Maria egiziaca

Ottorino Respighi's "Mysterium in drei Episoden", Maria Egiziaca, was originally a concert triptych. The highly dramatic and sometimes symphonic qualities give it a character that sits halfway between oratorio and opera. The archaic story of Maria Egiziaca, based on the life of the saint Maria of Egypt, revolves around faith as represented by the various characters, with Maria's journey from prostitution to sainthood depicted as an expressive and eloquent, directly musical fresco. The production of Respighi's deeply moving and deeply sensual theatrical work by the Teatro La Fenice is highly praised by critics.

Ottorino Respighi's "Mystery in three episodes", Maria Egiziaca, was originally a concert triptych. The highly dramatic and sometimes symphonic qualities give it a character that sits halfway between oratorio and opera. The archaic story of Maria Egiziaca, based on the life of the saint Maria of Egypt, revolves around faith as represented by the various characters, with Maria's journey from prostitution to sainthood depicted as an expressive and eloquent, directly musical fresco.