The ancient Roman city of Pompeii has received a lot of coverage recently. From exhibits to a song by the band Bastille, Pompeii has surely been a popular topic of discussion.
The city will now present an opera festival entitled the “Pompeii Festival” on Thursday, September 18th and Saturday, September 20th showcasing two famous operas on the stage of the newly revamped theater.
These will include La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini and Carmen by Georges Bizet. In an effort to increase tourism, while simultaneously bringing modern art and music here, this festival will easily attract audiences. The Italian Culture Ministry can take the credit for this wonderful idea. Dario Franceschini, the Culture Minister, is paving the way for the spotlight to shine on the region of Campania.
Pompeii has always been recognized for the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD. After the volcano eruption, the entire city was consumed with ash, which in turn preserved it after all of this time. The city has held countless tours showing a re-enactment of the eruption. The outstanding sound and light shows called Pompeii Moons begin in May and continue to run all the way through October.
In 1972, the band Pink Floyd performed in the ancient city. Franceschini told the publication ANSA that this concert was one of the elements that helped create the idea for this upcoming festival. The Pompeii Festival brings a traditional art form to a city with fascinating archaeological history. Both opera and this city truly represent Italian culture. Pompeii, just like opera, is timeless and both can be enjoyed for centuries to come.
The Italian Culture Ministry has already devoted itself to keeping the remains of Pompeii secure by spending over 100 million euros on the Great Pompeii Project. This project was part of an endeavor to fix up the ancient city.
Although this festival is about two amazing operas, it will also generate wonder and curiosity in these Roman ruins. The Pompeii Festival will delight crowds of people who have the opportunity to attend this week.
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