Christmas in the Caves 2015 – 2016 with the artistic direction of Eugenio Finardi
HELL IN THE CAVE
December 5 and 11, 2015 | 9:00 PM
The world's only underground aerial show, inspired by the Inferno of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. A sensory journey through lights, sounds, dance, and acrobatics in an extraordinary setting. Directed by Enrico Romita, dramaturgy by Giusy Frallonardo.
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PULCINELLA'S HOUSE THEATRE
December 8, 2015, January 1 and 5, 2016 | Show at 6:00 PM
Three events dedicated to children with a timeless art: puppetry. The fairy Cristal, Hansel e Gretel e Alì Babà Staged by Paolo Comentale's company, which has been bringing smiles and excitement to children of all ages since 1983. Limited seating.
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EUGENIO FINARDI – “FROM THE DEEP”
December 12, 2015 | 9:00 PM
A show conceived exclusively for the Castellana Caves by the guru of rock d'auteur who, for the occasion, will perform together with the multi-instrumentalist Giancarlo Parisi in a unique and unrepeatable concert. with the intent of filling the Grave with ancestral echoes of the sacred and the unconscious. 30% of the ticket price will be allocated to the protection and conservation of the paCastellana karst trimonio.
Box office at 8:00 PM, show at 9:00 PM. Ticket price €30,00.
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INAUGURATION OF “NATIVITY SCENES IN THE GROTTO”
December 13, 2015 | 9:00 PM
A tour to visit the installations in the evocative spaces of the Grave, the Caverna dei Monumenti, and the Lupa. In collaboration with La Compagnia degli Scarti, owned by Marino de Tommaso and Rosaria Genco.
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MED-EA
December 13, 2015 and January 10, 2016 | First performance at 7:00 PM | Second performance at 9:00 PM
This performance, inspired by the character of Medea, is considered one of the most interesting offerings in Italian experimental theater. The show is set in the depths of the Castellana Caves, in a surprising and evocative setting. A unique sensory experience, where time and space are interrupted, offering the viewer a profoundly intimate and disturbing experience. Organized by ATC SottoSopra, script by Loredana Savino and Fabio Caruso.
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CLAUDIO BAGLIONI – BY ENCHANTMENT AND BY LOVE
December 18, 2015 | 9:00 PM
One of the most beloved artists on the Italian music scene will perform exceptionally in the enchanting setting of the Grave for a special and unique night of music. Piano and vocals will perform a repertoire specifically tailored to the unique location and Christmas date. Thirty percent of the ticket price will go towards protecting and preserving Castellana's karst heritage.
FREE BIG SCREEN outside the Caves to follow the concert in real time.
Box office at 8:00 PM, show at 9:00 PM. Ticket price €110,00.
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Nicola Vitale Choir & Orchestra
December 19, 2015 | 9:00 PM
A musical meditation, accompanied by the verses of Alda Merini, on the Mystery of the Logos and its Incarnation, a central theme of Christmas and Christianity. Choir, soloists, and narrators accompanied by piano, harp, and strings, conducted by Maestro Sebastiano Giotta.
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CELEBRATION OF THE MASS OF THE NATIVITY
December 23, 2015 | Torchlight Procession at 7:00 PM | Holy Mass at 8:30 PM
A torchlight procession departs from the Mother Church of San Leone Magno, followed by a Mass in the grave by Archpriest Don Leonardo Mastronardi. In collaboration with the Patron Saint Festivals Committee.
WANTED CHORUS
December 26, 2015 | 9:00 PM
Energy and creativity characterize every member of the group, which has performed numerous times in theaters and squares throughout Italy. One of the most beloved gospel choirs, its captivating and powerful emotional power shines through.
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EXPANSION POINTS
December 27, 2015 | 9:00 PM
With over ten years of experience, they offer an original blend of auteur rock and sarcastic poetry, borrowed from the seven notes: one of the most interesting bands to come out of Puglia. "L'Essere Perfetto" is their latest album, which for the occasion will be endowed with sharp and magnetic acoustic sounds.
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SEVEN STEPS
December 29, 2015 | 9:00 PM
An unusual sextet due to the presence of the cello and the distant geographical origins of its members. The seventh step, the most important, is music, which unites them all magnificently. A reference to the genius of Miles Davis, exactly 50 years after the release of his album "Seven Steps to Heaven." Seven steps, seven imprints that the musicians themselves have left on this project, ultimately creating a single path moving towards a common goal: jazz.
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SIMONE CRISTICCHI – “JOURNEYS AND STORIES OF A SONGWRITER”
January 3, 2016 | 9:00 PM
A true "concert in reverse," conceived exclusively for the Castellana Caves, through which the artist will lead the audience on a discovery of the almost limitless repertoire of an inimitable "Songmaker." The live performance will be accompanied by Maestro Riccardo Ciaramellari (piano, keyboards) and Maestro Giuseppe Tortora (cello). Thirty percent of the ticket price will go towards the protection and preservation of Castellana's karst heritage.
Box office at 8:00 PM, show at 9:00 PM. Ticket price €30,00.
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STEFANO BOLLANI – “THE ALIENS ARE COMING”
January 8, 2016 | 9:00 PM
A unique and unpredictable show, conceived exclusively for the Castellana Caves, brought to life by the eclectic talent of an extraordinary artist. Sounds, lights, and evocative atmosphere, combined with the magical atmosphere of the Caverna della Grave, will provide sublime and truly unforgettable experiences. Thirty percent of the ticket price will go towards the protection and preservation of Castellana's karst heritage.
Box office at 8:00 PM, show at 9:00 PM. Ticket price €55,00.
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Fanove – a grand celebration that lights up the night of the City of Caves
The spectacular event in which religious devotion and popular tradition merge to create an extraordinary event that lights up and warms the City of Caves on the night of January 11th… Keep reading
FREE VISIT TO THE CASTELLANA CAVES
12 January 2016
On the occasion of the Patronal Feast of the Madonna della Vetrana, the traditional free visit will be allowed to all residents of Castellana-Grotte
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