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The ballet “Madina” is based on the libretto by Emmanuelle de Villepin based on the novel “La ragazza che non voleva morire” (The girl who didn’t want to die). The choreography is by Mauro Bigonzetti and the music by Fabio Vacchi.
“Madina” returns to La Scala in Milan after its success at the world premiere. This project is unique in both its approach and themes and rarely found in ballet.
The work combines dance and theater and brings together words, song, music and body. It creates a synthesis of traditional and contemporary forms of musical theater that dissolve the boundaries between the different forms of expression.
“Madina” is a powerful piece that takes up current issues and conveys universal messages.
It invites the audience to reflect on the impact of violence, the value of life and the choices we make.
With its unique combination of dance, music and theatre, “Madina” promises to be an immersive and moving experience that will captivate viewers.
The Story
Madina is a young Chechen who wears a belt filled with explosives. A woman who has suffered violence and fanatic suicide bomber are the ingredients of a thriller to unfold in front of your eyes. This theme is rarely tackled in ballet.
The ballet “Madina” is based on true events and tells the story of a young girl named Madina who grows up in a war-ravaged country and loses her parents. Urged by her family to carry out a suicide bombing in a western town, Madina makes a last-minute decision not to die or kill. This puts her in court.
“Madina” is a story about ancestral impulses, symbolic places and the perverted dynamics of self-destructive violence. It shows the struggle between good and evil playing off against each other but also merging with each other.
Cast and Creative Team
Libretto by Emmanuelle de Villepin based on her novel La ragazza che non voleva morire
Teatro alla Scala Ballet Company, Chorus and Orchestra
Teatro alla Scala production
Choreography • Mauro Bigonzetti
Music • Fabio Vacchi
Lights and scenes • Carlo Cerri
Costumes • Maurizio Millenotti
Collaborator costume designer • Irene Monti
Video designer • Carlo Cerri
Video designer • Alessandro Grisendi
Video designer • Marco Noviello
Conductor • Michele Gamba
Cast
Etoile • ROBERTO BOLLE
Booking Process
Music trip to Milan for 3 days / 2 nights with premium tickets for the ballet “Madina“. The highlight is a visit to the famous Teatro alla Scala on the second evening to experience a magnificent performance in a world-famous environment with global stars. You can select between Essential and Superior Package.
Each travel package will be composed according to your wishes. Follow the booking process:
- Select a Date
- Click on “Add to cart” and “Send Request”
- When we receive your booking request, you will get an individual offer with some hotels to choose from. Only after your selection of the services, we send you a travel contract to confirm the booking.
- Description of the Essential and Superior Package
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