Mugnano del Cardinale, Via Crucis, chills, emotions.
Mugnano del Cardinale, Via Crucis, chills, emotions. Let’s put it this way: the weather wasn’t kind, but not even awful. Unsettled climate. The north wind caught you suddenly. The draft, sly, made you hunch your shoulders. Gloomy afternoon. The sky had an annoying color. Middle-school meeting point. Now a former building. But good as a logistics base. When needed it serves as a changing room. A small group of onlookers waiting for the show. Little by little it becomes a sizable crowd. They make us move. Maybe they’re ready. A procession of children with palms precede the actors. A few meters and it’s the first station. Don Giuseppe, dressed in a tunic, reads and speaks. He is assisted by some “followers”. You can glimpse the apostles. They make a scene and stride confidently. In a few meters they reach the table of the 12, together with Jesus (Domenico Gerolino). A roaming music marks gestures and movements. They are in sync and let themselves be watched. You cross the municipal boundary, tackling the “Stradone”. Meanwhile the arrest of the son of God has happened. Imposing centurions play that part. And then the station of Pontius Pilate (Angelo Corbisiero). Striking and effective. The insertion of the Barabbas part (Antonio Caruso) pulls you into the story. The climb is, truly, a calvary. Cross on his shoulder, uncertain step and suffering gaze, Jesus shows real skill. The collapse to the ground after the flogging deserves applause. In full view. Young Gerolino delivered an excellent performance. If it conveys emotion, that’s why. But Judas too (Antonio Napolitano), between sneer and hanging, explained why, for years, the role has been his. In all this, from time to time, a song rose. In dialect, therefore evocative. The first note was started by the ever-reliable veteran, Teresa Cuomo. Flanked by a large group of women. You felt the impact. The final act, then, revealed the Crucifixion. A scene of real unease. Jesus hoisted on the Cross, defying the cold, covered only by a small cloth, tightened at the hips. Remarkable, for that alone. Don Giuseppe’s stentorian voice guided. Participation. While Christ expired. Breath held and the Shroud wrapped the battered body. Again, burial in the Tomb. And Resurrection. The barely hinted smile, rising with arms open, of a terrific performer, unleashed a freeing applause. Well done everyone. They conveyed the idea and the feelings. The chills still on you, but the wind had already calmed. Enzo Pecorelli
Mugnano del Cardinale, Via Crucis, sensations, emotions. Let's say it: the weather wasn't kind, but not bad either. Unsettled weather. The tramontane suddenly caught up with you. The draft, sneaky, made you hunch your shoulders. Gloomy afternoon. The sky was an annoying color. Nomination school. Today an old building. But good as a logistics base. Used as a changing room. Small group of spectators waiting for the show. Little by little, it turns into a well-filled crowd. They make us move. Maybe they are ready. A procession of children with palms precedes the performers. A few meters and it's the first station. Don Giuseppe, dressed in a tunic, reads and speaks. He is assisted by a few "disciples". You catch sight of the apostles. They take the stage and walk with a steady step. In a few meters, they reach the table of the 12, with Jesus (Domenico Gerolino). A roaming music seals gestures and movements. They are in sync and easy to watch. They cross the municipal area, facing the "Stradone". Meanwhile, the arrest of the Son of God has taken place. Imposing centurions play this role. And then the station of Pontius Pilate (Angelo Corbisiero). Evocative and functional. The inclusion of the role of Barabbas (Antonio Caruso) helps grasp the story. The climb is, in fact, a trial. Cross on his shoulder, unsteady step and suffering gaze, Jesus shows courage. The collapse to the ground after the scourging must be applauded. Openly. Young Gerolino gave an excellent performance. If he conveys emotion, it's true. But even Judas (Antonio Napolitano), between snickering and hanging, explained why the role has been his for years. In all this, from time to time, a song rose. Dialectal, therefore suggestive. It was the veteran Teresa Cuomo who struck the first note. Surrounded by a large group of women. The impact was palpable. The final act then reveals the Crucifixion. A rather unsettling scene. Jesus hoisted on the cross, defying the cold, accompanied only by a cloth, tightened at the hips. Remarkable, just for that. Don Giuseppe's stentorian voice led. Participation. Christ expires. Breath held and the shroud wrapping the tortured body. Again, laid in the Tomb. And the resurrection. The smile, barely sketched, taking flight with arms open, of a stunning performer, gave way to liberating applause. Bravo to all. They conveyed the idea and the feeling. The shivers didn't go away, but the wind calmed down. Enzo Pecorelli
Mugnano del Cardinale, Via Crucis, thrills, emotions. Let's put it this way: the weather was not kind, but not bad either. Uncertain weather. The tramontana would suddenly catch you. The draught, sneaky, made you clutch your shoulders. Gloomy afternoon. The sky was an annoying colour. Appointment: middle school. Now a former building. But good as a logistics base. It serves as a changing room. Small group of onlookers waiting for the show. Gradually it becomes a full-bodied multitude. They make us move. Perhaps they are ready. A procession of children with palms precedes the performers. A few metres and it is the first station. Fr Joseph, dressed in a tunic, reads and speaks. He is assisted by some "followers". The apostles can be glimpsed. They act and walk confidently. In a few metres they reach the table of the 12, together with Jesus (Domenico Gerolino). An itinerant music seals gestures and movements. They are in sync and let themselves be watched. They cross the municipal territory, facing the 'Stradone'. Meanwhile, the arrest of the Son of God has taken place. Imposing centurions play that part. And then the station of Pontius Pilate (Angelo Corbisiero). Evocative and functional. The inclusion of the part of Barabbas (Antonio Caruso) grips the story. The ascent is, indeed, an ordeal. Cross on his shoulder, unsteady step and suffering gaze, Jesus gives proof of bravura. The collapse to the ground after the flagellation is met with applause. Open stage. The young Gerolino gave an excellent performance. If he conveys emotion, that is. But even Judas (Antonio Napolitano), between sneering and hanging, showed why, for years, the role has been his. In all this, from time to time, a song rose up. Dialectal, therefore suggestive. Intoning the first note was the ever-reliable veteran, Teresa Cuomo. Flanked by a large group of women. One could feel the impact. The final act then unveiled the Crucifixion. A scene of a certain disturbance. Jesus hoisted up on the Cross, braving the cold, accompanied only by a sheet, clutched at the hips. Prodigious, for that alone. Don Giuseppe's stentorian voice was leading. Participation. As Christ expired. Breath held and the Shroud wrapped around the tortured body. Again, deposition in the Sepulchre. And Resurrection. The smile, barely hinted at, soaring with open arms, of an amazing performer, gave way to a liberating applause. Bravo to all. They conveyed the idea and the feeling. The shivers were always on, but the wind had, by then, calmed down. Enzo Pecorelli
Mugnano del Cardinale, Via Crucis, emotions, emotions. Let’s put it this way: the weather wasn’t good, but it wasn’t bad either. Unsettled weather. The tramontana caught us all of a sudden. The sneaky draft made us clutch our shoulders. Gloomy afternoon. The sky had an irritating color. Middle school appointment. Now an old building. But good as a logistical base. It serves as a changing room. Small group of onlookers waiting for the show. Little by little, it becomes a solid crowd. They make us move. Maybe they’re ready. A procession of children with palms precedes the actors. A few meters and it’s the first station. Don Giuseppe, dressed in a tunic, reads and speaks. He is assisted by some “followers”. The apostles are visible. They act out a scene and walk on confidently. In a few meters, they reach the table of the 12, together with Jesus (Domenico Gerolino). A roaming music seals gestures and movements. They are in sync and let themselves be watched. They cross the municipal area, toward the “Stradone”. Meanwhile, the arrest of the Son of God takes place. Imposing centurions play that role. And then the station of Pontius Pilate (Angelo Corbisiero). Evocative and functional. The inclusion of the role of Barabbas (Antonio Caruso) captures the story. The climb is, in fact, a trial. Cross on his shoulder, unsteady step and suffering gaze, Jesus shows courage. The fall to the ground after the scourging is applauded. Open stage. Young Gerolino performed excellently. If it’s about conveying emotion. But even Judas (Antonio Napolitano), between mockery and hanging, explained why, for years, the role has been his. In all this, now and then, a song rose up. Dialectal, therefore suggestive. The first note was given by the ever-reliable veteran Teresa Cuomo. Flanked by a large group of women. You could feel the impact. The final act then revealed the Crucifixion. A scene of some disturbance. Jesus raised on the cross, facing the cold, accompanied only by a tablecloth, gripped at the hips. Remarkable, for that alone. Don Giuseppe’s stentorian voice led. Participation. While Christ expired. Breath held and the Shroud wrapping the tortured body. Again, the deposition in the Tomb. And the resurrection. The barely sketched smile, rising with open arms, of a fantastic performer, gave way to a liberating applause. Bravo to everyone. They conveyed the idea and the feeling. The shivers were always there, but the wind had already calmed. Enzo Pecorelli