are the only remedy for its own bite!
—Christina Pluhar