Description
TAVERNA DI ENRICO, LA
Book Summary
This book captures the essence of a show that has become a classic of the Renaissance Festival in Tortosa: the Taverna di Enrico. Created by Quico el Célio, el Noi i el Mut de Ferreries, the play celebrates 15 years of history. The reader will find the complete theatrical script, a DVD with the full recording of the performance, and a CD with all its music. An essential edition for discovering the artistic proposal that has captivated 35,000 spectators, combining theater, music, and the Renaissance tradition of Tortosa.
What is it about?
The play tells the story of Enrico Provinciale, a man from Tortosa of Genoese origin who ran a tavern in the city center. During the three days of the great festival, he would put on a show that promoted harmony between religions. This attitude created enmity with the magistrate, who managed to have him lose his tavern. Now, Enrico and his friends live in a camp at the foot of the wall, where, despite the constant threat of danger, they continue to perform their show every day. The book offers the theatrical script of this story, accompanied by the audiovisual and musical materials that have turned it into a cultural benchmark.
Main themes
- Renaissance theater and popular festival in Tortosa
- Harmony between religions and tolerance
- Survival and cultural resistance
- Music and performance as artistic expression
- Local history and festive tradition
Who is it recommended for?
This book is recommended for lovers of theater, music, and popular culture, especially for those interested in the Renaissance Festival of Tortosa. It is also ideal for followers of Quico el Célio, el Noi i el Mut de Ferreries, as well as for collectors of works that combine text, video, and audio in a complete edition. People looking to discover a unique scenic proposal rooted in local tradition will find valuable material in this work.
What this book offers
- Access to the complete theatrical script of the Taverna di Enrico, a classic work of the Renaissance Festival.
- A DVD with the full recording of the show to relive the visual experience.
- A CD with all the music from the play, to enjoy its original soundtrack.
- A deep insight into the history and the values of harmony that the show conveys.
Technical specifications
- Author: Quico el Célio, el Noi i el Mut de Ferreries
- Publisher: Eumo Editorial SAU
- Language: Catalan
- Subject: Music, composers and musicians, specific bands and groups
- Collection: Out of Collection
- Binding: Hardcover
- Date of publication: April 2011
- Number of pages: 64
- Weight: 158 g
Editorial review
Taverna di Enrico is a title that offers significant documentary and artistic value. The combination of theatrical text, DVD, and CD in a hardcover edition makes it a complete work for anyone wishing to delve into a show that has marked the Renaissance Festival of Tortosa. Its thematic focus on harmony and cultural resistance, together with the quality of the stage proposal, makes it particularly attractive to an audience interested in popular culture and musical theater.