LET IT BE YOU

With the sponsorship of

The Ministry of Cultural Activities and Heritage

Success for “Let it be you”

Praise must be given for all that has been achieved by Sydney Higgins and Lamberto Lugli at the Teatro Marchetti of Camerino. Now there is new production, with a libretto written by Sydney Higgins who also directed, and original music composed by Lamberto Lugli. The new production presents more absolute originality in the show than in many musicals that are seen around which mostly ape previous productions, even prestigious ones but always ones already seen. Production means new artistic creation, cultural promotion means attracting young people to work and also have fun. Let's say that the new libretto by Sydney Higgins is enjoyable, despite some psychological introspection. The music by Lamberto Lugli, well known for his praiseworthy work with the Marchetti choir, has been carefully tailored for this kind of musical and includes great and enjoyable songs, dance music and orchestral pieces. A delightful Silvia Zucconi interpreted the role of the protagonist Antoinette, with strong singing and good acting. The male protagonist, Vincent, was played by Carmine Pasquariello, who was also ideal for the role and master of the stage. The beautiful Maria Sole Cingolani and her stage partner, Tiziana Giglio, expertly presented the roles of Paola and Luca. Deserving special mention is Claudio Sagretti, in the role of Antoinette's father, Don Antonio, and Francesca Di Pastena who played three roles - the Queen, the Hollywood diva and Antoinette’s young daughter Isabella.

The show was produced under the auspices of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage, in partnership with the Marche Region and the Province of Macerata, whose Vice-President and Head of Culture, Donato Caporalini, was present in the theatre on Sunday and expressed his delight with the work of the authors and performers. The work also received support from the town of Camerino and the University of Camerino.
  

A BRILLIANT AND UNEXPECTED MUSICAL

At a time when even religious beliefs were not considered as important as wealth, honour and respect for the family hierarchy, life can become unpredictable, changing the cards that are played, and preparing unexpected and fascinating scenarios, in which feelings and love are the protagonists. This is theme of "Let it be you", a Camerino production, written by Sydney Higgins and Lamberto Lugli, that was presented on stage at the Teatro Marchetti of Camerino. A trip through two decades of Italian history, from the post-war Forties to the sparkling 60s, was told through the history of the family from Gorgiano, a dynasty of landowners bound to their land by the ancient traditions of the nobility. And here Antoinette (Silvia Zucconi), the eighteen-year-old daughter of the boss (Claudio Sagretti) falls in love with what her father considers to be a useless actor with no future, Vincenzo (Carmine Pasquariello), but love is challenged by the necessity to restore the fortunes of the family. But when life turns the tables, things go very differently. Twenty years later, Don Antonio da Gorgiano is forced to sell his estate, his daughter is a widow with a daughter Isabella (brilliantly played by Francesca Di Pastena), while Vincenzo, who emigrated to America, is a rich and successful actor. In the best tradition, the climax of the final scene puts things in place, the young couple, as it were, being reborn for a second, emotional possibility of life not being wasted. In the background, there is the beautiful love story between Luke, the estate manager (Tiziano Giglio) and Paola (Maria Sole Cingolani). Completing the cast is Giacomo Zucconi and the great corps de ballet. The scenic backdrop is the gate of the villa from the Gorgiano that is transformed into the various scenes on stage, such as the birthday party of the master, the harvest, a funeral, and then suddenly it becomes the glittering backdrop of a film on Broadway. The music was composed exclusively for the musical. The acting, dancing, singing and the talent of the young performers well sustained the very challenging two hours and a half, before an audience of Marchetti enthusiasts who showed their appreciation with prolonged applause.