Initially composed for performance during the season of Lent, Donizetti’s Il diluvio universale (‘The Great Flood’) takes a Biblical story and mixes it with the human nature of the main characters, creating a uniquely intense drama. Performed here with a stellar cast in its acclaimed 2023 revival at the Festival Donizetti in Bergamo, this production transports Donizetti’s opera into the present day. In this staging collective and individual destinies are interwoven, urging us to reflect on issues such as the environmental crisis and climate change.

New production in collaboration with GAMeC of Bergamo for ‘Bergamo Brescia Capitale italiana della Cultura 2023’.

‘Frizza carries out a meticulous work on the score and obtains a carpet of sound composed of various oases, which… combine very well in a harmonious and cohesive overall design… Nahuel di Pierro lends the character of Noah the beauty of a vocality with a fine timbral mixture, rounded in the centers and confident in the climb towards the upper register… Giuliana Gianfaldoni is excellent in the role of Sela… The graceful stage presence is also elegant, enhanced by a beautiful powder-colored evening dress.’ – OperaLibera.net

‘The outstanding Argentinian bass Nahuel Di Pierro, whose fine, upstanding Noè was a perfect foil to the wily, treacherous Cadmo, sung convincingly with ringing power by seasoned tenor Enea Scala.’ – Bachtrack.com

‘All four leads were brilliantly cast and faithfully served the music. Heading the cast was heartthrob Enea Scala, whose good looks and magnetism guaranteed the audience’s rapt attention... This performance was a resounding success, as measured by the public’s enthusiastic applause.’ – ConcertoNet.com

Cast:
- Noè: Nahuel Di Pierro (bass)
- Jafet: Nicolò Donini (bass)
- Sem: Davide Zaccherini (tenor)
- Cam: Eduardo Martínez (baritone)
- Tesbite: Sabrina Gárdez (soprano)
- Asfene: Erica Artina (soprano)
- Abra: Sophie Burns (mezzo-soprano)
- Cadmo: Enea Scala (tenor)
- Sela: Giuliana Gianfaldoni (soprano)
- Ada: Maria Elena Pepi (mezzo-soprano)
- Artoo: Wangmao Wang (tenor)

Project, direction, live direction and costumes: MASBEDO
Visual dramaturgy: Mariano Furlani
Sets: 2050+
Stage movements: Sabino Civilleri, Manuela Lo Sicco
Light designer: Fiammetta Baldiserri
Assistant costume designer: Cinzia Mascheroni