A moment during Finazzer Flory’s performance (Picture © Stefano Massè)
Leonardo da Vinci came back to life yesterday evening at the Italian Embassy in London. He was played by the renowned actor, director and playwright Massimiliano Finazzer Flory, who staged the pièce “Being Leonardo da Vinci. An impossible interview” on the iconic Renaissance and Italian cultural figure, which features Leonardo being interviewed by a person living in the present, played by Nadia Ostacchini.
The pièce, constructed around an interview of 67 questions, tells of the many faces of Leonardo: the scientist, the artist, the architect and the philosopher. The multiple meanings of his very extensive and varied work are conveyed in this captivating theatre production which sees Leonardo da Vinci conversing in Renaissance Italian and at the same time discussing topics which also resonate with contemporary times.
Acqua di Parma is committed to promote Italian excellence in the arts and culture and was patron of the event. On this occasion, the brand’s President Gabriella Scarpa was among the distinguished guests in attendance.
Ambassador and Mrs Terracciano with the actor Finazzer Flory (left picture) and Gabriella Scarpa, President, Acqua di Parma (Pictures © Stefano Massè)
